All in good Order ~ An Example of the Importance of describing Portraits (the details, dammit!)
I do wonder about the current quality of research and documentation as presented by auction houses in their catalogues. Or is it no longer of any importance? – that can also be the case.
The Ball of the Wild Geese – St. Patrick’s Day 1766 in Habsburg Austria
Not nearly as green clovered. Most definitely none of those figurative decorations, bearing outrageously smiling leprechauns. A complete lack of ale and stout.
No traditional meals (…)
To the Indies in the East ~ The Manuscript Journal of a Young Ships-Doctor, 1840-1841
There are moments in the life of a historical researcher and writer that cause a feeling of bliss; often related to either a lucky find or a great new subject … Continue reading
Why is a Raven like a Writing-Desk? ~ 150 Year old brilliant Nonsense (in 30 Quotes)
This year, for 150 years children have been enjoying the wonderous mad world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Pulcinella under the Hammer ~ Bumping into an Old Childhood Friend again
Pulcinella is an old childhood friend to whom I was introduced at a very young age – recently, we had again brief meeting through the auction house of Bonhams in London.
Bloody Excuses ~ because Apples don’t fall far from Trees
Hoorah! We finally have scientific support for pushing our personal flaws and problems back to our ancestors. It is not my fault, my grandfather was already born this way.
Calm & Explosive ~ Another Dutch New Year’s Eve
A new year has begun! To all a happy New Year; with all the best in health, success and happiness possible. I hope everyone had either a calm and relaxed New … Continue reading
Religion in Tradition ~ Rachmaninoff & Six Generations
Today it was once again quite clear that I’m not well versed in the Bible. I admire and, at the same time, envy people who can quote the appropriate verses … Continue reading