Woven Luxury: The 10 Most Expensive Carpets Ever Sold
Reading Time: 6 minutes When people think of antique carpets and rugs, Persian carpets are often the first to come to mind. This is no coincidence. The very idea... Read More
How to Tell If Your Book Is a First Edition (Without Guessing)
Reading Time: 6 minutes Picture this. You’ve spent months combing through auctions, estate sales, and second-hand bookshops. Finally, you spot it. A copy of a famous rare book, perhaps... Read More
Redefining Success: Inside the Giftex Modern & Contemporary Art Auction
Reading Time: 6 minutes Art auctions are a fascinating blend of excitement, strategy, and emotion. Imagine this: a radiant canvas with subtle texture and colour is up for grabs... Read More
Inside The Alluring World of Georgian Jewellery
Reading Time: 6 minutes The Georgian period, from 1714 to 1837, was named for five Kings, four Georges and one William, namely George I, George II, George III, George... Read More
Top 10 Collectible Vintage Omega Watches: A Collector’s Guide
Reading Time: 5 minutes When it comes to luxury watches, vintage watch models are consistently the most collectable. These watches are the most valuable, and collectors are pulled in... Read More
Edwardian Era Silver: Elegance, Innovation, and Timeless Allure
Reading Time: 5 minutes Silver has been an important material to humankind for millennia, prized by civilisations in every corner of the globe. From ancient trade routes to royal... Read More
The Magic Of Antique Jade Jewellery
Reading Time: 5 minutes Jade is perhaps one of the most well-known and loved gemstones in the world. With a history that spans thousands of years, it often feels... Read More
The Opulence of Ormolu Mounts in Furniture and Decorative Arts
Reading Time: 6 minutes Whether you are a seasoned antique collector or someone just beginning to explore the world of fine antiques, chances are you have come across the... Read More
The Art Of Collecting: Modern & Contemporary Art at the Giftex Online Auction
Reading Time: 6 minutes There’s a quiet thrill that comes with an art auction. The shift from the physical saleroom to the digital screen has not diminished the magic... Read More
The Beauty of Antique Porcelain: A Guide to Antique Porcelain Types
Reading Time: 6 minutes Imagine walking into a room and spotting an array of antique porcelain wares woven thoughtfully into the decor. An antique Chinese porcelain bowl filled with... Read More