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Treasure House hosts British surrealist exhibition from Southampton City Art Gallery

29 January 2026

Treasure House Fair has partnered with Southampton City Art Gallery to host a special exhibition on British surrealism running during the fair's fourth staging this summer.

Scrap silver

Scrap silver trade suspended due to ‘chaotic’ market conditions

29 January 2026

The continuing surge in precious metals prices has led to a temporary cessation in the trade of scrap silver.

Study: Fighter Affiliation by Walter Thomas Monnington

Royal Air Force Museum buys wartime aerial studies at Roseberys’ auction

28 January 2026

The Royal Air Force Museum has purchased two preparatory drawings for major wartime paintings by Walter Thomas Monnington (1902-76).

Alexandra and Nicola Whittaker

Business launches and new joiners across the world of art and antiques

28 January 2026

The latest Movers and Shakers from auction houses, galleries, advisors and associations

St. Ives, Cornwall by David Bomberg

David Bomberg’s view of St Ives makes £145,000 in Newcastle auction

27 January 2026

Drawing competition between six phone bidders, a rare work depicting St Ives in Cornwall by David Bomberg (1890-1957) flew above estimate at Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland’s latest Modern Art & Design auction.

Early medieval precious metal objects

Third record breaking year for archaeological discoveries – boosted again by metal detectorists

27 January 2026

The number of archaeological objects unearthed by the British public in 2024 (the most recent available figures) has soared to close to 80,000 items.

Dr William (Bill) Zachs

Lost portrait of Robert Burns bought at auction heads to National Galleries Scotland for exhibition

27 January 2026

A 'lost' portrait of Scottish poet Robert Burns, rediscovered at auction last year, has been loaned to the National Galleries Scotland for exhibition by its new owner.

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Archibald Knox vases are among five lots to watch

26 January 2026

With estimates from £1000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including a Cotswolds dealer selling a pair of andirons to a US museum

25 January 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of a pair of EW Godwin-designed andirons being bought by the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston

Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance

UK institution sought for Woburn Abbey’s Claude Lorrain landscape

23 January 2026

A picture by Claude Lorrain (1600-82) has been blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the £9m needed to keep it in the country.

Manuscript diary by Giles Roberts

Georgian pharmacist’s autobiography returns to his home county after museum buys manuscript at auction

22 January 2026

An autobiographical manuscript by a Georgian pharmacist in Dorset will return to the county after the local museum purchased it at auction.

Cedric Morris Surrealist Landscape

UK dealers commit to New York: highlights at The Winter Show this month

21 January 2026

Despite its New York City setting, The Winter Show draws a clutch of UK dealers every year.

John Russell Taylor

‘A collection that mirrors its owner’s encyclopaedic mind’

21 January 2026

The collection of art and books amassed by one of Britain’s most influential critics of the post-war era, the late John Russell Taylor (1935-2025), has been consigned to west London saleroom Olympia Auctions.

Cartier Art Deco desk clock

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Cartier Art Deco desk clock

21 January 2026

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Hans Baldung drawing

Rare unpublished Hans Baldung drawing emerges in France

20 January 2026

A small drawing by Hans Baldung (c.1484-1545) which has been in the same family for over 500 years will be offered at auction in March.

Regency mahogany ‘whatnot’

Art and antiques dealers and collectors among donors of nearly £60m of art and antiques for nation’s museums

19 January 2026

The nation’s museums have benefitted from more than 30 art and objects via tax saving schemes.

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Arts & Crafts oak chair designed by Archibald Knox is among five lots to watch

19 January 2026

With estimates from £40, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including antiques being scrapped in bulk as silver prices soar

18 January 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of large volumes of antiques heading to the melt as the price of precious metals continues to rise

Portrait minaiture of Robert Graham

Dealers celebrate Burns Night with selling exhibitions of portrait miniatures and books

16 January 2026

A portrait miniature of Robert Burns’ (1759-96) best friend is part of a pop up exhibition in Mayfair ahead of Burns Night.

Portrait ring

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a ring set with an oval miniature

16 January 2026

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values