Latest News Articles by Tom Derbyshire
Early glimpse of glittering talents such as Bawden and Ravilious
14 April 2025Paul Nash, looking back at the 1924-25 period when he taught design at the Royal College of Art, said: “I was fortunate in being there during an outbreak of talent and can remember at least eight men and women who have made names for themselves since then in a variety of different directions.”
Modern furniture made with the Niemeyer touch
14 April 2025As with Pierre Jeanneret and his vision for Chandigarh in India, Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) is famous for his involvement in the city of Brasilia as chief architect.
Saint Bride shines as Louise Jopling returns to the limelight
09 April 2025A striking picture by one of the most prominent but then forgotten British female artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries appeared at a Cheshire auction.
Sword was presented to one of just three Jewish winners of the VC in Second World War
07 April 2025A sword presented to one of only three Jewish winners of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War has sold for a hammer price of £7200 at Plymouth saleroom Eldreds (20% buyer’s premium).
Summer fair will showcase the brilliant Bugattis
05 April 2025Treasure House Fair will stage what it is billing as “the most important UK exhibition on the Bugatti family in almost half a century” this summer. Sculpture, decorative arts and cars by four generations of the virtuoso creators will go on view during the London art fair at Royal Hospital Chelsea from June 26 to July 1.
Burglar jailed for 30 months after Hansons break-in
31 March 2025A man who broke into Derbyshire auction house Hansons and stole over £20,000 worth of items has been jailed.
Rare 1875 Wisden hits £27,000 result despite missing original wrappers
31 March 2025A copy of what is regarded as probably the rarest edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack came up at Knights Sporting Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) on March 21-23.
Led Zep IV with four signatures makes five figures
31 March 2025For many fans, the untitled fourth album known simply as Led Zeppelin IV released in 1971 is the band at their very peak.
Rarest edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack hits £27,000 hammer price at specialist sport auction house
27 March 2025A copy of what is regarded as probably the rarest edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack came up for sale at Knights Sporting Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) on March 21-23.
Led Zeppelin IV album becomes a five figure hit thanks to signatures of all four band members
25 March 2025For many fans, the untitled fourth album known simply as 'Led Zeppelin IV' is the band at their very peak. Released in 1971, it includes classic tracks such as 'Stairway to Heaven', 'When the Levee Breaks' and 'Black Dog'.
Football programme recalls friendly match called off amid febrile atmosphere
24 March 2025Underlining once again the desirability of football match programmes for games that were actually postponed or cancelled, an Arsenal example offered on March 3 hammered at £7500 via thesaleroom.com.
Original carrying case contains early Barbie and her little sister
24 March 2025A c.1960 Barbie doll and related items by Mattel is estimated at £300-500 in the Specialist Collectable Toys Auction on April 10 at Sheffield Auction Gallery.
Do the Locomotion with C&T
24 March 2025This year marks the 200th anniversary of a major milestone in the railway age: the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).
Traditional German toy soldiers on the march in Berkshire
24 March 2025Highlights from the extensive David Finn German toy collection sold at Special Auction Services
Liner lined up as part of Bassett-Lowke model boats collection coming up at auction
24 March 2025A single-owner private collection of pre-Second World War Bassett-Lowke maritime electric, motor, clockwork and live steam model boats is for sale on April 11-12.
Lehmann Lo & Li on a high at fives times the low estimate
24 March 2025One of the rarest and most colourful Lehmann toys put in a bright performance at Special Auction Services.