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What a wonderful day we had last Thursday at our summer party!

The team spent the day on a boat going from Southampton to Cowes, with a trip to Osborne Bay for a swim in the afternoon - the water was beautiful in the glorious sunshine we've been having lately.

A huge thank you to Seafin Luxury Charters and their team who ensured we were all fed, watered and well looked after!

Original Disney animation cels offer collectors the chance to own a genuine piece of cinematic history.

Long before digital animation, every frame was created using hand painted cels, making each surviving example a unique artwork in its own right. From Mickey Mouse and Snow White to Pinocchio and beyond, these pieces continue to attract collectors around the world.

In our latest article, Contemporary Art Specialist Jonathan Horwich explores the history of Disney animation cels, what makes them so collectable, and the factors that influence their value, including rarity, condition, character and provenance.

Whether you're an established collector or simply fascinated by the artistry behind Disney's classic films, this is a market well worth exploring.

Read the full article here:

Collecting Original Disney Animation Cels Discover the world of original Disney animation cels. Learn what makes these hand-painted pieces of film history collectable, valuable, and sought after by Disney fans and art collectors alike.

Don’t always have time to sit and read an article?

Many of the articles on our website are now available as podcasts too, so you can listen while driving, walking the dog, making dinner or answering emails

From art market insights and collecting trends to watches, jewellery and valuation advice, you can now take our articles with you wherever you are.

Either click on 'Listen to article' on the article page, or head to these channels to find all our episodes:

💚Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoTDPmgRe6xHMwoZGJMxR
🖤Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/articles-from-the-experts/id1711478357
🤍Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dfd5f9a9-8e8e-4b5f-a79e-badff94de276/articles-from-the-experts
💛Acast: https://shows.acast.com/articles-from-the-experts

There’s nothing better than hearing directly from our clients.

We know inviting valuers into your home can feel quite personal, so making the process straightforward, professional and discreet is incredibly important to us.

Thank you to this client for their kind words about their recent jewellery and silver valuation with our team!

Pokémon is no longer a childhood hobby.

It is now a serious collectibles market, with individual cards achieving seven-figure sums and entire collections quietly sitting in homes across the UK.

As this article highlights, value is not always obvious. Two cards that look identical can have very different worth depending on condition, grading and provenance.

Add in rising values and increasing thefts, and the risk becomes clear.

For brokers and clients alike, this is a category that is often overlooked and frequently underinsured.

Read the full article:
https://doerrvaluations.co.uk/2026/04/22/pokemon-gotta-insure-them-all/

Pokémon….Gotta insure them all……? | Doerr Dallas Valuations Pokémon cards are no longer child’s play. Discover why rare cards, provenance and grading matter, and how to insure a fast-growing collectible market.