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Antiquarian book trade reacts to news AI companies bulk buying and destroying books
Technology companies developing AI have been buying up vast quantities of books in order to train computer models but in the process some books have been destroyed. 19 August 2026
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Labourers after Dinner by George Clausen
Major work by George Clausen heads to Australian auction
19 August 2026
Mounted head of a thylacine
‘The discovery of a lifetime’: taxidermy ‘fox head’ turns out to be extinct Tasmanian rarity
18 August 2026
  • Spate of recent thefts from antiques shops and centres
    18 August 2026
  • Cardiff auction indicates increasing American interest in Welsh art
    17 August 2026
  • 19th century sapphire cuff bangle is among five lots to watch
    17 August 2026
  • Top stories this week including news of a bidding battle for a 22ct Conundrum egg
    16 August 2026

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Rowntree’s chocolate box
NewsSilver chocolate box tastes sweet success at auction
As you can guess by their very nature, souvenir chocolate boxes commissioned by royalty dating from around the early 20th century are not rare.
News DigestPick of the week: Hans Coper Cycladic arrow form hits the spot in collection devoted to craftsmanship
A sale of items from the holdings of a pioneer ‘craft’ collector at Rago-Wright in Lambertville, New Jersey, was topped by a Cycladic arrow form by Hans Coper (1920-81).
Auction ReportsCeramics collecting outside a comfort zone
Art MarketWhy the John Singer Sargent market remains a transatlantic affair
Books & Works On PaperManuscripts, atlases and maps and much more from a superb sale
Dealers’ DiaryExperienced duo find that having the key to unlock access to secret doors is the source of success
ObituaryTributes for Richard Falkiner: A man who walked lightly in this world but left a lasting impression
NewsCollingwood Trafalgar flag comes ‘home’ to the north-east after successful fundraising
Auction ReportsBottle find from beach in Bridlington was made for sauce in Australia
Dealers’ DiaryDealers' collection of the Glorious Peace of 1814 comes to auction

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

Jewellery Highlights

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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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Tim Wonnacott returns to the saleroom with auction of his collection

14 August 2026
The Tent Family by David Bomberg

Demand for ‘Tents’ reflects rising prices for Bomberg

14 August 2026

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

13 August 2026

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Gerald Benney cigar box

13 August 2026

World Cup memorabilia: Heritage Auctions offer famed ‘Hand of God’ football

12 August 2026

Long running toy fair under new management

12 August 2026

Healthy harvest: Alfred Parsons bucolic views bring bidding at separate salerooms

12 August 2026

Rare design helps boxer’s cigarette card punch well above estimate

12 August 2026

The latest art and antiques books to peruse this summer or order for the autumn

11 August 2026

House record for Batemans as Cadbury’s Conundrum egg brings spectacular bidding

11 August 2026

James Barry print represented unique buying opportunity at Forum Auctions

10 August 2026

Silver from 'the most bonkers estate in Britain' is among five lots to watch

10 August 2026

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Lalique La Jour et La Nuit (Day and Night) timepiece
Need to KnowLalique
Lalique glass has long been a world-famous brand, internationally admired and still in production today under Swiss ownership. But for René Lalique, it represented a second commercially successful career.
Need to KnowMartin Brothers
“When you enter the shop… you find yourself in a dim-lit passage with crowded shelves of stoneware jugs carved into leering, laughing, grinning and ogling heads…”
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