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Top stories this week including news of a Gustav Klimt portrait at Sotheby’s that could set a record

25 June 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a portrait by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) that could set a record for any painting sold in Europe.

Double portrait

Compton Verney buys rare 17th century double portrait of black and white women

23 June 2023

Compton Verney has confirmed the purchase of a rare 17th century double portrait depicting two women, one black and one white. It had previously sold at auction in 2021.

Gold sapphire ring

15th century sapphire ring found by metal detectorist stars in our pick of five auction highlights

23 June 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a 15th century gold and sapphire ring unearthed near a medieval nunnery that more than doubled its estimate.

Joseph Wright of Derby Self Portrait

Art Fund helps museums to buy 900 items in 2022 with £4.5m of funding

22 June 2023

The Art Fund’s latest annual review revealed it had helped support acquisitions of more than 900 objects and works of art for museums in 2022.

Harper Field

New auction premises in Derbyshire and Gloucestershire and new hires - a round-up of the latest art and antiques moves

20 June 2023

Harper Field and Bamfords’ new salerooms are among the recent updates.

Finchley watercolour by JMW Turner

JMW Turner view of Finchley among five lots to watch this week

19 June 2023

With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Top stories this week including news of a rediscovered 16th century portrait making a record

18 June 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a previously unrecorded version of portrait of a famous hirsute woman emerging in France.