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The sale of Vernacular Furniture, Folk & Naive Art and Textiles held online by Bonhams in Knightsbridge from October 4-22 included this extraordinary set of 13 Edwardian or George V ‘Antiquarian’ chairs.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of a Noman Conquest hoard of silver pennies found in Somerset

The pictorial enamel signs advertising Webb’s Seeds of Stourbridge are some of the most popular on the UK market.

A selection of lots from upcoming auctions held at the same time as Asian Art in London

Comprehensive group of medical records from East India Company surgeon star in eclectic sale

The 27th edition of Asian Art in London takes place from October 30 to November 8

This rare Chinese export dish offered at Luxur Fine Art Auction (25/20/15% buyer’s premium) in Queens, New York, was painted with a portrait of the theologist Willem Deurhoff (1650-1717).

The latest sale at Aces Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut, was topped by the multi-estimate performance of a rediscovered allegorical painting by Venetian artist Paris Bordone (c.1500-71).

An enigmatic French aristocrat commanded plenty of attention at Neue Auctions (23% buyer’s premium) in Beachwood, Ohio.

Just weeks after a new auction record for Anne Brooke (1916-2002) was achieved in the regions (see ATG No 2659), two more works by the Yorkshire-born painter attracted a flurry of bids in a Newcastle saleroom.

Massimo Micheluzzi (b.1957), who began his glassmaking career as a photographer for the Venini factory, has become a name to watch in the modern design market.

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.

Recent research is revealing the importance of the markings on Chinese export silver

“Extremely scarce” was the description of a Scalextric C70 Type 59 Bugatti offered at auction in Lewes and it certainly lived up to that billing.

A recent sale held by Stair Galleries (28% buyer’s premium) in Hudson, New York, was led by this oil on board by Auguste-Elysée Chabaud (1882-1955).

It is with great sadness that I must report the recent death of my good friend Leon Jones who traded as Mitre House Antiques.

The annual Asian Art in London initiative celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers. This year the categories are East Asian, Indian & Islamic and Modern & Contemporary - and the 2024 nominees are revealed here. Award sponsors include Antiques Trade Gazette

Large group of works by the Modern British artist from a single-owner source finds a warm welcome

Auction houses and dealers have launched a partnership for this year’s Asian Art in London event allowing exhibitions to be held in salerooms at the three major firms for the first time.

A mandolin musical box by François Nicole (b.1766) delighted bidders at Lawrences (25% buyer’s premium) of Crewkerne, selling for £22,000 against a £8000-12,000 estimate.