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News and previews of art and antiques sold at auctions throughout the UK and overseas, from multi-million-pound blockbusters to affordable collectables.


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Hans Coper cup is among five lots to watch

08 December 2025

With estimates from £800, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Isaac Newton signed document

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a document signed by Sir Isaac Newton

08 December 2025

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

George III parquetry box

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a George III parquetry box

05 December 2025

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Rembrandt print Arnout Tholinx, Inspector

Rare Rembrandt etching at Christie’s sets auction record for any Old Master print

04 December 2025

A rare copy of one of Rembrandt’s greatest portrait etchings established a new saleroom high for an Old Master print.

Sherborne Almshouse Triptych

Sherborne almshouse triptych makes £5.2m at Sotheby’s auction

04 December 2025

A beautifully preserved and vibrantly coloured 15th century triptych with a remarkable backstory drew strenuous competition at Sotheby’s latest Old Master evening sale.

The Tyger by William Blake

Burning bright: New high at auction for a print by William Blake

03 December 2025

Christie’s broke the 13-year-old auction record for a print by William Blake (1757-1827) at its Old Masters to Modern day sale on December 3.

The Flute Player by Gerrit Dou

Gerrit Dou’s musician leads Christie’s Old Master sale in London

03 December 2025

A painting of a musician by Dutch artist Gerrit Dou (1613-75) led Christie’s latest Old Master evening sale in London.

The Winter Egg by Faberge

Fabergé Winter Egg makes £19.5m at Christie’s

02 December 2025

One of only six privately owned Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs has sold for £19.5m at Christie’s in London. It was bought by dealer Wartski.

Guido Reni

Auction record set for Guido Reni at Artcurial

02 December 2025

A painting of David with the head of Goliath set a record for Guido Reni (1575-1642) when it was knocked down at €10.1m (£8.86m) at an auction in France.

Self portrait by John Craxton

Bidders compete for John Craxton self portrait at Chiswick Auctions

02 December 2025

Among the high prices for pictures at auction towards the tail-end of 2025 were a string of significant sums in the Modern British market.

Soldier Bear

‘Soldier Bear’ provided comfort for Pte Loveland

01 December 2025

Probably given to Private William George Loveland by his wife, this ‘Soldier Bear’ was taken to France and back during the First World War.

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'Gillows' partners’ library table among five lots to watch

01 December 2025

With estimates from £250, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Collector who banged the drum for mustard pots

01 December 2025

‘Drum’ form mustard pots – known at the time as mustard tankards or cans – first emerged in the second half of the 18th century as the fashion changed from dry to wet mustard.

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Patience rewarded as Oscar Wilde teapot makes $16,000

01 December 2025

The 1882 Royal Worcester porcelain Patience teapot has become a satirical emblem of the Aesthetic movement.

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Hempel’s Dresden sauceboats once served to please at court

01 December 2025

This pair of mid-18th century Dresden sauceboats were once part of the huge holdings of silver used at the court of Frederick Augustus II (1733-63).

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How two birds were better than one in New Hampshire

01 December 2025

Late 19th century French or Swiss singing bird boxes are regular auction visitors. Double bird boxes are a much rarer breed.

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Ashbee and Knox mix the old and modern

01 December 2025

Charles Robert Ashbee’s pseudo medieval wirework silver and glass jugs and bottles rank among the Guild of Handicraft’s finest work.

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Third record now set by another Wedgwood Fairyland lustre piece from Pellet source

01 December 2025

For the third time in a year, a new auction record for Wedgwood Fairyland lustre has been set by Woody Auction in Douglass, Kansas.

Frans Francken the Younger picture

Bid Barometer: issue 2721

01 December 2025

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.

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Vendor tastes sweet success with early Maltese sugar bowl

01 December 2025

Although Malta supported an estimated 600 makers from 1680-1820, relatively little silver from the period survived on the island.

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