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Five images from pioneer photographers on sale in Paris

29 October 2018

November is a major month in the Paris calendar for photograph events. The central focus is the mammoth Paris Photo fair at the Grand Palais which opens to the public from November 8-11.

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They said what?! The week (October 22-28) in quotes from the art and antiques market

28 October 2018

Art and antiques experts reflected on new careers, changing technology and growing companies this week. Read what they said with our weekly quotes round-up.

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Olympic football gold medal from 1908 won by later Manchester United chairman in Busby Babes era comes up at auction

27 October 2018

Harold Hardman’s journey from amateur footballer and solicitor to chairman of Manchester United in the era of the Busby Babes is a fascinating story in itself. But a medal coming up for auction in Oxford on November 14 adds even more appeal.

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Painting made by artificial intelligence and algorithm sells for $350,000

26 October 2018

A painting made by artificial intelligence has sold at Christie’s for a hammer price of $350,000 (£273,420).

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Hammer highlights: five lots that caught bidders’ eyes including a rare example of automobilia

26 October 2018

A Banksy print, a Suffragette medal and a rare piece of British automobilia are among ATG’s selection of highlights that sold at auctions this week.

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Single-owner sale of jewellery - including more than 100 Georg Jensen items - comes to auction

26 October 2018

A major collection of late 19th and early 20th century jewellery amassed by a Buckinghamshire collector over half a century, comes to auction next week.

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Most read: ATG’s top stories this week (October 18-24) including Christie’s criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority and a Japanese sleeper

26 October 2018

The most popular stories on the website over the last week included news of Christie’s auction house receiving criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority of a ‘misleading’ advert and a Japanese black lacquer cup that took a surprise £23,000 at auction.