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A Louis XV commode decorated c.1975 with shells by the designer Anthony Redmile was among the standout sales at the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair’s opening day.

The Musée d’Orsay in Paris has acquired two large paintings by Giulio Aristide Sartorio (1860-1932) from Rome dealership Antonacci Lapiccirella.

Chiswick Auctions will conduct what it believes is the first ever auction devoted to Indian and Burmese silver of the Raj period on February 14.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news that art dealer Simon C Dickinson has appointed Milo Dickinson as MD.

Late 19th century Louis Vuitton Explorer trunks are a rare and desirable subset of vintage luggage.

With 39,000 of these campaign honours given out, which ones can generate extra demand and achieve higher prices?

Small group of the author’s ever-popular works makes a big impression at Gloucestershire saleroom

Portrait of Lord Byron subject offered at Dreweatts auction demonstrates considerable skill of a British artist

'Lovers', a pastel on paper by Rosalie Brill (1903-92) features in the latest online exhibition by Modern British Art Gallery.

This otherwise mundane late 18th century fiddle pattern silver dessert spoon is from Lord Nelson’s first personal service.

Lot offers US editions of two science-fiction and fantasy classics by the US writer

An early 19th century transformation game featured at Mellors & Kirk (24% buyer’s premium) in Nottingham as part of a January 17 sale.

The personal stories behind medals are becoming increasingly relevant to collectors.

Traditional and contemporary connections examined through London exhibition showing mix of styles

Vice Admiral Davidge Gould was the last surviving member of Nelson’s Band of Brothers, dying in 1847

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.

In its earliest days flying was frequently lethal, in and out of combat.

By the end of the First World War it has been estimated that over eight million horses had died.

Society portraits from the early part of the 20th century retain a good following at auction