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One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever discovered was hammered down at $43m (£32m) at Sotheby’s after a 10 minute bidding battle between seven bidders.

Christie’s has reported its best first-half results in five years while Sotheby’s posted its highest ever figures for the same period.

Gregory Ebbs has a reminder for fellow dealers and auction houses: “Always check underneath the seat – you never know what history might be waiting to be found”.

While not as lucrative as the ‘select’ first tranche, part two of the Brian Whitton collection of works by John Tunnard (1900-71) at Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland (25% buyer’s premium) nevertheless demonstrated a breadth of interest in pictures from across the artist’s career.

A previously unrecorded portrait of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy has set a house record for Wimbledon Auctions (25% buyer’s premium).

Last month The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force, updating the 2017 rules.

With estimates from £250, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week