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The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a Devon saleroom selling a stoneware dragon vase for eight times estimate

A rediscovered miniature by Nicholas Hilliard, believed to depict Shakespeare’s muse Henry Wriothesley, the 3rd Earl of Southampton (1573-1624), has sold for a six-figure sum.

Christie’s will offer works from the collection of Robert and Patricia Weis at its upcoming series of Modern and Contemporary art auctions in New York.

Two key paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92) have been acquired by the National Trust from the Rothschild collection.

Wiltshire auction house Henry Aldridge & Son is expanding, investing a seven-figure sum in its home town of Devizes.

Antonin Mercié’s (1845-1916) sculpture of David vanquishing Goliath caused a real stir when the French artist first exhibited the original plaster model in 1872.

Following disagreements over ritual and governance, two rival Freemasonry grand lodges – the Antients and Moderns – had emerged in the 1750s.

What is thought to be the largest and most comprehensive private collection of Beatrix Potter memorabilia ever assembled comes for sale in the autumn.

Woolley & Wallis of Salisbury has appointed Max Fisher as head of decorative arts and design.

George Best’s 1968 European Cup semi-final shirt is up for auction at Toovey’s in Washington, West Sussex, on October 9.

The first part of Christopher Saunders’ stock will be offered on September 13

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

A silver snuffbox presented as a token of gratitude to a ship captain involved in the rescue of passengers from one of the most significant maritime disasters of the 19th century is on offer at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester.