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Rubens’ Portrait of a Man as the God Mars

Rubens painting to be offered in Modern art evening sale

23 February 2023

Sir Peter Paul Rubens’ 'Portrait of a Man as the God Mars', once the most expensive work by the artist ever sold at auction, is to be offered at a Sotheby's Modern art sale.

Ryedale Hoard

Treasure Act strengthened so more antiquities finds can be bought by museums

22 February 2023

The government is updating the Treasure Act so that important finds that are not part of the current legal definition can be more easily bought by museums.

Gabriel Metsu picture

Plea to help recover paintings stolen in Belgravia

21 February 2023

The Met police and Sloane Street Auctions are appealing for help to recover three pictures taken from a viewing in Belgravia.

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A rare 16th century livery cupboard is among five lots to watch

20 February 2023

With estimates from £800, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Top stories this week including news of a portrait discovery by dealer Rupert Maas

19 February 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of an engaging portrait of a young boy that was bought by Rupert Maas at a regional auction being restored and fully attributed to Harold Knight (1874-1961).

Spode White Star Line blue and gilt cup and saucer

White Star Line cup and saucer star in our pick of six auction highlights

17 February 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Spode cup and saucer with a Titanic connection that made six times estimate at Richard Winterton.

Charles Hanson and Robin Fletcher

Hansons Auctioneers expands into Kent with latest saleroom opening at The Pantiles Arcade

16 February 2023

A Kent saleroom for Hansons and a new face at Noonans are among the latest recruitment and expansion news across the art and antiques sector.