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Leica 0-series

Prototype of first Leica compact camera expected to break record at auction

12 March 2025

The Leica I was the first mass-produced Leica. One of its prototypes, the 0-series, heads to auction this summer

Pierre Soulages print

Art historian's modern prints emerge at south London auction

12 March 2025

A collection of works owned by German-born art historian Klaus Hinrichsen (1912-2004), a key figure in promoting émigré art in the UK, emerged at the latest specialist Prints & Multiples sale at south London saleroom Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium).

The Yangtze Gorges

Travel the globe with rare book dealer's latest catalogue

12 March 2025

Shapero Rare Books deals in antiquarian and rare books and works on paper. Its Travel Catalogue 2025 is an adventure around the world

2685IE Viscontea Niemeyer Chair 1

Modern furniture made with the Niemeyer touch

11 March 2025

As with Pierre Jeanneret and his vision for Chandigarh in India, Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) is famous for his involvement in the city of Brasilia as chief architect.

Matevž Langus portrait

A real jewel: Portrait by Slovenian artist bid to 13 times estimate with buyer also purchasing sitter's necklace

11 March 2025

The artist Matevž Langus (1792-1855) is not a familiar name in UK salerooms. However, in his native Slovenia he remains well known as a portraitist and fresco painter.

'Writing ball' designed by Rasmus Malling-Hansen

Example of the world’s first commercial typewriter appears at auction

11 March 2025

Rasmus Malling-Hansen designed the pincushion-like device in 1865 to help deaf students "speak with their fingers"

Sèvres tobacco-jar

Sèvres tobacco jar is among five lots to watch

10 March 2025

With estimates from £600, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week