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The bicentenary of Napoléon Bonaparte's death boosts demand for relics

The restrictions operating during the latest lockdowns are continuing to ease in countries including France and the Republic of Ireland.

Recent stand-out lots from salerooms in Basel, Zurich, Constance, Stuttgart and Dresden

Warhol rarity sold in New York auction has feline theme

In the bicentenary year of his death, relics connected to Napoleon will inevitably catch the eye.

Little is known about the biography of the German watchmaker Sigismund Rentzsch, who came to London in the early 19th century, where he set up a workshop.

Drawings can sell for six figures but a more affordable way to own work by the artist exists

'Orangepflückerin' (Orange Picker) lamp by Goldscheider up at auction in Germany.

John Gresham was a third-generation member of a wealthy Hull timber-importing family.

'Five Circles' first appeared as part of Ben Nicholson’s (1894-1982) publication 23 Gravures in 1934 and was then released as a limited-edition print. The initial run of approximately 30 signed copies was followed by various reprintings.

Set of table and six chairs by the Danish designer Verner Panton designed in 1971 for Fritz Hansen is on offer at the Drouot in Paris.

On June 16 Christie’s Paris is holding a sale devoted to female artists.

A list of upcoming international books auctions.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of slippers once owned by Queen Victoria coming to auction.

John Douglas’ interest in antique base metalware started over 60 years ago.

The choice element of a mixed lot offered in Chichester on April 16 was a Georgian walnut mitre plane stamped for Christopher Gabriel.

The great British tradition of celebrating last stands and heroic defeats includes the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940.

Among the publishing houses that helped put Modern British prints on the map was The Curwen Studio.

Porcelain on offer in Swiss saleroom catches the eye of international bidders.