Artist Joshua Reynolds’ coffee cup stars in our pick of five auction highlights sold this week

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a pair of Chinese export coffee cups and saucers commissioned by portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) that doubled estimate in Yorkshire.

1. Sir Joshua Reynolds’ coffee cup – £600

A pair of Chinese export coffee cups commissioned by port…

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