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Johnny Van Haeften

High-priced sales racked up at Frieze Masters on first day of fair

16 October 2025

Frieze London and Frieze Masters opened with a strong attendance and a string of sales reported on the first day of the fairs in Regent’s Park.

Octagonal bench

National Gallery benches take seven times estimate at auction

16 October 2025

A group of benches consigned by The National Gallery took more than seven times their top estimate at auction.

Gold pendant

British Museum launches fundraising plea to buy £3.5m 'Tudor Heart' pendant

15 October 2025

The British Museum is trying to raise funds to buy a gold pendant discovered by a metal detectorist in a field in Warwickshire in 2019.

Red Bridge Near Aspatria by Percy Kelly

New high for Percy Kelly at Cumbria auction

15 October 2025

Cumbria saleroom Mitchells (22% buyer’s premium) broke its own auction record for Percy Kelly (1918-93) this autumn.

Édouard Challemel du Rozier and Rodica Seward

New owners, hires and expansion: latest updates from across auction houses, dealers and fairs

14 October 2025

The latest Movers & Shakers in the world of art and antiques

Leaping Man by Elisabeth Frink

Swindon sale benefits from the friends of Frink

14 October 2025

A significant group of Modern British artworks proved a major highlight of a recent auction held by Kidson-Trigg (24% buyer’s premium) in Swindon.

Art Nouveau box

Art Nouveau trinket box is among five lots to watch

13 October 2025

With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week