Buying guides to art, antiques, vintage and more

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David Hockney print

How to start your print collection

Prints represent a great opportunity to buy a work by an artist at a more accessible price point.

Items from a Fine Interiors auction at Sworders

The buyer's guide to different types of auctions

Every auction house gives each of its sales a specific title. Once you know what to look out for, it becomes very simple to browse a list of upcoming auctions to find what you want. Here is a quick guide.

A 1977 Star Wars film post

How to assess the value of Star Wars memorabilia

The Star Wars universe continues to grow… and this is certainly the case when it comes to auctions.

Jaeger-LeCoultre grande taille Reverso watch

The Jaeger-LeCoultre watches buying guide

Known for its quality, craftsmanship and innovation, Jaeger-LeCoultre has long been one of the most desirable watch brands.

diamond floral cluster ring

An expert's guide to buying diamond rings

A large array of diamond rings are regularly offered at auctions on thesaleroom.com.

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How to assess the value of champagne at auction

A wide variety of champagne is offered for sale at regular auctions on thesaleroom.com.

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The buyer's guide to English antique table clocks

England has a fine history of clockmaking and no model represents this tradition more than the table clock.

Audemars Piguet Ellipse model

A buyer's guide to Audemars Piguet watches

Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet dates back to the late 19th century but the brand reached its prime only in the 1970s.

Art Deco diamond brooch

What to look out for when buying brooches

Perfect for a special occasion as well as everyday wear, brooches are both stunning pieces of jewellery and ever-popular fashion accessories.

Chateauneuf du Pape, Le Grand Pin, Chapelle St Theodoric

What to look for when buying wine at auction

Fine wines are now firmly part of what is known as the ‘passion investment’ class – which means assets that could appreciate in value while providing great pleasure to their owners.