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The Royal Air Force Museum has purchased two preparatory drawings for major wartime paintings by Walter Thomas Monnington (1902-76).

In this the 250th anniversary year of American Independence being declared, a rare printed silk map of British North America emerged for sale in Dorset.

The white-glove sale of a collection of modern Christian Dior Haute Couture from a wealthy fashion fan has set four world records.

A rare Tudor map of the Devon town of Kingsbridge has been acquired by South West Heritage Trust (SWHT).

Sèvres had high hopes of royal approval and purchase but the Service des Départements was rejected

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the export block of an 18th century animal sculpture.

Delphin Massier, the creator of a large cachepot on stand sold by Dannenberg (28% buyer’s premium) in Berlin, was a member of the dynasty of ceramic artists who worked in Vallauris from the 18th century onwards.

In many parts of the German-speaking world, it was once customary for a newly married couple to drink together from a silver or parcel gilt bridal beaker.

This array of jewels formed part of the first tranche of a remarkable private collection sold by Catherine Southon (23% buyer’s premium) in Chislehurst.

As befits one of the most read and best-selling works of English literature, JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit involves a bewildering array of editions over the many decades since the great fantasy novel made a debut on September 21, 1937.

Liner china – ceramics associated with shipping lines and the golden age of maritime travel – can occasionally throw up surprising results.

A portrait of a mystery soldier identified by a dealer has sold to a private collector.

A group of five pictures by Clifford Hall (1904-73) came to Parker Fine Art Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) in Farnham sale courtesy of the daughter of a collector who used to paint with the artist.

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

This pair of late Georgian silver spurs are hallmarked for London 1812 and carry the maker’s mark JA, probably for the specialist buckle maker John Atkins.

Cambridge auction house Cheffins marked its 200-year anniversary by raising £270,596 for charity in the region – exceeding its original bicentenary fundraising pledge by over £70,000.

News of west London dealer collective holding a pop-up – plus lots more to visit in bustling Chiswick

A handsome 19th century kingwood and ormolu decanter box offered by Hutchinson Scott (25% buyer’s premium) in Skipton, North Yorkshire was of particular note for its armorial and an inscription to the lock reading Maharaja Duleep Singh.

Gordon’s working life began as an English and drama teacher but his love of antiques led him to begin dealing from stalls at Bermondsey and Portobello Road Markets in the 1960s, fitting his antique life around his teaching job while raising a young family.

So I’ve found something coming up at auction that I might be interested in, next question: will they post it to me if I win the bidding?