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Medieval Kiddush cup

Earliest known Kiddush cup emerges at Sotheby’s

16 April 2025

The oldest known medieval Jewish artefact, a Kiddush cup from the 11th or 12th century, is being offered at Sotheby’s later this year.

Jackie Kennedy sketch

Jackie Kennedy sketch flies over estimate at Bonhams

16 April 2025

An original artwork by Jackie Kennedy (1929-1994) created just one month before the assassination of her husband, US President John F Kennedy, drew strong demand at a recent Bonhams sale.

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Huge vinyl record collection to appear at Ewbank’s

15 April 2025

A single-owner collection of more than 30,000 vinyl records will appear at Ewbank’s in a two-day auction on April 23-24.

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Velvet Underground: Rare picture sleeve provides 'Holy Grail moment' for collectors

15 April 2025

“A Holy Grail moment for collectors worldwide” was the promise from Merseyside auction house Omega (29/35% buyer’s premium inc VAT) when a scarce picture sleeve came for sale.

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Rolex worn by first British pilot to fly solo round the world comes to the rostrum

14 April 2025

A Rolex GMT-Master 'Pepsi' stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch first worn by Sheila Scott OBE (1922-88) on her record-breaking solo flight around the world is coming to auction.

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Top stories this week including the appearance of a high-grade Elizabeth I gold sovereign at auction

13 April 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news a high-grade Elizabeth I gold sovereign sold for £75,000 at Sovereign Rarities.

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JPR Williams’ Barbarians jersey sells at Rogers Jones

11 April 2025

The Barbarians jersey worn by JPR Williams (1949-2024) in one of rugby union’s most famous matches sold at Rogers Jones for £27,500 (plus 22% buyer’s premium) on April 10.

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Keith Vaughan flies out the door in online sale

11 April 2025

Keith Vaughan, Claughton Pellew, Etienne Krier and Gerald Leslie Brockhurst prove popular in Abbott & Holder's latest edition of The List.

Adrien Meyer of Christie’s

UK regains second place as global art market cools

11 April 2025

The global art market contracted by 12% in 2024, achieving an estimated $57.5bn in total sales, according to a new report.

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Sienese gold ground paintings spotlighted in Christie’s private sales exhibition

11 April 2025

Christie’s private sales department is holding a selling exhibition titled Siena and the Renaissance.

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American beer can sets new record

10 April 2025

The “rarest crowntainer” on the market has become the most expensive beer can ever sold as market shows no sign of letting up

Liliput Robot

First Japanese robot toy doubles estimate

09 April 2025

The innovative 1930s clockwork robot found its way into Hartley Auctions in West Yorkshire on April 5.

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Gallery celebrates iconic decorative painter

09 April 2025

John Sutcliffe championed the art of restoration using paint, based on his understanding of architectural history and his skill in wielding a brush.

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Saint Bride shines as Louise Jopling returns to the limelight

09 April 2025

A 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.

Silver Trinket Box National Trust

Silver box stolen from National Trust property

08 April 2025

The box was reported missing from Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire on March 23

Saturday Night Out

London gallery offers Swedish gems in timed auction

08 April 2025

With many paintings offered for under £500, this sale of mid-century Swedish art is a decorative gift for those with a limited budget.

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Latest Movers & Shakers including new Rogers Jones saleroom

07 April 2025

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

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Top stories this week including the private sale of a Fabergé collection

06 April 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news that a private sale had been agreed for a collection of Fabergé.

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One of the first photographs of Mandalay Bay makes 20 times estimate

04 April 2025

Felice Beato (1832-1909) was one of the first photographers to capture East Asia, with this panorama appearing at Chiswick Auctions

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Cotswolds dealer keeps it in the family

04 April 2025

Baggott Antiques have been a Stow-on-the-Wold staple since the 1970s and are having a sale to celebrate moving premises.