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 National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina