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Big record for a tiny picture as Gertrude Abercrombie ‘estate sale’ find brings major demand

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NewsThe look of a £22,000 mystery man in miniature form emerges at a Yorkshire auction

A civil war-era miniature by the Anglo-French painter David des Granges (1611-72) sold for £22,000 at Hawleys in Beverley, East Yorkshire, on September 26.

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Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in

A pair of William De Morgan ruby lustre four tile panels depicting galleons in full sail with fish swimming in sea sold on top estimate at Martel Maides

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Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

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Ceramics and GlassHuge Flambé Landscape vase sets new record for any piece of Moorcroft pottery

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Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

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Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

A George III hexagonal pendant centred by a carved Columbian emerald within a border of graduated cushion cut diamonds proved to be one of the highlights of the year at Duke’s.

JewelleryCar worker made a bumper metal detecting find with a £17,000 gold ring

JewelleryKutchinsky shines in Stuttgart

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JewelleryLacloche bracelet sparkles in Kent

JewelleryPink topaz and diamond brooch sets house record at Perthshire auction

JewelleryCameo appearance for glyphic art among Salisbury’s jewels

JewelleryA price to remember – spotlight on mourning

JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions

JewelleryHow 'transformable' combination designs can be broken down to suit any occasion

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Modern British ArtCadell fans figure out the added appeal of the Scottish Colourist

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Modern British ArtDrawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate

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Modern British ArtWhy Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade

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Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers

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NewsWimbledon Auctions announces expansion plans

NewsBritish pottery to star as Weinstock collection goes to auction

News DigestPick of the week: Hold on... Henry VIII pulls back from unbridled Protestantism

FeatureMedals & Militaria: Sunny outlook as sales bring a string of strong results

BackpageObituary: ‘A movie-star smile and just enough of the rascal in him to thrive in the British ceramics trade’

BackpageATG Letter: Why I believe the ‘often baffling’ temporary export bar process needs to be reviewed itself

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Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in

Ceramics and GlassMystery Beatrix Potter teapot merchandise may have been made in Germany

Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

Ceramics and GlassMinton peacock makes rare auction appearance

Ceramics and GlassKPM porcelain vase bought at auction by the saviour of the Berlin manufacturer

Ceramics and GlassHuge Flambé Landscape vase sets new record for any piece of Moorcroft pottery

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Ceramics and GlassActor star value pushes up prices

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Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

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JewelleryPink topaz and diamond brooch sets house record at Perthshire auction

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JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions

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Modern British ArtStriking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait

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Modern British ArtIvon Hitchens market creates hive of activity

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Modern British ArtLowry beach scene tops estimate

Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers

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