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Top stories this week including a 17th century chair emerging at auction with its original upholstery
The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of a walnut and needlework chair from c.1680 retaining its original petit point upholstery in the Chinese manner 30 August 2026
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Roseberys Belgravia
New hires at Roseberys Belgravia are among the latest Movers & Shakers
28 August 2026
Christopher Legge
Dealer Christopher Legge’s textiles collection on offer at Mallams
28 August 2026
  • Rembrandt portrait blocked from export for second time in 11 years
    27 August 2026
  • Victorian lifeboat scene triples estimate at Buckinghamshire auction
    27 August 2026
  • Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Charlotte Isabella Newman necklace
    27 August 2026
  • Collection from Scottish scriptwriter and whisky specialist Allan Scott comes to auction in Sussex
    26 August 2026

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Easter Island ornament
NewsScarce Easter Island carving bought for £100 takes £60,000 at auction
A rare Easter Island pectoral ornament bought at auction earlier this year for under £100 sold for £60,000 at an online sale held by Salisbury’s Woolley & Wallis on August 20.
News DigestDucret passion for faience passed from father to son
The name Ducret has been closely connected to the world of faience ever since the 1950s, when Siegfried Ducret published the first of numerous indispensable handbooks for collectors of and dealers in European porcelain and faience.
NewsCompendium clinches £15,000 as gold prices pick up
Dealers’ DiaryMiniatures move on from niche
Auction ReportsA very special Steiff bear
Fairs, Markets, Shops & Centres‘Retirement just wasn’t for me’
News DigestRobot ashtray ignites saleroom interest
BackpageObituary of Anna Haughton: A pioneer in the City who became an innovator of the fairs and ceramics scene
Dealers’ DiaryKeep your eye out for a fascinating look at the history
Auction ReportsThe traditional toys in demand today among 'connoisseur collectors'

Ceramics and Glass

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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
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
Ceramics and GlassFirst of six auctions from same source offers Meissen
Ceramics and GlassActor star value pushes up prices
Ceramics and GlassLeech jars provide a healthy showing at auction
Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

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Emerald carved with head of Medusa
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
JewelleryThe name’s Bondt, Jean-Thierry Bondt
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

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Modern British ArtCadell fans figure out the added appeal of the Scottish Colourist
Paintings of elegantly attired female figures hold a special place in the oeuvre of the Scottish Colourist Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937).
Modern British ArtStriking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait
Modern British ArtDrawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate
Modern British ArtRare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for artist
Modern British ArtIvon Hitchens market creates hive of activity
Modern British ArtWhy Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade
Modern British ArtLowry beach scene tops estimate
Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers
Modern British ArtEarly Hockney sketch surpasses expectations
Modern British Art‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist finally gains spotlight

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