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Jane Austen’s House buys portrait miniature of writer’s friend and mentor at auction

A portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy, a writer who was close friends and a mentor of Jane Austen, has been acquired by Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire. 21 August 2026

Louis Wain wedding scene is toast of Gillingham auction

21 August 2026

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Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister makes seven times estimate

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NewsCrescent mark stirs up bidding on liner teapot

An Edwardian ‘Regent Plate’ teapot by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of London sold to a UK bidder for £4300 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) at Adam Partridge in Liverpool.

News DigestChelsea football amateur helped win the first-ever league title

Remarkably, given Chelsea FC’s modern-day huge spending and multi-year lucrative contracts, two of the squad who helped to win their first-ever league title in 1954-55 were amateurs.

Auction ReportsIsfahan to Islington: tiles ended up with ‘almost legendary’ dealer Jack Webb

Fair ReportLot of Love: Detling Showground Antiques & Vintage Fair's summer success

InternationalChair from c.1680 emerges at auction retaining original upholstery

InternationalFour Clarice Cliff Age of Jazz classics dance, play and sing into auction action

Auction ReportsZoffoli cast of the Farnese Hercules found in a box under the stairs steps up to £12,000 hammer

Dealers’ DiaryBath Book Fair: Beautiful city, bountiful business

Dealers’ DiaryInterview with Runjeet Singh: ‘I’ve always liked to challenge myself’

Auction ReportsTempting tazze courtesy of maker Ker take £16,000

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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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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

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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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Jane Austen’s House buys portrait miniature of writer’s friend and mentor at auction

Louis Wain wedding scene is toast of Gillingham auction

Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister makes seven times estimate

Suspects charged after Chipping Norton antiques centre theft

Dealer James Birch to sell items at Sworders

Antiquarian book trade reacts to news AI companies bulk buying and destroying books

Major work by George Clausen heads to Australian auction

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NewsCrescent mark stirs up bidding on liner teapot

News DigestChelsea football amateur helped win the first-ever league title

Auction ReportsIsfahan to Islington: tiles ended up with ‘almost legendary’ dealer Jack Webb

Fair ReportLot of Love: Detling Showground Antiques & Vintage Fair's summer success

InternationalChair from c.1680 emerges at auction retaining original upholstery

InternationalFour Clarice Cliff Age of Jazz classics dance, play and sing into auction action

Auction ReportsZoffoli cast of the Farnese Hercules found in a box under the stairs steps up to £12,000 hammer

Dealers’ DiaryBath Book Fair: Beautiful city, bountiful business

Dealers’ DiaryInterview with Runjeet Singh: ‘I’ve always liked to challenge myself’

Auction ReportsTempting tazze courtesy of maker Ker take £16,000

Ceramics and Glass

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

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

Jewellery Highlights

Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

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

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

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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New gallery for London art dealer and international hires across auction houses

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