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Bid Barometer: issue 2600

03 July 2023

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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Norwich secular silver survives to make it to auction

03 July 2023

Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) June 13-14 Fine Interiors sale included a collection of Norwich 17th century silver assembled by one of East Anglia’s best-known families.

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Previews: issue 2600

03 July 2023

Our selection of 13 upcoming lots

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Top stories this week including news of a Warwickshire museum buying a rare interracial portrait

02 July 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a Compton Verney’s purchase of a rare 17th century double portrait depicting two women, one black and one white.

Victorian rowing medals

Victorian rowing memorabilia stars in our pick of five auction highlights

30 June 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes Victorian rowing memorabilia that took five-times estimate.

Ring

Jewellery dealer targeted at Kingston antiques market

29 June 2023

A jewellery dealer lost a significant amount of stock from her stall at Ancient Market Place, Kingston after thieves used diversionary tactics.

Dame mit Fächer portrait by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt portrait makes record for any work sold in Europe

28 June 2023

The last portrait painted by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) sold at Sotheby’s in London last night for £74m, a record for any artwork ever sold at an auction in Europe.

Missal prayer book

National Trust unveils prayer book connected to Charles II's escape bought at Liverpool auction

27 June 2023

The National Trust has confirmed its purchase of a prayer book at auction in Liverpool which is now on display at Staffordshire farmhouse Moseley Old Hall.

Stolen earrings

Jewellery dealer warns of thieves now targeting the trade

26 June 2023

A Camden Passage jewellery dealer suffered a devastating loss of his entire stock after a theft from his stand at the London market.

Ben Nicholson artwork

Art dealer Trinity House Paintings goes into administration

26 June 2023

Cotswold art gallery Trinity House Paintings is in administration.

Silver denarius

Brutus Eid Mar denarius sets record for any coin sold in Scandinavia

26 June 2023

A Brutus Eid Mar-type silver denarius, struck shortly after the murder of Julius Caesar, has become the most expensive numismatic object ever sold at auction in Scandinavia.

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Three figure Matchbox auction buy without a an actual car

26 June 2023

Matchbox can sell well even when there isn’t an actual vehicle in sight.

Silver Tompion

Silver Tompion strikes a good note on Treasure House first day

26 June 2023

Among the busiest stands on the opening day of The Treasure House Fair that ran at the Chelsea Hospital site from June 22-26 was that of horology dealership Carter Marsh.

Table service

Hoffman and Stoclet prove the perfect partnership at auction

26 June 2023

Elements of an avant garde silver and malachite table service designed by Josef Hoffman for the Palais Stoclet in Brussels sold to a single buyer for £505,000 (£636,300 including 26% buyer’s premium).

Rebecca Solomon picture

Solomon work to stay in UK after two museums step in following auction

26 June 2023

A work by Rebecca Solomon (1832-86) originally offered at Sotheby’s and later blocked from export to the US has been bought by two UK museums.

Persian mirror

Pick of the week: Persian mirror emerges at Lincolnshire auction

26 June 2023

A 14th or 15th century Persian mirror that emerged at auction in Lincolnshire took a five-figure sum.

Mozart letter

Mozart frets about his future marriage in letter coming up at Christie's auction

26 June 2023

A handwritten letter by the 26-year-old Mozart coming up for auction at Christie’s reveals a tricky love life.

The Burning of London Bridge

Painting of London Bridge burning is among five lots to watch

26 June 2023

With estimates from £100, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Fireball blasts off to four figures

26 June 2023

Merchandise relating to an early show from the Thunderbirds creator makes a surprise sum at Kent auction

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Is the future bright for Scottish Colourists?

26 June 2023

Latest results for works by the stars of the Scottish market show strong prices but a bit of a mixed picture

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