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Cornish Fisherfolk by Walter Langley

Major Walter Langley painting bought by Penlee House after fundraising appeal

24 March 2026

Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Cornwall has purchased an important painting by Walter Langley (1852-1922) after successfully raising the £65,000 needed to acquire it from a local authority in Surrey.

Benton End

Three ways to celebrate artist Cedric Morris: a talk, exhibition and garden tour

24 March 2026

The reopening of Benton End as a museum and garden later this year has sparked a wave of Cedric Morris-related events.

Hans Baldung drawing

French government declares Old Master drawing National Treasure ahead of auction

24 March 2026

The auction of a rare and unpublished drawing by Hans Baldung (c.1484-1545) that was due to take place in Paris on March 23 has been postponed after the work was declared a National Treasure by the French government.

Leadhills Mine documents

Historical archive of Scottish Enlightenment mathematician and innovator blocked from export

23 March 2026

An extensive 18th century archive relating to James Stirling (1692-1770) has been blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the funds to keep it in the UK.

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Mail coach watch is among five lots to watch

23 March 2026

With estimates from £50, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including Reuters uncovering Banksy’s identity

22 March 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news agency Reuters publishing the findings of its investigation into Banksy’s identity

Martin Brothers vase

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Martin Brothers vase with grotesque dragons

20 March 2026

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