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Sarum Master bible

Public fundraising sees Sarum Master bible return to Salisbury Cathedral

20 December 2024

A bible written and illuminated by the Sarum Master has returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 years after being written there.

Attributed To Thomas Loggon (1706 1780), The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells,

Yuletide catalogues from British watercolours to ancient jewellery

20 December 2024

From classic British watercolours to ancient world jewellery, the latest seasonal catalogues issued by dealers offer a wealth of history and ideas.

Bobby Moore Shirt

Bobby Moore World Cup shirt and Arthur Ashe racket lead sale in Paris

19 December 2024

A red England Bobby Moore shirt from the 1970 World Cup quarter final against West Germany and Arthur Ashe’s tennis racket featured at Agutte’s Memories of Legends sale in Paris.

Barry Humphries

One to watch: Christie’s to offer Barry Humphries collection in 2025

19 December 2024

One of the lesser known facts about the comedian, entertainer and TV personality Barry Humphries was his erudite art collecting.

Beatles Legal Doc

Documents detailing break-up of The Beatles sell at Berkshire auction

18 December 2024

A collection of legal documents relating to the break-up of The Beatles appeared at London auction house Dawsons Auctioneers on December 12.

René Magritte’s 1954 L’empire des lumieres

Christie’s results down 6% but stronger sales recorded in second half of year

18 December 2024

A better second half of the year and strong private sales helped Christie’s make the best of a difficult 2024.

Hansons Cornwall

Hansons moves into Cornwall taking over Barbara Kirk’s former saleroom

18 December 2024

Auction house Hansons has expanded to Cornwall after taking over the premises run by Barbara Kirk until her recent retirement.