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Reading Time: 5 minutes Abstract art doesn’t ask you to recognise a face, a place, or a perfect object. Instead, it invites you to...

27 Dec 2025

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Chinese Famille Porcelain: A Legacy of Colour & Craft

Reading Time: 5 minutes The word “China” carries a rare double meaning, though both are in the context of the Chinese nation. It could...

24 Dec 2025

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Behind the Hammer: The Story of Giftex’s World of Collectibles December Auction

Reading Time: 6 minutes For a long time, auctions carried an intimidating image. High ceilings, hushed voices, paddle numbers flashing, and price tags that...

23 Dec 2025

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The Art of Placement: How to Hang Wall Art the Right Way

Reading Time: 5 minutes Who doesn’t like a beautiful wall covered in beautiful paintings? A well-placed artwork can instantly transform a wall and your...

22 Dec 2025

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Decorating with Antique Decorative Arts: A Practical Guide

Reading Time: 5 minutes The art of decorating with antiques is an age-old practice. Even before antique decoration started trending on social media and...

20 Dec 2025

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The Enduring Allure of Antique Sapphire Jewellery

Reading Time: 5 minutes September’s birthstone, the sapphire, has been popular since the Middle Ages. Antique sapphire jewellery boasts a rich history, symbolising wisdom,...

19 Dec 2025

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Where Function Meets Elegance: The Story Of the Sports Watch

Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine this! It’s the late 1930s, edging into the 1940s, and watchmakers are starting to question an old assumption. Why...

18 Dec 2025

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Timeless Treasures: A Preview of Giftex’s Decorative Arts Auction

Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s a moment just before the hammer falls when time seems to pause. Screens glow, catalogues are clutched, hearts beat...

17 Dec 2025

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A World Woven in Time: Preview of Giftex’s Upcoming Online Auction

Reading Time: 5 minutes Some objects don’t just fill space. They carry stories. A carpet worn smooth by generations, a shawl folded carefully and...

16 Dec 2025

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Spotting the Real Thing: How to Identify Authentic Antiques

Reading Time: 5 minutes For antique collectors, there is nothing like the thrill of searching and discovering authentic antiques. From estate sales to auction...

15 Dec 2025

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A Beginner’s Guide To Antique Furniture Maintenance

Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you recently come into possession of some beautiful vintage Indian furniture? Or perhaps some other antique wooden furniture? Antique...