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Well-funded bidders joined the fray at the recent sale of tinplate toys held by Hohenstaufen (24.5% buyer’s premium) in Göppingen. The two top lots were very different but brought equally impressive results.

The Leicester engineer Robert Crawford Johnson (1882-1937) registered the design for the cube teapot in 1916.

Bronze works by the accomplished 20th century sculptor prove to be sought-after purchases

A scarce First World War recruiting poster proclaiming Irishmen Avenge the Lusitania has sold to a London museum as part of a large collection offered at Dorset saleroom Onslows (29% buyer’s premium inc VAT).

Our selection of lots from 12 upcoming sales

Original cover artwork, antiquarian books and more modern novels made up a sci-fi and fantasy selection at a London saleroom

Master Drawings New York (MDNY), the major showcase for drawings in the US, returns to the American city from February 1-8.

Yet again, we the public and dealers are to be deprived of seeing, buying or selling beautiful works of art – scrimshaw – when the ban comes into force this month (News, ATG No 2676).

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Sotheby's releasing its results for 2024

Full array sells for £26,000 while single lot hammers at £6500 as enthusiasts compete in salerooms

Fellow German artists Beckmann and Dix also starred during auctions held in Vienna and Munich

The silver sale at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury on February 4-5 includes this Indian silver inkstand by Hamilton & Co.