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Underlining the potential of artworks still to draw European interest in the post-Brexit market, a good number of pictures brought notable bidding from across the Channel at a recent Roseberys auction.

Half a dozen artworks were saved for the nation in the past year and are on display at museums across the UK.

After cricket fans have been enthralled by the exciting England vs India test series, bidding as well as batting and bowling will come into play at Newbury auction house Dreweatts.

A fine example of the Libertas Americana silver medal sold for £63,000 at Anderson & Garland’s Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu auction in Newcastle this week.

An ancient Egyptian cosmetic vessel made in the form of a grasshopper or cicada comes to auction in London this week.

Auction house Phillips has introduced a new format for its buyer’s premium.

French artist Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) is described in the Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists as ‘a colourful and formidable character, outspoken in her feminine independence’.

Arts charity Jerwood Foundation has purchased another Ben Nicholson (1894-1982) artwork.

Antiques dealer, auctioneer, museum curator and TV presenter Steven Moore is publishing his latest book this autumn.

The first of six new episodes of the BBC’s 'Fake or Fortune?' had an ambiguous outcome.

A stolen painting of Madonna and Child by Antonio Solario (1465-1530) has been returned after more than 50 years.

With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week