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Gavin Gardiner Ltd’s first auction of 2013 of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns and Rifles saw a historically and internationally significant rare “Russian Purdey”, that was presented to British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan by Russian President Nikita Krushchev on the occasion of MacMillan’s Historic 1959 State Visit to Russia – one of the key points in the Cold War – sell for £21,600 to a collector, who was bidding on the telephone. The auction took place on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond Street, London. Remaining in a new unfired condition and with presentation inscription in a gold plaque, the 12-bore gun was made to Purdey specifications by the Tula State Armoury and carried an estimate of £20,000 and £30,000.

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April 2013 Sale 'Russian' Purdey MacMillan and Kruschev Gun

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s investment trust team took a group of clients to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to see at first hand the extensive growth opportunities and the challenges that exist in the 5th largest country in the world.

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The Vintage Magazine is pleased to bring you the first in a series of Newsletters from our business member, Devonshire Wealth Management.

THE VIEW – From Devonshire Wealth Management and our associates in Discretionary Fund Management

For more information please contact: Devonshire Wealth Management, 76 New Cavendish Street,  London W1G 9TB. info@devonwm.co.uk or call 020 76370666

2012 was a good year for risk assets, all things considered, but what is in store for 2013?

The “Fiscal Cliff” was the most pressing issue facing the markets at year end and remains a key consideration in January.  We do need to consider the implications of this “deal” before analysing potential market returns in the year ahead.
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The Vintage Magazine is delighted to welcome Devonshire Wealth Management as a Business member and the article below explains their philosophy.

Devonshire Wealth Management may be small but chief executive Martin Cawley is giving it a shot at the big time by rapidly developing its professional connections.

Acting on his belief that small companies can thrive in the modern world, Martin Cawley, chief executive of Devonshire Wealth Management, took a brave stand in 2009, wresting control of the London-based company from then managing director Mark Kenner, who, convinced that smaller firms could no longer survive, left to join a larger firm.
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At last, we welcome the return of some positive press (FT, Forbes), regarding the short to medium term prospects for wine investment performance providing some much needed respite from the stories surrounding a couple of fraudulent operators.

Nonetheless, reports in the mainstream consumer press serve to raise awareness of the perils of using the wrong agent when dealing with wine or indeed any asset class for that matter.

While it is true that the mantra of caveat emptor or ‘buyer beware’ should be ringing loudly in the ears of any would-be investors, the impressive track record of growth seen in the wine market over the last 20 years is very hard to ignore.
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The Vintage Magazine’s International  Art Editor, Terence Rodrigues shares his experience of The Frieze Art Fair:-

Contemporary art – smoke and mirrors?

For months before, people are planning their flights, their diaries and, of course, their wardrobes.  It’s the place to be seen.  All other invitations, whether in New York, Paris, Moscow or Beijing, have to be declined. London is abuzz and never looks so lively, sexy, cool or international.  It is Frieze Week.
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We hear so much about economic gloom and the current climate that I find myself bored to taking alcohol.  I was always told in what I remember of geography lessons, that the climate in the British Isles was temperate and would always remain so.

However, let me get to the point.  The present economic situation has led us to a protracted period of low inflation, low interest and low returns. There has never been a better time to look outside the usual investments to see a sound, reliable and significant return. Read more…

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A Thing Of Beauty is a Joy Forever

Objects of Desire’ is a brokerage, which acts for sellers and buyers of Fine Art and Antiques, and offers a discreet and efficient service.

It is owned and managed by Robert Jarman, who, as a former part owner, and Managing Director of Debrett’s Peerage Limited, published numerous catalogues for major Museum Exhibitions in the UK and the USA, and many books on Fine Art and Antiques.

As a result of these activities he met a wide range of important collectors of paintings, and other works of art, and their advisers, dealers, and the curators of their collections, as well as Museum Directors.

His business, ‘Objects of Desire’ works closely with the leading experts in each field, and specialises in the following areas:

British and European paintings, from Old Masters to the Impressionists and Post Impressionists, Modern and Contemporary Art. We also have a good selection of British Sporting Art, and Marine Paintings

Russian paintings and other works of art including Russian bronzes, and works by Carl Faberge, as well as other items with strong Russian provenance. We have a close working relationship with one of the UK’s leading dealers in Russian Art

18th and 19th Century British Furniture, including Georgian and Regency dining tables, and chairs, occasional tables, serving tables, cabinets, commodes, and candelabra etc. All the items we offer for sale have been inspected and verified by leading experts in their field

20th Century Silver dealing in works by all the leading designers and silversmiths, including Georg Jensen, Jean Puiforcat, Tiffany, Boucheron, Cartier, and Carl Faberge. Robert Jarman co-founded, and retains an interest in the Silver Fund Limited, which is the world’s leading dealer in Estate, ‘vintage’ Georg Jensen silver; (see their website at www.thesilverfund.com)

Antique Silver. We have a special relationship with one of Britain’s foremost dealers in antique silver, who has handled some of the finest antique silver for the past 25 years. They pride themselves on holding one of the finest selections of 16th, 17th, and 18th century English silver available globally on the market today, from the perspective of rarity, design and condition. We also deal with some of the most important private collectors of antique and modern silver.

The finest Antique Clocks and Barometers by the leading English and European makers, including Daniel Quare, Thomas Tompion, Joseph Knibb, George Graham, Abraham Louis Breguet, Ferdinand Berthoud etc. We work closely with Gerald Marsh, who is one of Britain’s leading Horologists, with an international clientele, having acted for, or dealt with, many of the world’s greatest clock collectors.

‘Objects of Desire’ has an impressive client base of discerning individuals who are keen to acquire various important paintings and other works of art, and a similar database of established collectors and private owners, who, from time to time, wish to sell various items quietly and discreetly. We act as broker to these two groups.

We also pride ourselves on being able to procure paintings by specific artists, and other works of art, which are not otherwise available, often from private collections.

We charge a commission of 10%, based on the net invoice value of a successful transaction, and this is normally payable by the vendor, unless we have been retained by the prospective purchaser to find a specific item, in which case we charge both seller and buyer the same commission.

Clients only pay us on completion of a sale, unless we agree a retainer to find a specific painting or work of art, or works by a specific artist.

One of the reasons our clients use our services is that they can be assured of complete discretion, and sales are concluded quietly and confidentially. We are also used to dealing with our client’s art advisers, and/or professional assessors, whom they retain to confirm the authenticity and value of proposed purchases, and we have never had an item rejected.

‘Objects of Desire’  works closely with some of the UK’s leading interior designers, including some specialist designers of interiors for boats and planes, and we are pleased to act on their behalf, in procuring paintings, prints, furniture, silver, clocks, and other works of art to complement their design schemes.

We offer these clients a Fine Art Consultancy Service, and procure paintings and other works of art for their yachts, and planes. We also offer a delivery service to various Mediterranean ports including Monte Carlo, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropez, Porto Cervo in Sardinia, and Palma, Mallorca.

Interesting Opportunities.  The financial crises of the past few years, and the resulting uncertain economic climate have created some very interesting opportunities for clients to acquire some important paintings and other works of art at extremely advantageous prices, and we pride ourselves on finding these opportunities for our clients.

To summarise, ‘Objects of Desire’ offers a personal and discreet service to sellers and buyers of fine paintings and other works of art, who prefer to avoid the expense and exposure of selling and/or buying at auction, or through a high profile dealer.

For further information and access please contact:

Robert Jarman

Objects of Desire

The Old Milk Parlour,

Preshaw Estate,

Upham, Hants, SO32 1SU

Tel: 00 44 (0)1962 793134

Mobile: 00 44 (0)7711 167832

Email: robert.jarman@objectsofdesirecollection.co.uk

                                                                                                           robertjarman@thevintagemagazine.com

Garnered by collectors and connoisseurs alike, the global demand for Chateau wines has enormously increased over the years, as it has successfully turned out to be a safe haven for investors.

For the note of fine wine investors, one of the world’s most celebrated, distinguished and most expensive wine, Chateau Pétrus has now been dubbed as the ‘king of wine investment’ by Christie’s wine specialist Anthony Hanson at the Fine and Rare Wine Specialist course in Vienna’s Palais Coburg on July 2nd.

Before declaring Chateau Pétrus as the king, Hanson assessed the price performance of a range of collectible and top wine labels, and figured out that Pétrus has yielded 14% of average annual return all the way through bull and bear markets.

However, we have also earlier seen that Pétrus vintage 1961 wine lot was sold for a record-breaking $144,000 at Christie’s wine auction.

Chateau Petrus Named King of Wine Investments

Chateau Petrus Named King of Wine Investments