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Mantuan roundel

Buyer sought for £20.4m Renaissance roundel to keep it in the UK

03 June 2021

A rare Renaissance roundel has been temporarily blocked from export by the UK government in the hope a buyer in the UK will emerge.

Dr Philip Errington

Industry updates: New hires across UK dealers and US auction houses

02 June 2021

Among the latest Movers & Shakers is a new hire at book dealer Peter Harrington.

Cigar butt

How much for a cigar butt?

01 June 2021

The answer, last week, was £3500.

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A Cotswold School sideboard and a rare coronation souvenir are among the four lots to watch at auction

31 May 2021

With estimates from £30-6000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.

Most Read

Top stories this week – including news of a record-breaking Gothic ivory table casket

30 May 2021

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a c.1330 gothic ivory table casket that made a record in Scotland.

Portobello Road

Kensington & Chelsea council launches study for locals to have say over development including in and around Portobello Road

29 May 2021

Kensington & Chelsea council has launched a study of locations across its borough including Portobello Road.

Poppies picture

Rare octagonal Cartier watch and a Victorian poppy picture feature in our pick of five auction highlights

28 May 2021

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Victorian picture featuring poppies that made nearly four-times its low estimate.