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Andrew Edmunds prints collection offered at Frieze Masters

04 September 2026

More than 10,000 caricature prints from the 18th and early 19th century put together by the late dealer, collector and restaurateur Andrew Edmunds (1943-2022) will be brought to market by Daniel Crouch Rare Books at Frieze Masters this autumn.

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Krushchev watch triggered a Luger gun exchange

04 September 2026

This 1906, 9mm Luger semi-automatic pistol comes to Morphy Auctions in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with a fascinating provenance.

Argand lamps

Lamp to suit a Lunatick sells at 16 times estimate

04 September 2026

The top lot in Stair’s (31% buyer’s premium) Americana sale had a distinctly British profile.

Silver-gilt and enamel casket

News in brief including Budds and Spink teaming up for a sale

04 September 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including auction houses Budds and Spink announcing a collaboration

Maderno sculpture

'One of the greatest 17th century Italian bronzes' bought by Texas museum from London art dealer

04 September 2026

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has acquired a bronze sculpture by Stefano Maderno (c.1571-1636) from art dealer Patricia Wengraf.

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William Morris writes a bedtime story

04 September 2026

For the Bed at Kelmscott was written by William Morris in 1891 as an ode to the oak four-poster at his country home in the Thames Valley.

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Young Bradman ‘shows promise’ according to cigarette card sold at £9000

04 September 2026

One of the most renowned names in cricket history scored a high auction result at Knights (20% buyer’s premium) on August 6-9.

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Autumn beckons: A selection of upcoming fairs

04 September 2026

A look at the bumper season of fairs as dealers rouse themselves from holiday slumbers – including events in London, Yorkshire, Buxton, Paris and Florence

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Concrete flagpoles formed the crowning glory of old Wembley

04 September 2026

The dedicated sale Constructing a Legacy: The Collection of Sir William & Lady McAlpine held by Dreweatts (27/26/20% buyer’ s premium) on August 12 included an intriguing bit of football history.

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Four league cup medals won by a Hearts legend feature in one lot

04 September 2026

John Cumming (1930-2008) is regarded as one of the greatest players in Heart of Midlothian FC’s history.

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Fairs back for meet and greet opportunities

04 September 2026

Events returning after the usual summer shutdown give a chance for the personal touch.

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Impressive George I mirrors have survived as a pair

04 September 2026

Top-lot honours in a summer sale of European furniture and decorative arts at Freeman’s (28% buyer’s premium) in Chicago went to a 1903 showpiece Martelé silver punch bowl by Gorham.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, September 8-28, 2026

04 September 2026

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

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A Singapore story to be sold worldwide

04 September 2026

How an online-only auction house is taking its biggest consignment to a global audience.

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Photograph makes the connection to an epic rail painting

04 September 2026

An oversize 1881 albumen photograph of Thomas Hill’s painting 'The Last Spike', depicting the instant of the creation of the first continental railroad in the US, rolled to a five-figure sum at Freeman’s (28% buyer’s premium) in Chicago.

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Three days on the rostrum? I would happily do five

04 September 2026

Auctioneer and valuer Colin Young is celebrating a 40-year career in auctioneering in Lincolnshire this month.

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Wegmann interior brings out the bidders

04 September 2026

'Rumsinterior', a signed, undated oil on canvas by Swiss-born Danish artist Bertha Wegmann (1847-1926), hammered for $24,000 (£17,900) at Stair (31% buyer’s premium).

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Bid Barometer: issue 2759

04 September 2026

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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Porter moves on after 50 years

04 September 2026

Anderson & Garland is marking the retirement of its much-loved porter Tony Gilroy after 50 years with the firm.

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Great expectations as high-end fair launches in Northern Ireland

04 September 2026

Debut event with ambitious plans for growth will feature 45 decorative dealers hosted at historic estate

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