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The Royal Ballet and Opera costumes

The Royal Ballet and Opera holds its first costume sale in South Wales

16 January 2025

A witches cloak from 'Macbeth' or a corset from 'Così Fan Tutte' could find its way into your wardrobe at this theatrical pop-up shop in Wales

Cartier Egyptian revival jewel

Long-lost Cartier Egyptian revival jewel emerges at Salisbury auction

15 January 2025

A long-lost Cartier Egyptian revival jewel, previously known from an advert in ‘The Illustrated London News’, has been rediscovered.

Young Woman From Sanwich Islands

Lots illustrating Captain Cook’s fatal third voyage to appear at Forum Auctions

15 January 2025

A first edition book documenting the voyage by a crew member is on offer at Forum Auctions

Barbara Hepworth archive

Collection of Barbara Hepworth drawings and working notes sells at Chiswick Auctions

15 January 2025

An archive of annotated sketches and correspondence showing the working methods of sculptor Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) sold for £20,000 at the end of last year.

The Selim and Mary Zilkha collection

Christie’s to sell Mothercare founder’s prominent silver collection

14 January 2025

The kunstkammer collection assembled over half a century by Selim Zilkha (1927-2022), founder of Mothercare, comes for sale in New York next month.

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Latest Movers & Shakers including a new marketing chief at Freeman’s Hindman

14 January 2025

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

The Treasure House Fair

Treasure House Fair returns for a third edition in 2025

14 January 2025

The Treasure House Fair is set to return to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for another “festival of art, culture and gastronomy”.

Three Mason's pottery jugs

White glove sale for collection of Mason’s pottery

13 January 2025

With estimates set at modest levels, Bourne End Auction Rooms notched up a 100% sold roster for its offering of the Velma Young collection on January 7.

Italian giltwood and pietra dura centre table

Pietra dura centre table is among five lots to watch

13 January 2025

With estimates from £800, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Lady Suffield of Belton Hall

The hand of Thomas Lawrence: Second version of Lady Suffield portrait offered at Chiswick Auctions

13 January 2025

A rediscovered work by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) and his studio comes for sale at Chiswick Auctions on January 21.

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Artist designed posters are focus of new exhibition in Cardiff

13 January 2025

The Albany Gallery in Cardiff is currently showing an exhibition of posters until February 8.

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Top stories this week including the emergence of a remarkable armchair

12 January 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a remarkable armchair

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London Art Fair returns for its 37th edition

10 January 2025

The latest edition of London Art Fair offers a dizzying cocktail of international galleries, intriguing workshops and a mix of modern and contemporary art

2676 NEDI NIB Guy Gibson RAF Cloth Wings

Guy Gibson’s RAF wings highlight auction of Dambusters memorabilia

10 January 2025

A pair of RAF cloth wings from Dambuster wing commander Guy Gibson’s uniform more than doubled its estimate at Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough, Leicestershire on January 7.

Emil Nolde picture

Emil Nolde watercolour to be offered at Halls

10 January 2025

A watercolour by the Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) which has undergone a year-long authentication process is being offered at a Shropshire auction.

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Georgian soufflé dishes set to dazzle at Battersea winter fair

10 January 2025

A pair of William IV silver soufflé dishes, which were part of the King William IV & Queen Adelaide dinner service, are set to be a highlight at the upcoming Decorative fair

Essex Book By Chase Owen

First-hand account of ill-fated whaleship that inspired Moby-Dick heads to auction

09 January 2025

A first-hand account documenting the 1820 sinking of American whaleship the Essex heads to auction on January 16.

The Fairhaven panels

UK government blocks export of remarkable 17th century panels

09 January 2025

An export bar has been placed on a set of highly decorated 17th century panels that sold at Sotheby’s last year for £1.62m.

Spencer Davis Guitars Group Shot

Spencer Davis' guitars highlight Bonhams' Pop Culture sale

09 January 2025

An online Pop Culture sale at Bonhams offers a tuneful slice of rock history from a musician who helped define the 1960s in Britain.

LA PROMESSE Image Credit Anne Curry Sculpture

Bronze sculpture stolen from artist Anne Curry’s garden

08 January 2025

A large bronze sculpture has been stolen from the grounds of its creator Anne Curry’s home and art studio.