David Clayton

February 13, 2024

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Commissioning the Construction of a Portable Altar Appropriate for the TLM, by Fr. Andrew Marlborough

David Clayton

February 13, 2024

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Commissioning the Construction of a Portable Altar Appropriate for the TLM, by Fr. Andrew Marlborough

What I really needed was a transportable altar that was still a traditional size but which could fold up to be transported in the back of a car. And this type of altar seemed not to be available. So, I decided to commission a prototype from a cabinet-maker.

David Clayton

January 16, 2024

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Around the Auctions

David Clayton

January 16, 2024

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There continues to be an overwhelming amount of Catholic sacred art appearing on the auction market. Dozens and dozens of sacred vessels, monstrances, relics, vestments, and other items appear at auction every week across Europe and America.

David Clayton

February 15, 2022

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Three Historic Chalices Form a United Testimony of Faith

David Clayton

February 15, 2022

Blog, Art

Three Historic Chalices Form a United Testimony of Faith

Three historic chalices that appeared at auction in the UK recently deserve special mention. Although quite different, they stand as a united witness to the survival of Catholic faith under persecution.

David Clayton

November 12, 2021

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An Auction in Holland Highlights Problems - the Sale of Holy Relics

David Clayton

November 12, 2021

Blog, culture, Art

An Auction in Holland Highlights Problems - the Sale of Holy Relics

This highlights the need to raise awareness that canon law forbids the sale of these, and also points to the need to encourage people leaving such things in their wills to specify that they are not sold on.

David Clayton

June 30, 2021

Sacred Art That Survived the Oppression of the Church in Britain and Ireland Up for Auction

David Clayton

June 30, 2021

Sacred Art That Survived the Oppression of the Church in Britain and Ireland Up for Auction

A report by Andrew Marlborough who is a 5th-year seminarian for Plymouth Diocese in the UK, studying at Allen Hall in London. Before entering seminary he worked for 10 years in the auction and art gallery business.

David Clayton

May 4, 2021

Blog, culture, Art

How to Find Catholic Works of Art at Auction Houses, and How to Bid

David Clayton

May 4, 2021

Blog, culture, Art

How to Find Catholic Works of Art at Auction Houses, and How to Bid

It is possible to find high quality antique sacred art and vessels for prices that are less than commissioning new pieces for the same price.

David Clayton

April 27, 2021

Sacred Art at Auction - An Opportunity in a Crisis

David Clayton

April 27, 2021

Sacred Art at Auction - An Opportunity in a Crisis

The Belgian auctioneers Carlo Bonte sold 19 lots formerly from the Capuchin Friary in Friday Market, Bruges. The collection consisted of many fine sacred vessels and paintings dating from the 19th century at prices that are less than commissioning new pieces today.

Commissioning the Construction of a Portable Altar Appropriate for the TLM, by Fr. Andrew Marlborough

Around the Auctions

Three Historic Chalices Form a United Testimony of Faith

An Auction in Holland Highlights Problems - the Sale of Holy Relics

Sacred Art That Survived the Oppression of the Church in Britain and Ireland Up for Auction

How to Find Catholic Works of Art at Auction Houses, and How to Bid

Sacred Art at Auction - An Opportunity in a Crisis

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