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A collection of rare Adam-style Georgian fireplaces is coming to auction in Yorkshire in November.

An Old Master with a quirky but arresting subject drew hefty competition at Woolley & Wallis’ (27/26% buyer’s premium) latest picture sale.

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Our latest round up of moves and appointments includes updates from dealers and auction houses

An early portrait of a child by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) has come to auction in France, having never left the family of the sitter.

Two maiolica plaques by the celebrated Renaissance artist Francesco Xanto Avelli (1487-1542) have resurfaced after more than 140 years out of the public eye.

A group of 240 hair combs, pins and ornaments from a vendor who began collecting in the 1960s will be offered at auction.

A previously unrecorded drawing by the great Canaletto (1697-1768) has emerged for sale at Oxford auction house Mallams.

With estimates from £2000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of Christie’s and Bonhams making changes to their buyer’s fees

A pair of c.1800 flintlock box-lock pocket pistols have been stolen from a home in the New Forest.

A group of books, letters and photographs from the family of Beatrix Potter’s (1866-1943) great-nephew, the late Brigadier John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), will come to auction next week.

A selection of art and antiques from Grade II Listed Ogston Hall, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, will be offered at Cheffins sale in Cambridge next week.