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A 1608 portrait by Robert Peake (c.1551-1619) long believed to depict William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has gone on the market for £10m.

A record for Beswick pottery was set in Stoke-on-Trent this month when a rare variant of one of the factory’s best-known models sold for a five-figure sum.

Wedgwood design was made from clay found when the First Fleet landed in Australia.

An elaborate 17th century burr walnut coffre-fort (or strongbox) has been sold by Alexander George Antiques.

TEFAF Maastricht is expanding its Showcase section to include 10 galleries next year.

The only known poster from ‘The Day the Music Died’ became the most expensive concert poster when it sold for a premium inclusive $447,000 ($379,500) at Heritage Auctions of Dallas on November 11.

Is buying second-hand set for an unprecedented period of growth?

Forensic and scientific expertise recommended when it comes to condition reports and verification of attribution.

A Madonna and Child by the Venetian Renaissance Master Giovanni Bellini (c.1430-1516) and assistant sold in Vienna for a hammer price of €1.13m (£982,610).

Sixteenth century single folio manuscript displays orgiastic spree in graphic detail

A selection of 16 upcoming lots from auctions taking place around the UK.

A rare early 16th century Flemish tapestry that was part of an impressive imperial commission is coming up for sale in France in early December.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the sale of a collection of memorabilia from the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.

Chiswick Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) was another of the London salerooms that held a designated sale in Islamic week.

The pandemic forced more buyers online and the trend has continued.

An unpublished group of works by the French sculptor Germaine Richier (1902-59) that have remained with the artist’s family are to be auctioned.

Since Britain left the EU on January 31, 2020, and the transition period ended on December 31 that year, the way goods are moved between the UK and the EU has changed – costing more money and time.

The art and antiques sector is already regarded as ‘green’ due to the items in question having been ‘reused’ and ‘recycled’ rather than created new each time.

ATG’s pick of auction lots bought by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com, featuring both the highest prices over-estimate and the top prices paid online.