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A Roman bust discovered in a US charity shop and bought for just $34.99 will be repatriated to Germany.

The art and antiques trade have been asked to look out for a stolen sculpture and jewellery taken from a home in Surrey.

From stage costumes, handwritten lyrics and guitars to Victorian paintings, a Faberge clock and Japanese art, the private collection of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (1946-91) is to be offered in a series of auctions.

An exhibition at Christie’s, a talk at Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair and a collection offered at book dealer Peter Harrington are all part of the celebration of the Bard.

With estimates from £150, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of the sad passing of the antiques expert, author and Antiques Roadshow stalwart Judith Miller.

A selection of upcoming lots from the Post-War and Contemporary art sector including a John Tunnard landscape and an Alan Davie abstract.