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The Lawes Resolutions of Women’s Rights

Copy of earliest book on laws relating to women emerges at Newcastle saleroom

25 August 2025

‘The Lawes Resolutions of Women’s Rights: or the Lawes Provision for Women’, attributed to the English lawyer Thomas Edgar and printed in 1632 by John More, is recognised as the earliest book in the English language to compile laws relating to women.

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Top stories this week including Forum Auctions splitting from Dreweatts and Gurr Johns

24 August 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of works on paper specialist Forum Auctions separating from parent company Gurr Johns

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Brazilian curator grant and new exhibitors feature at Frieze Masters

22 August 2025

This year’s edition of Frieze Masters features a number of collaborations and several new exhibitors.

Edward VII by Emil Fuchs

Edward VII drawing gets stamp of approval from bidders

22 August 2025

If this small portrait of Edward VII looks a bit like a postage stamp, that’s no surprise.

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Exeter museum acquires Anglo Saxon coin with first mention of city's name

21 August 2025

An Anglo-Saxon silver penny with the first recorded use of the name ‘Exeter’ has been acquired by that city’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery.

Sotheby's Breuer Building in New York

Sotheby’s to open Breuer Building premises ahead of flagship New York sales

21 August 2025

Auction house Sotheby’s has announced the opening date of its New York headquarters at the Breuer Building.

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How an empty market hall became a vibrant Covent Garden art venue

21 August 2025

Jubilee Market in Covent Garden is marking a half-century in business.