Bonhams

Graham Slater (1927-2024) was fascinated by relics of Stuart and Georgian Britain. His wife Rosemary shared his passions, including his love of mudlarking, exploring the banks of the Thames for fragments washed up by each new tide.

The Cheong family collection of Martin Brothers comes for sale at Bonhams in Sydney on March 27.

Julia Margaret Cameron was a neighbour and close friend of Alfred Tennyson on the Isle of Wight.

The Spirit of Ecstasy sculpture was created by Charles Sykes as a mascot for Rolls-Royce cars.

Piaget launched its Polo wristwatch model in 1979.

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

A copy of pioneering female author’s novel Evelina appeared at auction for first time in a decade

Among the portraits bringing demand at the latest series of Old Master auctions in London was a pair of works depicting young women by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810).

Collector’s complete set of books from Morris’ publishing project comes to a saleroom for first time in 50 years

Consignments have been thin on the ground but various lots attracted significant sums at the recent London series

End of year highlights included specialist collection amassed by couple who were both renowned experts

A Books, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs sale that ran online at Bonhams Knightsbridge (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium) included a fine group of Suffragette textiles. A particular rarity is the Votes for Women ‘motoring’ scarf.

An Irish presentation ormolu-mounted and enamelled sabre came for sale at a recent auction at Bonhams Knightsbridge (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium).