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Landscape, St. Helena by Cedric Morris

Result in Cheshire shows why Cedric Morris landscapes are quietly blooming

02 September 2026

Over recent years, plenty of the commercially prized flower pictures by the artist-plantsman Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) have made impressive sums in the saleroom. But what of his landscapes?

James Gillray print

Late dealer Andrew Edmunds’ collection of 10,000 prints comes to market

01 September 2026

More than 10,000 caricature prints from the 18th and early 19th century will be brought to market by Daniel Crouch Rare Books at Frieze Masters this autumn.

Luger pistol

Courtesy of Khrushchev: rare Luger pistol emerges at US auction

01 September 2026

This 1906, 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol has come to Morphy Auctions in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with a fascinating back story.

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Meiji cloisonné vase is among five lots to watch

31 August 2026

With estimates from £3000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including a 17th century chair emerging at auction with its original upholstery

30 August 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of a walnut and needlework chair from c.1680 retaining its original petit point upholstery in the Chinese manner

Roseberys Belgravia

New hires at Roseberys Belgravia are among the latest Movers & Shakers

28 August 2026

Three hires at Roseberys new Belgravia gallery feature among the latest moves in the world of art and antiques

Christopher Legge

Dealer Christopher Legge’s textiles collection on offer at Mallams

28 August 2026

Oxford rug dealer Christopher Legge has consigned items from his collection to auction.

Rembrandt’s Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet

Rembrandt portrait blocked from export for second time in 11 years

27 August 2026

A Rembrandt portrait sold privately via Christie’s has been temporarily blocked from export in the hope a museum in the UK can raise the £71.7m needed to keep it in the country.

Return of the Life Boat by Thomas Rose Miles

Victorian lifeboat scene triples estimate at Buckinghamshire auction

27 August 2026

The artist Thomas Rose Miles (1844-1916) had a keen sense of drama.

Charlotte Isabella Newman necklace

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Charlotte Isabella Newman necklace

27 August 2026

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

Allan Scott

Collection from Scottish scriptwriter and whisky specialist Allan Scott comes to auction in Sussex

26 August 2026

A collection of decorative arts put together by scriptwriter Allan Scott, and his wife former actress Kathleen Breck, will be offered at Bellmans.

Table

Mahogany table ‘goes viral’ for its ultimate dinner party trick

25 August 2026

What is the latest social media sensation?

Hilary Finzi

Letter from cellist Jacqueline du Pré among personal possessions coming to auction

25 August 2026

A copy of a handwritten letter in which 21-year-old Jacqueline du Pré tells her mother she has finally decided to dedicate herself to playing the cello is part of a collection of the famed musician’s personal possessions to be auctioned.

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Georgian microscope is among five lots to watch

24 August 2026

With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including Tim Wonnacott consigning his collection to auction

23 August 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip star Tim Wonnacott selling his collection at Sworders

Portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy

Jane Austen’s House buys portrait miniature of writer’s friend and mentor at auction

21 August 2026

A portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy, a writer who was close friends and a mentor of Jane Austen, has been acquired by Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire.

Toasting the Bride by Louis Wain

Louis Wain wedding scene is toast of Gillingham auction

21 August 2026

Hugely popular in the Edwardian era, Louis Wain’s (1869-1939) anthropomorphic cats continue to charm a 21st century audience.

The Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen

Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister makes seven times estimate

20 August 2026

Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc fountain pen has recently sold at auction in the country for Sin$355,000 (£204,788) hammer price.

Stolen silver

Suspects charged after Chipping Norton antiques centre theft

20 August 2026

Thames Valley Police have charged two men in connection with a burglary at Station Mill Antiques, Chipping Norton.

Art dealer James Birch

Dealer James Birch to sell items at Sworders

20 August 2026

Art dealer James Birch was brought up surrounded by art.