Into the looking glass

PAINTING NOSTALGIA Artist Polly Mabel Nicolaou creates ...

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales

Whether in Gothic cathedrals or modern interiors, stained glass, its beauty and evolving techniques continue to attract collectors and creators today, as Alice Roberton discovers

Back in 1979, David and Linda Williams felt ready to move to a spacious, light house with a good-sized garden. Ideally, it would be low maintenance so as not to encroach on David’s job as head of art

In addition to bringing an interior to life, art is also the detail that ensures a scheme feels completely unique

Built only 20 years ago, this home has a heritage look that’s down to the use of antiques and aged finishes but also its designers – Sara Swabb and Tanya Smith-Shiflett