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Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo industrial scene brings strong contest in Newbury

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Strawberry Hill House launches latest fundraising appeal for Walpole-commissioned painting

New auction houses, expansions and hires – the latest news from across the auctioneering world

The Getty Museum buys two 17th century Dutch still life paintings

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Somerset antiques dealer launches curated collection in London interiors shop

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Ceramics and GlassRoyal Doulton figures add touch of character from the 1920s

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