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Dublin salutes a son of the city with an ornate sabre

30 December 2024

An Irish presentation ormolu-mounted and enamelled sabre came for sale at a recent auction at Bonhams Knightsbridge (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium).

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US Constitution ratified by eager buyer as worth $9m

30 December 2024

Passed down through generations at the historic Hayes Plantation in Edenton, North Carolina, the only privately held Ratification copy of the American Constitution dating to 1787 sold for a whopping $9m (£6.94m).

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Bid Barometer: issue 2674

30 December 2024

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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Cup recognised gallantry of Major Nunn

30 December 2024

A George III Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund silver presentation two-handled covered cup was offered as part of the Fine Decorative Arts sale at Bonhams (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium) in London.

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Trafalgar swords shine brightest among Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund prizes

30 December 2024

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund was formed at a meeting of merchants and underwriters at the Lloyd’s Coffee House in London in July 1803, to reward those who had displayed significant valour in the defence of Britain. The funds came via public subscription.

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Nelson memorabilia sails again thanks to second dedicated auction at Bonhams

30 December 2024

Punchy prices result as demand for relics linked to the British naval hero remains evidently high

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Napoleon may have been foiled in his wishes for exile but at least he enjoyed wine and fresh food

30 December 2024

A pair of pistols that were presented by Napoleon just six weeks after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo hammered at £30,000 in Thomas Del Mar’s sale of Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria held at Olympia Auctions (25% buyer’s premium).

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Find a tale of the famous Roxana at auction

30 December 2024

First edition of Defoe’s final novel fought over by online bidders up to a hammer price of £16,000

Books and works on paper auction calendar, January 5-26, 2024

30 December 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

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Hans Coper mural to go on display in Winchester after auction purchase

27 December 2024

The Hans Coper (1920-81) mural that sold at a recent auction in Germany will be going in display in the UK this month, it has emerged.

William Morris CHAUCER THE FINEST BOOK SINCE THE GUTENBERG BIBLE. Bonhams

William Morris’s Kelmscott Press books achieve white glove result at Bonhams

23 December 2024

A complete collection of the books published by 19th century designer William Morris (1834-1896) from his printing company Kelmscott Press achieved white glove results at Bonhams New York.

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Surrey auction house to sell single-owner collection from luxury holiday cottage

23 December 2024

Parker Fine Art Auctions in Farnham is selling the collection of the late Melinda (‘Mindy’) McLean, a businesswoman who was a keen patron of the arts and a supporter of young artists.

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Top stories this week including news of a pair ‘John Hobbs-Buggins fake tables’ being resold after auction house alerted

22 December 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a pair of neoclassical tables, believed to be John Hobbs-Buggins fakes, selling for a tiny fraction of their original retail price.

Martin Wilson of Phillips

Martin Wilson to succeed Ed Dolman as chief executive at Phillips

20 December 2024

Executive chairman of Phillips Ed Dolman is standing down in 2025 and will be succeeded by Martin Wilson.

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Derelict by Jean-Michel Basquiat

Sotheby’s makes dramatic u-turn over buyers’ and sellers’ fees

20 December 2024

Auction house Sotheby’s is to roll back the commission structure it introduced just seven months ago.

Sarum Master bible

Public fundraising sees Sarum Master bible return to Salisbury Cathedral

20 December 2024

A bible written and illuminated by the Sarum Master has returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 years after being written there.

Attributed To Thomas Loggon (1706 1780), The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells,

Yuletide catalogues from British watercolours to ancient jewellery

20 December 2024

From classic British watercolours to ancient world jewellery, the latest seasonal catalogues issued by dealers offer a wealth of history and ideas.

Bobby Moore Shirt

Bobby Moore World Cup shirt and Arthur Ashe racket lead sale in Paris

19 December 2024

A red England Bobby Moore shirt from the 1970 World Cup quarter final against West Germany and Arthur Ashe’s tennis racket featured at Agutte’s Memories of Legends sale in Paris.

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One to watch: Christie’s to offer Barry Humphries collection in 2025

19 December 2024

One of the lesser known facts about the comedian, entertainer and TV personality Barry Humphries was his erudite art collecting.

Beatles Legal Doc

Documents detailing break-up of The Beatles sell at Berkshire auction

18 December 2024

A collection of legal documents relating to the break-up of The Beatles appeared at London auction house Dawsons Auctioneers on December 12.

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