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In defence of a British military disaster

24 February 2025

Lieutenant General John Burgoyne (1722-92) was put in command of the British forces in Canada in 1777 after outlining the shortcomings of his own commanding officer.

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Against the odds – honours for the doomed Wilson's Patrol

24 February 2025

Although much less well known than many ‘last stands’, medals for the Wilson’s Patrol in 1893 are prized by collectors

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‘It is time to declutter’ declares earl as Holkham Hall contents hit the auction block

24 February 2025

Cellars and attics at famous Norfolk estate are cleared out as part of ‘housework’ to allow guided tours

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Robert-Houdin mystery clock greeted by real bidder interest

24 February 2025

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-71) began to develop the very first mystery clocks in c.1830.

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Sotheby’s reaps rewards as Renaissance portraits impress

24 February 2025

De’ Conti and Tintoretto works shine as part of the Old Master sales in New York

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Whale attack, cannibalism and a boy wizard debut on offer

24 February 2025

A first edition copy of a book documenting the sinking of a ship by a sperm whale in 1820 went under the hammer at Potter & Potter (25% buyer’s premium).

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Smart idea to portray golf courses not just the players

24 February 2025

John Smart (1838-99) was one of the first artists to focus on golf courses themselves rather than the actual players.

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British people pics bring benefits in Berkshire

24 February 2025

A series of British portraits offered across two different Dreweatts (26/25% buyer’s premium) sales got the new year off to a good start at the Newbury saleroom.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, February 26 to March 13, 2025

24 February 2025

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

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Previews: issue 2682

24 February 2025

Our preview of lots from 13 upcoming auctions

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Arts journal page displays pioneering print

24 February 2025

Victorian arts journal was first to be illustrated with a photograph to promote Fox Talbot book

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Top stories this week including news of the Holkham Hall attic clear-out sale

23 February 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of an auction of over 400 lots from Holkham Hall in Norfolk.

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Famed archaeologist Howard Carter’s suitcase emerges at Elstob

21 February 2025

The archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 gifted his suitcase to his colleague and friend John Healey in 1939 and will now be auctioned at Elstob

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Quirky contents of now-defunct Flambards theme park to be sold at Lay’s

21 February 2025

It’s not often that you find a Concorde cockpit, a Victorian pharmacy and a butcher’s shop appearing at the same sale.

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Rediscovered early Nazarene painting comes to Paris auction

21 February 2025

Paris auction house Tajan is to sell a previously lost and unpublished work by Johann Friedrich Overbeck (1789-1869).

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Family business opens new gallery in Paris

20 February 2025

Located in the heart of the Paris Left Bank, Galerie Wittmann Antiquités will exhibit works from Antiquity to the early 20th century

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Rare surviving pieces of Newcastle silver emerge at Chiswick Auctions

20 February 2025

Two rare pieces of 17th century Newcastle silver come for sale in London on February 26.

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Five highlights from Christie’s auction of the Barry Humphries collection

20 February 2025

“Hello Possums”. Bidders were greeted by Dame Edna Everage’s imitable phrase as Christie’s auctioneer Piers Boothman took to the rostrum to offer the extraordinary collection of the late Barry Humphries (1934-2023).

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Cigar case given to Navy lieutenant by Spanish leader offered at Noonans

19 February 2025

When General Baldomero Espartero (1793-1879) disembarked the Royal Navy steam vessel Prometheus in 1843 and set foot on English soil, he was enormously relieved.

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Asia Week New York celebrates its 16th birthday

19 February 2025

Asia Week New York (AWNY) takes place from March 13–21 and is a celebration of Asian art featuring exhibitions, auctions and special events focused on Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art.

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