11 JULY 1987, page 39

Cinema

White of the Eye ('18', various Cannons) Stylish slaughter Hilary Mantel T his film is taken from the novel Mrs White by Margaret Tracey; it begins with a startling and original......

Crafts

Ceramic Art of the Renaissance (British Museum, till 20 September) Masterly maiolica Tanya Harrod T he fluctuating fortunes of maiolica in the art market form a curious little......

Sale-rooms

Selling to the smart set Susan Moore E ver since the likes of Somerset Maugham, Margot Fonteyn, Kirk Douglas and Lady Churchill stood on their seats in evening dress and clapped......