Journal
Articles & Interviews
Here at Webb’s we are fortunate to come into contact with a myriad of objects that carry with them a rich legacy of narratives, histories, traditions, and bursts of genius (or pure luck!).
In the following articles and interviews, we talk with our specialists to discuss their expert knowledge, we also explore insights from artists, academics, and trend-setters to discover what cultural alchemy is behind the objects that come through our doors.
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An Interview with Antiquities Expert Robert Loosley
Our latest Material Culture Live catalogue includes 16 items of antiquity sourced by the esteemed Robert Loosley of Antiquarius. We speak to Loosley about these special auction pieces and the history behind them.
The Beatles Autographs
In June of 1964 Timaru’s Christopher Watson won a competition to meet the world’s most successful band of all time: The Beatles. Webb’s is now auctioning the printed menu that the Fab Four autographed for him as a memento of their time together.
A Masterpiece of Taiwanese Thangka Art
Webb's Asian Art Department in association with the The Padma Ati Buddhist Institute is proud to present the exhibition: The Power of Sky Dancer 虚空舞妙力 ༄།།ལྷ་མོའི་ནུས་སྟོབས།.