Museum deaccessioning

The decision to sell works from museum collections is usually related to the need to raise funds for restoration, new acquisitions or other projects. Selling works from public collections, in particular items that were once donated, has often proved controversial.

Military museum to sell off its collection

 19 April 1999

GERMANY: SOME of the most unusual and fascinating military vehicles ever built are to be auctioned on May 15 when the contents of the Historical and Technical Museum of Nümbrecht are sold off.

Bristol glass

Nazeing Glass Works and museum to sell collection after closure

 22 September 2023

A family-owned glassworks and museum has closed and is selling its stock from the venue this month.

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Adam Partridge London
Antiques, Fine Art & Collectables
10 Mar 2026
Alnwick Auctions
Jewellery, Precious Stones, Watches, Silver & Pens
10 Mar 2026
Auctioneum
Antiques & Collectables
10 Mar 2026
Curr & Dewar
Collectables & Interiors
10 Mar 2026
Dreweatts 1759
Collectables
10 Mar 2026
Duke's
Art & Antiques
10 Mar 2026
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