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An exceptionally rare, large gilt-bronze Ming lamp took top spot at Bonhams’ Fine Chinese Art sale in London last week.

Lord Byron was described as ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’ but items connected to the poet and general hellraiser make very welcome consignments for auction houses given the appeal of his name.

Cambridge-based auctioneers, Cheffins is to sell the remaining collection from once renowned architectural antiques business, T. Crowther & Sons.

Rediscoveries, museum acquisitions, disappointing government decisions: this week’s selection of quotes has it all. Also find out what gave Lynn Chadwick a boost at Chorley’s learn more about this year’s Décor-Architectural fair.

Examples of classical Greek sculpture carved from a piece of ivory are rare survivors. A small horse’s head, executed with a considerable degree of naturalism from this fragile organic material, proved highly sought-after when it came up for auction in Monaco.

The windswept shore of south-west Scotland is a long way from Pitcairn Island, but a cannon coming up for auction at a Dumfries saleroom links the far-flung locations and a famous mutiny.

A new online antique business is targeting a newer modern market, presenting its stock as part of a lifestyle brand.