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Coat of arms

Rediscovered Cardinal Wolsey coat of arms on display in London ahead of sale 

24 October 2025

An oak and polychrome carving of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's coat of arms has been rediscovered following research by St James’ art dealer Simon Dickinson.

An archive of menus and food related ephemera

Antony Worrall Thompson collection sells at Bonhams

24 October 2025

The celebrity chef served up something tasty at Bonhams Knightsbridge: a few morsels from of his own collection.

Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art auction

Christie’s posts higher Modern British total with new buyer’s premium now in force

24 October 2025

Christie’s reported a 20% year-on-year rise in the total for its evening sale of Modern British and Irish Art in London – the first auction in this category to take place under the firm’s updated rate of buyer’s premium.

Art Basel

Growth in high end women art collectors as they outspend men

23 October 2025

A report has revealed high net worth women have outspent their male peers by 46% on average, driven by the growth in Millennial and Gen Z collectors.

Antibes by Leslie Marr

Artists’ estates sale underlines vibrant market at more affordable levels

23 October 2025

The Modern and Contemporary art market isn’t all about the expensive headline lots sold during Frieze week.

Bonhams London

Bonhams sold to asset management company as senior staff depart

23 October 2025

Auction house Bonhams has a new owner and has announced sweeping changes in the firm’s management team.

Crown

Details of stolen Louvre jewels revealed

22 October 2025

A manhunt continues for the four suspects who broke into the Louvre in Paris and stole eight jewels valued at in excess of €88m (£76m).