Articles From The Experts – The Desk That Built Middle-Earth: Tolkien, Provenance And The Furniture Behind The Work

In this episode, senior valuer Alastair Meiklejon looks at a "stubbornly brown" piece of Victorian furniture that recently defied expectations to command a staggering price when it crossed the rostrum at Christie’s in London. While most desks live quiet lives supporting laptops and unread paperwork, this desk served as the "machinery" behind the creation of The Lord of the Rings. Alastair discusses why this sale proves that value is about meaning rather than craftsmanship. Listen now to hear how a piece of furniture, often written off as dull or irrelevant, can turn out to be the most important item in the room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.