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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Moyer Is a True Bloodhound in Art Detectives — Watch a Sneak Peek From the New Acorn TV Drama
Stephen Moyer has a nose for clues as one of the titular Art Detectives in Acorn TV's new drama series debuting Monday, June 6, with the first two of six episodes. Starring and executive-produced by Moyer, Art Detectives is centered around the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Virdee's Nina Singh). Together, they solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl. More from TVLine Outlander's Jamie and Claire Get Goofy in Bed and Other Season 7 Bloopers - Watch Exclusive Reel S.W.A.T. Vet Jay Harrington Breaks Silence on EXILES Surprise: 'I Did Not Have Spinoff on My Bingo Card' (Exclusive) Harry Wild Renewed for Season 5 at Acorn TV 'Each episode follows Mick and Shazia as they navigate a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust and revenge,' the synopsis tells us. 'Throughout the season, the artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase, and items rescued from the Titanic. Mick navigates these demanding cases while managing a budding romance with museum curator Rosa (Pennyworth's Sarah Alexander).' In the series premiere, titled 'Pictures at an Exhibition,' Mick and Shazia visit a country house where an art historian has been brutally murdered. In the exclusive sneak peek above, the duo survey the crime scene, where they pore over a takeout menu and find a crucial clue. In the second episode dropping on Monday, titled 'Dead & Buried,' Mick and Shazia investigate the discovery of a gold hoard and realize it's been stolen from a prehistoric burial chamber. As they dig deeper, they uncover a faked suicide, professional betrayal and a thousand year-old cover up! Will you be tuning in for the ' artsy investigations? Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Meet The Man Behind The Largest Napoleonic Collection In History
Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat with an estimate of $571,167 - $913,867. There is no greater collector or no greater fan of Napoleon Bonaparte than Pierre-Jean Chalençon. He is easily the most prolific collector of Napoleonic material, reportedly estimated to be more than 1,000 items. In fact, his collection, which has taken him four decades to amass, has grown so large that he reportedly no longer can afford to keep it all. Thus, more than 100 of his cherished Napoleonic items will come to auction at Sotheby's Paris on June 24. It includes imperial furniture, silver, porcelain, sculpture, Old Master paintings, manuscripts and drawings. Items in the auction provide as complete a picture of the historical figure as possible, covering his childhood, his military career, his coronation at Notre-Dame, his family life, and finally the collapse of his empire and his exile to the island of Saint Helena. The catalog hasn't been published yet but from the materials Sotheby's has released, the top lot of the sale is Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat, arguably the most prolific symbol of Napoleon's reign as a wartime leader. Officers typically wore their bicornes front to back. Napoleon, however, wore his in battle with the wings parallel to his shoulders. Its estimate is €500,000 – €800,000 ($571,167 - $913,867). An Imperial Gift from Napoleon in 1811, a gold and diamond ring by Marc-Etienne Nitot, with an ... More estimate of $228,466 - $342,700 Another important lot is a a gold and diamond ring by Napoleon's official jeweler, Marc-Etienne Nitot, that was an imperial gift from Napoleon in 1811. Its estimate is €200,000- €300,000 ($228,466 - $342,700). In an interview by email, Chalençon answered in a concise and frank manner question regarding his personal connection to Napoleon; his motivation to amass such a collection; his process of curating his collection; and the collection's historic, cultural and public significance. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Pierre-Jean Chalençon: From childhood, I was struck by Napoleon's extraordinary destiny. He is the symbol of ascension through merit, of military and political genius, and above all, he demonstrated an iron will. He is this mythical figure, both human and superhuman, he is a self-made man. French empire gold, enamel and diamond necklace watch, with an estimate of $45,700 - $68,500 PJC: Yes absolutely – it was a letter from Napoleon written when he was still at military school. In fact, it is the first letter by his hand ever known to exist. Acquiring this letter made me realise that historical artefacts have a soul. PJC: It's grown and deepened as my collection expanded. The more items I collected the more they enabled me to understand the man behind the icon. Napoleon wasn't just a conqueror; he was a reformer and a master builder. My collection holds a mirror to the extraordinarily multi-faceted person he was. PJC: Passion is the driving force, but it also requires discipline, an immense curiosity, networking and sometimes, yes, a little bit of luck. It's a lifelong endeavor, carried out with an almost sacred obsession. PJC: It's a tough choice to make. I do like his gold seal, which was stolen from his carriage at Waterloo. It's extraordinary to have found this unique piece, which he held so dear. This was the only seal he used to ratify the most important documents of the Empire. The will is also an interesting piece. It is perhaps one the most important manuscript in the history of France. A man facing his destiny. Napoleon's personal gold and ebony seal with an estimate of $171,350 - $285,583 PJC: Yes, there are many and, in truth, every new acquisition carries with it a special story and is an adventure. PJC: I work with leading experts, and I research archives, correspondence and provenances. It's an almost archaeological process. There's no room for error. PJC: They reveal an extremely human character. We move from imperial splendor to extreme destitution at Saint Helena. And yet, the same strength of soul endures throughout. It's overwhelming. But I leave it to future visitors to New York and then Paris to discover some little-known memorabilia that will undoubtedly change their view of the man. The Grand Eagle of the Legion of Honor with an estimate: $171,350 - $228,466 PJC: Yes, definitely – such as the idea that he was a cold tyrant. His letters, his personal belongings, show a sensitivity, a generosity, sometimes a fragility that contradict this cliché. PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile. Asians see him as a military and strategic genius. The French, for their part, oscillate between admiration and ambivalence. Americans recognize in him the man who started from nothing and conquered Europe in a decade. Napoleon remains endlessly fascinating. PJC: We are the custodians of parts of history the state cannot always preserve, and we share it. It is a mission, almost a duty. The herald sword and stick used during the coronation ceremony at Notre-Dame de Paris, with an ... More estimate of $228,466 - $456,933 PJC: The time has come. We must learn when to pass on such collections. These objects must continue to live on; to inspire and I want others to be able to carry this legacy forward. PJC: History moves on, but Napoleon is eternal. PJC: They are not just relics, but fragments of a destiny that changed the history of humanity and of a man who is still, today, perhaps the most famous historical figure in the world. The religious marriage certificate of Napoleon and Joséphine with an estimate of $34,270 - $57,116 PJC: My dream would be for a buyer to come forward and purchase the entire collection. It's not a gathering of objects, but a truly complete and logical collection. It brings together the most important objects from the empire as well as the finest works of art from the period. PJC: I own all of them. PJC: Perhaps the buyer of the entire collection will do so, and I will be at their entire disposal to continue this adventure.
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Antiques Roadshow expert's collection sells for double its estimate
A collection owned by the late Antiques Roadshow expert Hugo Morley-Fletcher has sold for double its low estimate. The collection included portraits from Yester House, Mr Moray-Fletcher's former family home, as well as European porcelain from his private collection. Held on March 11-12, the collection sold at auction for a total of £249,201, despite a low estimate of £120,638 – including the buyer's premium. Mr Morley-Fletcher died in 2022, aged 82. He was an expert on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow for more than 25 years, was a founding member of the French Porcelain Society, and wrote four books on pottery. The collection was sold at Roseberys' Fine & Decorative and Old Master, British & European Pictures auctions in London. Leading the sale was a portrait in oils on canvas of Lady Margaret Hay, Countess of Roxburghe, by the renowned Scottish portraitist David Scougall – painted in the 17th century. The painting achieved £39,000 against a £6,000 estimate. Other notable sales included two works from the studio of Sir Peter Lely. One is a portrait of Lady Jane Scott of Buccleuch, 1st Marchioness of Tweeddale, which sold for £25,260 over a £7,000 estimate. Another portrait, of John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, achieved £24,568 against a £8,000 estimate. Maitland was a Restoration politician, serving on the Privy Councils of England and Scotland and playing a key role in efforts to persuade King Charles I to establish Presbyterianism. He later became Secretary of State for Scotland from 1660 to 1680. A portrait by Alexander Nasmyth, who is considered the founder of Scottish landscape painting, sold for £31,200 against a £10,000 estimate. It depicts Scottish peer George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, the great-grandson of John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale, with his horse and two dogs in an extensive landscape, the painting demonstrated the artist's skill in both portraiture and landscape painting. Lara L'vov-Basirov, head of Old Master, British & European Pictures at Roseberys, said: 'It was a privilege to have a collection of this calibre, with such excellent provenance, at Roseberys. 'It reflects centuries of Scottish art history and the central role that Hugo Morley-Fletcher's family played as patrons of the arts. 'Hugo worked tirelessly to trace and re-acquire his family's collection, and I am thrilled that these works achieved such fantastic prices.' Anna Evans, associate director and head of Furniture & Works of Art, Fine & Decorative Sculpture & Clocks at Roseberys, added: 'Porcelain was Hugo's lifelong fascination, and this auction offered buyers a rare opportunity to acquire works from the collection of a true connoisseur. 'The sale was viewed and admired by a huge number of clients resulting in competitive bidding and only one unsold lot. 'The new owners have become the next custodians of many beautiful works and furthering their already rich history.'
