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Auctioneer Catherine Southon

New premises for Catherine Southon saleroom

06 September 2024

Catherine Southon Auctioneers & Valuers has moved to new premises with a permanent saleroom.

2659 AR Dawsons Silver Centrepiece 1

An important George III silver candelabra centrepiece lights up Maidenhead saleroom

05 September 2024

Pulling out a suitcase from under a bed during a probate valuation, auctioneer and valuer at Dawsons Nicky Houston was astonished at what she found hidden inside.

Classic Entrance Web

Classic Antique Fairs cancels event in Farnborough

04 September 2024

With only a few weeks to go before the event, Classic Antique Fairs has postponed its September outing.

John Constable hampstead

Rediscovered John Constable painting of Hampstead sells for £410,000

04 September 2024

A previously unpublished oil sketch by John Constable provoked fierce bidding at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury

2659 NE Rare Book Auctions4

Jim Spencer starts new chapter as he moves from Hansons auction house to launch his own saleroom

04 September 2024

Book specialist Jim Spencer has left Hansons and is launching his own saleroom offering monthly timed online auctions in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

2659 AR WW Meissen Tailor

Meissen figure of Count Brühl’s Tailor cuts a sartorial dash at Salisbury auction

04 September 2024

Standing at 17in (43cm) high, the overly confident swagger of this eccentric bewigged gentleman is evident.

2659 AR Dore & Rees Maiolica

Rare Italian Renaissance Deruta maiolica charger shines at Somerset auction

03 September 2024

Despite its poor condition, an early 16th century Deruta maiolica portrait charger has sold for 15 times its estimate at auction in Somerset.