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‘Most valuable Disneyland artefact ever offered at auction’ heads to Californian saleroom

15 May 2017

More than 1000 Disneyland props and souvenirs are heading to auction in California next month.

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Rolex record set at Phillips auction for Vietnamese Emperor's watch

15 May 2017

A new record has been set for a rare Rolex watch once owned by the last Emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai.

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Imperfect Jiaqing vase surpasses expectations to lead Sworders’ Asian art sale

15 May 2017

A Chinese Jiaqing (1795-1820) vase led Sworders’ recent Asian art sale with a five-figure result despite imperfect condition.

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They said what?! The week (8-14 May) in quotes from the art and antiques world

14 May 2017

In its weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others from across the market.

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Bonhams hosts exhibition of Erté’s designs from Glyndebourne Opera

13 May 2017

Set and costume designs by artist Erté for the 1980 Glyndebourne Opera production of 'Der Rosenkavalier' are to go on display at auction house Bonhams this month.

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JK Rowling joins police appeal to find stolen Harry Potter prequel

12 May 2017

JK Rowling and the West Midlands Police have issued an appeal to find a stolen handwritten Harry Potter prequel.

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Jackie Kennedy’s watch and painting head to auction in New York

12 May 2017

Jackie Kennedy’s Cartier watch and a rediscovered painting are on offer as part of Christie’s 'Rare Watches and American Icons' sale in New York.