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Simon Hollington

Antiques Expert

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Raised in and around antique stores he learned the ropes in several stores and auction houses around Sydney. He deals privately and also runs an online museum and research service.

Latest Q+A's

Bronze "The Thinker" Statue

Posted Wednesday 25 April 2012 |0 Comments

Hi I have a Bronze Statue of the 'The Thinker' on a marble base with the seal of Garanti Paris J.B Deposee on the back. Can you provide an approximate estimate of the value please

maddock ivoryware plate

Posted Thursday 19 April 2012 |0 Comments

Hi Simon, I am wondering what you can tell me about this plate. It was my grandmothers, I have no idea how old (or young) it is, or where she got it from. I have tried to find information about the maker with very limited...

shilton painting

Posted Friday 6 April 2012 |0 Comments

Hello there, hope you are well. Im wondering if you know this artist, its signed on the bottom and its shilton i think? its a beautiful painting and am wondering if it might buy me a house one day! ha ha anyway thank you...

ID of possible Pears Print

Posted Wednesday 28 March 2012 |0 Comments

Hi Simon, I hope you can help me to find out more about the print I recently purchased. Do you think it is a Pears print? I can't see anything on it to suggest it is, and I can't find it on the Pears web site. Any advice...

vases and butter dish

Posted Saturday 31 March 2012 |0 Comments

I have my grandmothers pair of carnival glass vases they are green (dark) with flower designs and I have an original butter dish which was handed out to people during the opening of the Sydney harbour bridge it has the date...

larry vincent garrison

Posted Monday 2 April 2012 |0 Comments

My mum has this picture at home and would like to know what it may be worth she bought it many years ago

la cruche cassee statue "unbroken" jug

Posted Saturday 21 January 2012 |0 Comments

HI,there simon i have a ststue of la cruche cassee statue "unbroken" jug and has been in my family for as long as i can rember and i am left with it i would like to know what it is worth if u know.Or someone who buys this...

samuel howitt picture value

Posted Tuesday 31 January 2012 |0 Comments

Hi Simon , i was wondering if you can tell me what this picture would be worth? it is a Samuel Howitt ( shooting of the woodcock published in 1798. regards colleen

Degas Statue

Posted Tuesday 31 January 2012 |0 Comments

Hi Simon,i read your answer to last question on this Degas A7255 Bronze Figure,you said that one was sold in America for over $400,000.or is that a misprint on your reply,should it be $400.00...also can you say as to how...

Bronze - The vine

Posted Wednesday 1 February 2012 |0 Comments

I’ve been wanting to start a bronze Art Nouveau collection and came across this signed lovely peace. I have a several porcelain peace but this would be my first bronze The same un signed bronze went for some £70 on eBay...