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Chiswick Auctions set what is thought to be a record for a Dunhill lighter when a silver and enamel ‘fancy shape’ pocket lighter and watch hammered at £19,000.

Christie’s is holding a Chinese works of art sale in London this autumn – its first for five years. The online auction titled Art of Asia, including the Palmer Family Collection closes on November 12.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Christie's reporting a rise in its Modern British and Irish Art evening sale total with its new buyer’s premium now in force

Thomas Field Gibson (1803-89) was a man of many talents and interests.

A couple of intriguing pictures offered as ‘attributed to’ major artists drew interest at Wotton Auction Rooms’ (20% buyer’s premium) latest quarterly fine art sale.

In the 16th century, so-called double mazer goblets were highly treasured works of art.

Early evidence suggests uncertainty is a major obstacle for the market

James Brett was an antiques dealer of international repute specialising in the finest English and European antique furniture, sculpture and metal work.

For many decades, the collection of the German industrialist Walter Bauer, who died in 1968, has been hidden from public view.

The 28th edition of Asian Art in London takes place from October 27-November 6

A selection of upcoming auction highlights

Engraving indicates timepiece had been taken during the 1815 battle and presented to a lieutenant