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‘Only a Shower’ by Charles Burton Barber

Bonhams’ revised sale schedule includes host of art and antiques auctions in London

30 April 2020

Bonhams has announced a revised sale schedule for May and June in UK, US, Hong Kong and Australia.

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Coronavirus: Dealers sell antiquities to give NHS and homeless charities a boost

30 April 2020

When coronavirus first led to a UK lockdown, some dealers reported feeling powerless to help or even to sell. Now traders are launching more and more efforts to transact while doing some good.

‘The Black Lion’ by Hugh Cronyn

Auction record for Hugh Cronyn as Chiswick’s sale goes local

29 April 2020

A group of works by the versatile Canadian-British painter Hugh Cronyn (1905-1996) came from the artist’s estate to Chiswick Auctions’ latest art sale.

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Chance to record with Sting, have a coffee with Hillary Clinton or a Shakespearian acting lesson with Sir Patrick Stewart: all up for grabs at charity auction

28 April 2020

Sotheby’s and Google will auction star-studded experiences to raise money for the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

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Elvis Presley debut single, a Chinese vase and a Victorian snuff box are among five lots to watch at auction this week

27 April 2020

With estimates from £200-1000, here are five previews of upcoming items this week.

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Rare book fair in Paris postponed until September

27 April 2020

The ‘Salon International du Livre Rare’ (International Rare Book Fair) which was due to be held this month at the Grand Palais in Paris, has been postponed until September 4-6.

Top stories this week – including news of Philip Mould selling a portrait miniature to Jane Austen’s House museum

26 April 2020

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of dealer Philip Mould selling a portrait miniature of the woman who inspired a classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’ character.