Decorative arts revived in disposable age

In a world of short trends and consumer churn, the renewed interest in decorative arts presents a counter-movement.
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Lot 235 A rare Royal Doulton ‘The Butterfly’ figure, designed by L. Harradine, circa 1925-1930 to be sold by Sotheby’s Australia, estimate $4,000 – $6,000

Grandma’s elegant cedar sideboard full of porcelain figurines and chotchkies may not be your idea of hip art, but with the popular rise of television programs such as Antiques Roadshow and a flourishing makers’ movement, these are exactly the objects that are again capturing the interest of collectors.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina