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The paintings of Arthur Dove, often considered the first US Modernist, kicks off the exhibition programme at Schoelkopf Gallery’s new space in Tribeca, New York.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Myles, who died peacefully on July 30, aged 81.

The ivory-made launching mallet and silver casket from the ill-fated RMS Empress of Ireland came for sale at McTear’s (24% buyer’s premium) in Glasgow.

Famous Frenchman has amassed an impressive wide-ranging array of acquisitions over six decades

It is with deepest regret and sadness that I learned of the death of my good friend and former colleague Connie Middleton who passed away on August 3 at the age of 93 after a short illness.

Ornate creation from Gothic fantasy comes for sale as part of the Bayreuth collection

The Vinyl Cape Jawa was the first Star Wars action figure to assume mythic status among collectors.

This Heal’s set of garden furniture added seasonal warmth to Great Western Auctions’ (24% buyer’s premium) Glasgow sale.

A fine Oscar Wilde letter sold for £16,000 at Dawsons (25% buyer’s premium) in Maidenhead on June 29.

Our selection of lots at seven upcoming UK auctions

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.

The presence of a cat added commercial appeal to a 17th century portrait of a young girl offered at Bonhams’ latest Old Master sale in London.

Market and fair organisers have told ATG they are bolstering security following a spate of recent thefts targeting the jewellery trade.

Thoughts that the sweet homely watercolours of Helen Allingham (1848-1926) have fallen from favour commercially may be premature, at least judging by the performance of a couple of works sold at a recent regional sale.

Luxury fashion discovered in a charity shop is heading to upmarket London retailer Fortnum & Mason.