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Eileen Mayo portrait by Dod Procter

Dod Procter portraits at the double indicate growing demand

04 December 2024

Over the last decade, portraits from the 1920s by Dod Procter (1891-1972) have become increasingly valuable.

Barbara Hepworth sculpture

Barbara Hepworth sculpture from ‘pivotal moment’ in her career blocked from export

03 December 2024

A unique sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) has been blocked from export following its sale at Christie’s in London earlier this year.

Angus O'neill

New ILAB president among latest Movers & Shakers

03 December 2024

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Molijn, Pieter De – A Winter Landscape

West End gallery revives the spirit of the wunderkammer

03 December 2024

With a focus on the unusual, Rafael Valls is paying homage to a method of collecting that inspired some of the world's most respected museums.

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Macintyre Moorcroft chalice is among five lots to watch

02 December 2024

With estimates from £1200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

John Lennon Vox Amp

New record for an amp as John Lennon’s Vox hits six figures

02 December 2024

John Lennon’s Vox amp became the most expensive ever item of its type when it fetched £151,200 including 25% buyer’s premium at Propstore.

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Top stories this week including news of a Georgian mahogany table making 22 times estimate

01 December 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a George II or early George III mahogany silver or china table making a strong six-figure sum at Martel Maides.

Henry Fauntleroy penny

Dealer marks 200th anniversary of infamous forger Henry Fauntleroy’s execution

30 November 2024

Today, November 30, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the hanging of the banker and forger, Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824).

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Pattie Boyd photographs of The Beatles to appear in Surrey auction

29 November 2024

Five candid photographs depicting members of The Beatles will be offered by Parker Fine Art Auctions

Apples by Cedric Morris

Cedric Morris’ apple painting finds plenty of appeal

29 November 2024

While flower paintings by the artist-plantsman Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) are now a familiar sight at auction and invariably a valuable proposition, his depictions of fruit and vegetables are equally interesting and vivid.

Matthews Foty Award

Stanley Matthews’ Footballer of the Year award to appear at Gloucestershire auction

28 November 2024

Items belonging to the two-time winner of the Footballer of the Year award comes to Kinghams on December 5

John Lennon’s jacket

John Lennon’s black velvet 'Imagine' jacket to be offered at Adam Partridge

28 November 2024

Adam Partridge is selling one of the most stand-out pieces of pop culture fashion to come to market: John Lennon’s black velvet jacket he often wore (and was seen in the ‘Imagine’ film).

The Clifton Zoo sign

Early enamel sign for the world's oldest provincial zoo sells at over three times estimate

28 November 2024

This enamel sign – possibly an early AA tourist sign – is thought to have been displayed at Temple Meads Train Station to direct arriving passengers to The Clifton Zoo.

Mander Church

Mander to hold first auction at church saleroom in Norwich

27 November 2024

Sudbury auction house Mander is to hold its first sale since opening a new saleroom in an 11th century church in Norwich.

Powell Duffryn Mural by Hans Coper

Unlocated Hans Coper mural rediscovered in German auction

27 November 2024

Since 1985, when it was auctioned by Christie’s in London, the exact whereabouts of a major work by the German-born British ceramic artist Hans Coper (1920-81) has been unknown.

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'Unlikely to ever be equalled': Justin Schiller's remarkable collection of Mao's Little Red Books offered for £1m at Firsts Hong Kong

27 November 2024

From the world’s largest collection of the Little Red Book to the first atlas of China made in Europe, London's book dealers are bringing rare pieces of history to Hong Kong

Design for the Abu Dhabi Mastaba by Christo

Christo design for ‘the world’s largest contemporary sculpture’ sells at Chiswick Auctions

26 November 2024

An original drawing for the project that Christo (1935-2020) intended as his only permanent, large-scale public artwork emerged at a recent Chiswick Auctions sale.

Russian Easter Egg

Fabergé and Russian porcelain belonging to sisters escaping Russian Revolution appears at Olympia Auctions

26 November 2024

A collection of Fabergé and Russian porcelain brought to Britain during the Russian Revolution appeared at Olympia Auctions on November 21.

Jennaburlinghamgallery Gordon House Red Green Ornament F(1)

The best House in Hampshire

26 November 2024

Gordon House epitomised the cultural shift from post-war gloom to a growing youth culture in the Swinging Sixties. Jenna Burlingham Gallery explores that legacy

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Lowestoft birth tablet is among five lots to watch

25 November 2024

With estimates from £2000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week