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Georgian soufflé dishes set to dazzle at Battersea winter fair

10 January 2025

A pair of William IV silver soufflé dishes, which were part of the King William IV & Queen Adelaide dinner service, are set to be a highlight at the upcoming Decorative fair

Essex Book By Chase Owen

First-hand account of ill-fated whaleship that inspired Moby-Dick heads to auction

09 January 2025

A first-hand account documenting the 1820 sinking of American whaleship the Essex heads to auction on January 16.

The Fairhaven panels

UK government blocks export of remarkable 17th century panels

09 January 2025

An export bar has been placed on a set of highly decorated 17th century panels that sold at Sotheby’s last year for £1.62m.

Spencer Davis Guitars Group Shot

Spencer Davis' guitars highlight Bonhams' Pop Culture sale

09 January 2025

An online Pop Culture sale at Bonhams offers a tuneful slice of rock history from a musician who helped define the 1960s in Britain.

LA PROMESSE Image Credit Anne Curry Sculpture

Bronze sculpture stolen from artist Anne Curry’s garden

08 January 2025

A large bronze sculpture has been stolen from the grounds of its creator Anne Curry’s home and art studio.

Ruby Slippers

Heritage Auctions records highest-ever total for 2024

08 January 2025

Landmark entertainment, sports and comics auctions contributed to a fourth consecutive record-setting year for the US auction house

Scrimshaw whale

Ban on selling antique scrimshaw to come into effect this month

08 January 2025

The UK’s ban on the trade in antique scrimshaw and narwhal tusks will come into force on January 28.