Auctioneers

A 19th century folk art painting of one black and one white child depicted together as equals has been purchased at auction by art dealer Philip Mould.

A painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) from the collection of the divorcing couple Mark Fisch and Rachel Davidson led the latest series of Old Master sales in New York.

Italianate coffee pots and covered sugar basins are the most recognisable domestic forms in Maltese silver. And they are much coveted.

Kent auction house C&T has set up a US operation for militaria consignments.

Chiswick Auctions will conduct what it believes is the first ever auction devoted to Indian and Burmese silver of the Raj period on February 14.

Late 19th century Louis Vuitton Explorer trunks are a rare and desirable subset of vintage luggage.

With 39,000 of these campaign honours given out, which ones can generate extra demand and achieve higher prices?

Small group of the author’s ever-popular works makes a big impression at Gloucestershire saleroom

Portrait of Lord Byron subject offered at Dreweatts auction demonstrates considerable skill of a British artist

This otherwise mundane late 18th century fiddle pattern silver dessert spoon is from Lord Nelson’s first personal service.

Lot offers US editions of two science-fiction and fantasy classics by the US writer

An early 19th century transformation game featured at Mellors & Kirk (24% buyer’s premium) in Nottingham as part of a January 17 sale.

The personal stories behind medals are becoming increasingly relevant to collectors.

Vice Admiral Davidge Gould was the last surviving member of Nelson’s Band of Brothers, dying in 1847

In its earliest days flying was frequently lethal, in and out of combat.

By the end of the First World War it has been estimated that over eight million horses had died.

Society portraits from the early part of the 20th century retain a good following at auction

Freeman’s in Philaldephia is selling the far-reaching Ellis and Suzanne Rubin collection of Wedgwood across a number of sales.

Strong provenance helps seated guardian figure estimated at £100-150 to stand out at Derbyshire auction

Focus on two contrasting sculptures from the same era by Feuchere and Boehm sold in recent auctions