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Andre Previn Lithograph

Our pick of 10 items that sold at Hansons' Eric Morecambe sale

16 January 2025

A lifetime collection of showbiz memorabilia brought sunshine to Morecambe & Wise collectors on January 10 as 807 lots from Eric Morecambe’s personal archive were offered by Hansons.

Bonnie Brennan and Guillaume Cerutti

Bonnie Brennan replaces Guillaume Cerutti as CEO of Christie’s

16 January 2025

Christie’s has appointed Bonnie Brennan as Chief Executive Officer with current CEO Guillaume Cerutti becoming chairman as well as taking on a new role within Artémis, the holding company of the auction house’s owner François Pinault.

The Royal Ballet and Opera costumes

The Royal Ballet and Opera holds its first costume sale in South Wales

16 January 2025

A witches cloak from 'Macbeth' or a corset from 'Così Fan Tutte' could find its way into your wardrobe at this theatrical pop-up shop in Wales

Cartier Egyptian revival jewel

Long-lost Cartier Egyptian revival jewel emerges at Salisbury auction

15 January 2025

A long-lost Cartier Egyptian revival jewel, previously known from an advert in ‘The Illustrated London News’, has been rediscovered.

Young Woman From Sanwich Islands

Lots illustrating Captain Cook’s fatal third voyage to appear at Forum Auctions

15 January 2025

A first edition book documenting the voyage by a crew member is on offer at Forum Auctions

Barbara Hepworth archive

Collection of Barbara Hepworth drawings and working notes sells at Chiswick Auctions

15 January 2025

An archive of annotated sketches and correspondence showing the working methods of sculptor Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) sold for £20,000 at the end of last year.

The Selim and Mary Zilkha collection

Christie’s to sell Mothercare founder’s prominent silver collection

14 January 2025

The kunstkammer collection assembled over half a century by Selim Zilkha (1927-2022), founder of Mothercare, comes for sale in New York next month.

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Latest Movers & Shakers including a new marketing chief at Freeman’s Hindman

14 January 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Three Mason's pottery jugs

White glove sale for collection of Mason’s pottery

13 January 2025

With estimates set at modest levels, Bourne End Auction Rooms notched up a 100% sold roster for its offering of the Velma Young collection on January 7.

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Old Master flagship sale to be Sotheby’s last with ‘simplified’ fee

13 January 2025

The upcoming Old Master sales in New York in early February will be the last flagship auction series to take place with Sotheby’s ‘simplified’ buyer’s premium structure in place.

Charles Robert Ashbee Peacock Necklace 2676NE

Ashbee peacock necklace struts its stuff

13 January 2025

A textbook example of British Arts & Crafts jewellery – a Guild of Handicraft peacock pendant necklace designed by Charles Robert Ashbee – sold for $35,000 (£28,100) in the US at the end of 2024.

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Pick of the Week: An incentive to stay in Canada

13 January 2025

British regiments stationed in Canada in the early to mid- 19th century suffered from a peculiar problem: soldiers had a habit of deserting across the American border.

Ruby Slippers

News in brief including a record annual total for Heritage Auctions

13 January 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of a record-breaking year of sales at Heritage Auctions

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Architectural drawings treasure trove helps to build art market optimism

13 January 2025

End of year highlights included specialist collection amassed by couple who were both renowned experts

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Winnie the Pooh archive offers a 'unique opportunity' for collectors

13 January 2025

A previously unseen Winnie the Pooh archive is on offer at Stourbridge saleroom Fieldings on January 16.

Italian giltwood and pietra dura centre table

Pietra dura centre table is among five lots to watch

13 January 2025

With estimates from £800, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Lady Suffield of Belton Hall

The hand of Thomas Lawrence: Second version of Lady Suffield portrait offered at Chiswick Auctions

13 January 2025

A rediscovered work by Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) and his studio comes for sale at Chiswick Auctions on January 21.

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Artist designed posters are focus of new exhibition in Cardiff

13 January 2025

The Albany Gallery in Cardiff is currently showing an exhibition of posters until February 8.

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Thunderbirds are going, going, gone at auction

13 January 2025

A rare group of Fairylite Thunderbirds action figures sold for £2100 in Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) latest Toys, Models, Collectables & Sporting sale.

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Bid Barometer: issue 2676

13 January 2025

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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