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The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of Christie’s and Bonhams making changes to their buyer’s fees

A pair of c.1800 flintlock box-lock pocket pistols have been stolen from a home in the New Forest.

A group of books, letters and photographs from the family of Beatrix Potter’s (1866-1943) great-nephew, the late Brigadier John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), will come to auction next week.

A selection of art and antiques from Grade II Listed Ogston Hall, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, will be offered at Cheffins sale in Cambridge next week.

Edward Lear (1812-88), the Victorian artist and author probably best known for penning 'The Owl and the Pussycat', started drawing himself as ‘perfectly spherical’ in 1860.

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A set of books purchased for less than £50 at a Cancer Research charity shop, and then immediately donated to an Oxfam store two doors down, were sold last week at auction for a hammer price of £2800.

The original ‘This is Anfield’ stadium tunnel sign from the Bill Shankly era has been sold at auction for more than seven times estimate.

Christie’s will offer 62 works originally owned by the influential French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922) as part of its sales in Paris this autumn.

A ‘missing’ portrait miniature of Joseph Brant (1743-1807), the famous Mohawk ally of the British during the American Revolution, sold for Can$55,000 (£29,505) at auction in Canada.

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South London saleroom Roseberys is offering a significant collection of early spoons at its upcoming silver sale.

This rare skull stick or cravat pin was discovered at a valuation day in Oxfordshire.

With estimates from £700, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of a highly scarce Easter Island pectoral ornament bought at auction earlier this year making a 600-times return for the vendor

An Anglo-Saxon mount, discovered by a metal detectorist in Norfolk and sold at Noonans, has been blocked from export giving an institution the chance to raise £1000 to keep in the UK.

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has acquired a bronze sculpture by Stefano Maderno (c.1571-1636) from art dealer Patricia Wengraf.

Among the highlights of Christie's autumn Collections sales in Paris, London and New York is the sale of the collection of Françoise Lambert.

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

Auction houses Christie's and Bonhams have made changes to their buyer’s fees.