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Modern British wood engraver Guy Malet in sharp focus at Ditchling

31 August 2017

British printmaking between the wars has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years with a auctioneers, dealers and museums and galleries all adding to a growing interest.

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Dinky delights from extensive collections roar into two auctions

31 August 2017

Collectors of Dinky toys will be delighted by two auctions coming up this month offering the ever-popular toy vehicles.

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“No hope left for Europe”: Einstein’s warning of Hitler’s rise to power sells at auction

30 August 2017

A letter written by Albert Einstein to a close friend predicting Adolf Hitler’s rise has surpassed estimates at a US auction.

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Original ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona goes under the hammer at Phillips

30 August 2017

A Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ once owned by the actor himself will go under the hammer in New York in October.

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Hemswell Antique Centres launches updated website

30 August 2017

An updated website for Hemswell Antique Centres has been launched as part of a larger programme of redevelopment marking its 30th year.

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Christie’s increases buyer’s premium

29 August 2017

Auction house Christie’s has raised its buyer’s premium. The latest changes to the thresholds follow Sotheby’s announcement of a new premium structure last week.

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Queen Victoria’s coronet to remain in UK after V&A Museum acquisition

29 August 2017

A sapphire and diamond coronet designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria has been acquired by the V&A Museum. It was previously sold by a London dealer to an overseas buyer but was blocked from export by the government in 2015.