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Leica 0-series model, number 112

Leica prototype takes seven-figure sum

10 July 2025

A Leica prototype camera took a hammer price of €6m (€7.2m including premium) against an estimate of €1.5m-2m at an auction in Austria.

Woodland in Fulbourn

Cambridgeshire woodland opens to mark Cheffins 200th anniversary

09 July 2025

A new swathe of woodland in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire has been planted as part of estate agents and auction house Cheffins’ 200-year anniversary.

Neil Lanham

New book goes behind the scenes in the auction world over the past 70 years

09 July 2025

Auctioneer Neil Lanham publishes a “chronicle of country life, auctioneering and world record prices spanning more than 70 years”

Harry Potter books

Complete signed first edition run of seven Harry Potter books comes to auction

08 July 2025

A group of seven first edition hardback copies of the Harry Potter books, all signed by author JK Rowling, are being offered by Heritage Auctions.

Canaletto view of Venice

Top 10 Old Masters at auction

08 July 2025

The record-setting £27.5m Canaletto at Christie’s last week represented the sixth highest sum ever recorded at auction for an Old Master. But what others feature in the top 10?

Downton Abbey

Bonhams hosts ‘farewell’ Downton Abbey props auction and exhibition

08 July 2025

The third (and final) Downton Abbey film is set to be released in September and a goodbye auction of the hit TV series and film franchise’s props is being hosted by Bonhams.

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Reverse engraved glass picture of Amsterdam is among five lots to watch

07 July 2025

With estimates from £1000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week