Swansea and Newport with other large towns and cities including Bangor, St Asaph and St Davids. The majority of the Welsh population live in South Wales around the main areas of Cardiff and Swansea. Wales like Scotland
There is of course a very rich tradition of paintings and drawings of antique & curiosity shops in Europe dating back into the 19th century, especially in France and Italy, 2 key hunting grounds for antique collectors. Emanuel’s drawing of a ‘curiosity shop’ in Dinan is emblematic of the...
There are certain pieces made in one shop that are not manufactured in another and he had therefore, applied to the best workmen in different shops, to obtain their assistance in the explanation of such pieces as they have been most acquainted with. He frequently acknowledges his indebtedness ...