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UK dealers witness “collectors’ confidence” at BRAFA

10 February 2026

UK exhibitors at the recent BRAFA Art Fair in Brussels were heartened by a strong list of sales.

Two ‘putti’ sculpture

Plea for UK institution to raise £750,000 for Bedford House puttis blocked from export

10 February 2026

A pair of puttis, believed to have been crafted as one of a pair of chimney pieces for Bedford House in London, have been blocked from export.

Antonello da Messina’s Ecce Homo

Rare Antonello da Messina panel sells to Italian government following auction withdrawal

10 February 2026

Following the last-minute withdrawal of arguably Sotheby’s headline lot of the latest round of Old Master sales in New York, it has been announced that the rare double-sided panel by Antonello da Messina (c.1430-79) has been acquired by the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Portrait of John Russell Taylor

Portrait of the critic John Russell Taylor is among five lots to watch

09 February 2026

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

Four Red Tulip Petals by Eliot Hodgkin

Petal power: Eliot Hodgkin study brings ‘extremely wealthy’ collectors to Chichester sale

09 February 2026

Berkshire-born artist Eliot Hodgkin (1905-87) is known for his highly detailed still-lifes of natural objects, depicting subjects ranging from fruit and vegetables to eggs and pastries.

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Top stories this week including the search for missing works from Trinity House Paintings

08 February 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of 25 works listed as missing following the collapse of dealer Trinity House Paintings

TEFAF New York

UK supplies most new exhibitors to TEFAF New York

06 February 2026

TEFAF New York has announced the line-up at its next edition, which includes 10 newcomers among 88 exhibitors.