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With estimates from £300-12,000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.

From a treasured piece of TV history to the evolution of the spirits trade, read what members of the art and antiques market had to say this week.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of the Court of Appeals in London upholding a decision that said advisor Simon de Pury was entitled to a $10m fee on the strength of a handshake agreement.

Antique jewellery can be an ideal birthday present, especially when it features the appropriate birthstone.

A look at the top quality works on view at commercial galleries and major institutions in the run-up to London’s busy summer schedule of art fairs and events.

Russian art specialists MacDougall’s is marking 15 years since holding its first auction in London and has announced that its upcoming sale on June 5 will have a total estimate of £8.5m.

ATG’s selection of hammer highlights over the past week includes a rare ticket for a Beatles concert in Hong Kong, an Iznik tile made in Ottoman Turkey and owned by artist Sir Howard Hodgkin, and a Qianlong cinnabar lacquer treasure box and cover.