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Despite a robust and upbeat market, latest results suggest a ‘pickiness’ among bidders in this field

Prints from David Hockney’s (1937-2026) Moving Focus series are among the artist’s most sought-after work from the 1980s. The vibrantly coloured images picturing Hotel Acatlán are especially prized.

London dealer Stuart Lochhead hosts an exhibition on Symbolism this autumn, bringing together pictures and sculptures from across Europe to demonstrate the movement’s breadth.

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

Recent auctions in this market suggest decent demand with plenty of highlights from two periods in particular

Group of first editions with a range of desirable extras comes fresh to market by family descent

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

An attractive archive offered by Lymington Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) on July 9 included medals and ephemera relating to the Lawrence family.

New information on ivory exemption certificates suggests the regulator of The Ivory Act 2018 is continuing to take a robust approach to the trade in antiques made of or containing ivory.

The highlight of the sale of British and Continental Ceramics and Glass at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes on September 23 was this exceptional south Staffordshire enamel and gilt metal snuff box, c.1765-70.

Metal detecting finds, and the success of the 1996 Treasure Act that allows finders a share in the market value of ‘treasure’, have become the market’s key source of medieval jewellery. And for Andrew Riley, a semi-retired architect from North Yorkshire, the hobby has been a particular boon.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including new and returning dealers announcing their presence at this autumn’s LAPADA Fair