Auctions

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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Brooch brings memories of a military hospital

08 September 2025

Sold at £250, this brooch probably commemorates the opening of Hill House Military Hospital, also known as School Hill House Hospital, in Lewes.

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Bid Barometer: issue 2709

08 September 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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Screamadelica album sun cover art taken higher than estimate

08 September 2025

As an entire work, this huge oil on canvas by British artist Paul Cannell (1963-2005) might not seem that familiar.

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Better together: the new Olympia Auctions duo delighted by their debut achievement

08 September 2025

The first auction staged as a partnership between two renowned specialists produced a wide range of encouraging results

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Scottish silver and Wemyss pottery put under the spotlight

08 September 2025

The markets for Scottish provincial silver and Wemyss pottery both offer great opportunities for new collectors ready to take the plunge.

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Frink mosaic stands out in Ken Bolan sale

08 September 2025

Ken Bolan, the retired King’s Road, Chelsea, dealer, is having a second post-retirement auction.

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Minnie and Mickey Mouse car mascots stand out again

08 September 2025

A pair of Minnie and Mickey Mouse car mascots now displayed on a wooden stand once had a much grander location, as a photo included with a lot in The Summer Transport Sale at Tennants (24% buyer’s premium) reveals.

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Super prices for petrol pump globes

08 September 2025

Easy to display and made in multiple variants, glass petrol pump globes are a popular choice at auction.

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Lancer helmet charges in to hammer at £5200

08 September 2025

Following the recent trend of 18th and 19th century helmets making strong prices at auction, this striking example hammered at £5200.

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Harman flintlock pistols for sale as part of a collection

08 September 2025

This fine pair of early 18th century flintlock pistols by John Harman of London are part of a collection of firearms and militaria that goes under the hammer at Catherine Southon on September 17 in Chislehurst, south-east London.

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Incredible Hulk as a flexible friend in toy form

08 September 2025

You might not like him when he’s angry, but as a stretch toy The Incredible Hulk is evidently very popular with collectors.

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Tiffany Japonesque test: four mixed metal lots on offer

08 September 2025

The market for Tiffany’s Japonesque style demonstrated its strength at Heritage Auctions (25% buyer’s premium).

La Lecture (Marie-Thérèse) by Pablo Picasso

Christie’s to offer works from the Weis collection in flagship New York series

05 September 2025

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.

Antonin Merci bronze of David

Large cast of Mercié’s David statue emerges at Canterbury Auction Galleries

03 September 2025

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.

George III Masonic deacon’s jewel

Rare Freemasonry relic brings demand as collar jewel fetches over 50 times estimate

03 September 2025

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

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

Beatrix Potter hops into auction as Schuster collection comes to Dominic Winter

02 September 2025

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

George Best shirt at auction

George Best’s European Cup semi-final shirt up for sale

02 September 2025

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

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Royal Doulton stoneware dragon vase sets a house record for Devon saleroom

01 September 2025

Devon saleroom Atkins Auctions is celebrating a house record with the sale of this large and impressive Royal Doulton stoneware dragon vase for £16,000.

A book of cricketers' autographs

After 45 years of trading, cricketing books dealer shuts up shop and sells collection at auction

01 September 2025

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

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Early 18th century bureau bookcase is among five lots to watch

01 September 2025

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

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