London auction houses

I recently wrote about London's smaller auction houses in Time magazine. They're cosy, clubbable places where you can pick up a zebra-striped sofa, a bronze pig, an arts-and-crafts sideboard, a first edition, some pre-owned jewellery – or anything you fancy. Read the article here.

One day I'll follow it up with a guide to the Big Three: Sotheby's, Christies and Bonhams, where you can pick up a Picasso or two if you've got the millions. I'm sure I can blag my way in if I just wear the right clothes...