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News in brief including the theft of valuable Old Masters works from an Italian museum

21 August 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including four paintings by Antonello da Messina (c.1430-79) being stolen from a museum in Sicily

Portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy

Jane Austen’s House buys portrait miniature of writer’s friend and mentor at auction

21 August 2026

A portrait miniature of Anne Lefroy, a writer who was close friends and a mentor of Jane Austen, has been acquired by Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire.

Toasting the Bride by Louis Wain

Louis Wain wedding scene is toast of Gillingham auction

21 August 2026

Hugely popular in the Edwardian era, Louis Wain’s (1869-1939) anthropomorphic cats continue to charm a 21st century audience.

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Necklace gifted from artist Sir David Young Cameron to his wife

21 August 2026

This fine mother of pearl, citrine and chalcedony Arts & Crafts necklace was a gift from the Scottish artist Sir David Young Cameron (1865-1945) to his wife Jeanie on Christmas Day 1911.

Dixon conquers again to win quaich in golf course contest

21 August 2026

The Scottish Art Dealers (SAD) recently gathered at Duddingston Golf Club, Edinburgh, hosted by last year’s champion, Padraic Dixon of Georgian Antiques.

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Four Clarice Cliff Age of Jazz classics dance, play and sing into auction action

21 August 2026

The Age of Jazz figures issued in 1930 are among the most desirable of all Clarice Cliff models.

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Welsh ceramics designer Weston Young lived a life full of creativity and chaos

21 August 2026

Archive and avian template for porcelain designs reflect the life of a remarkable 19th century polymath

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Rountree Tryon goes down to go up in the world

21 August 2026

Fine art dealership Rountree Tryon has expanded its London premises after leaving its Petworth gallery last year.

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Gilman’s mum takes forty winks as she poses

21 August 2026

If close personal connections between artist and sitter can raise the value of a portrait, then you might expect a picture by a celebrated artist of his mother to do rather well when offered on the market.

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Interview with Runjeet Singh: ‘I’ve always liked to challenge myself’

21 August 2026

Runjeet Singh is an Indian and Islamic art dealer. A collector first, he began dealing in antiques in 2014 and then opened a British Asian Contemporary art gallery this April in Royal Leamington Spa. The gallery operates alongside his antiques-focused dealership. Here he tells ATG all about his business

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Tempting tazze courtesy of maker Ker take £16,000

21 August 2026

Estimated at £10,000-15,000, a pair of Scottish Queen Anne tazze hammered for £16,000 at Dawsons (27.5% buyer’s premium) in Maidenhead, Berkshire on July 23.

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Bath Book Fair: Beautiful city, bountiful business

21 August 2026

Joint ABA and PBFA books fair in Bath praised as ideal for meeting customers and fellow traders

John Pye

Obituary: John Pye (1930-2026)

21 August 2026

It is with great sadness John Pye Auctions has announced that John Pye passed away on the evening of Monday, August 10, surrounded by his whole family, at the grand age of 95.

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Calcutta Government House ledger recording weights of visitors sells at a hefty £18,500

21 August 2026

Register bizarrely contains the stats of notables as part of a social ritual

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Watch was sold after princesses took their pick from Queen Charlotte's possessions

21 August 2026

This Regency open-faced pocket watch tells an interesting story.

Sunset Bird Formations

Bid Barometer: issue 2757

21 August 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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Previews: issue 2757

21 August 2026

Our selection of lots from 11 upcoming auctions

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Original Wedgwood Makeig-Jones watercolour design wows buyer

21 August 2026

A Wedgwood Fairyland lustre rarity – an original work on paper design by Daisy Makeig-Jones (1881-1945) – featured among the top lots in the July 12 auction at Lion and Unicorn (28% buyer’s premium).

Books and works on paper auction calendar, August 26 to September 16

21 August 2026

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

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Lot of Love: Detling Showground Antiques & Vintage Fair's summer success

21 August 2026

Traders – both newcomers and regulars – enjoy good sales at bustling fair in Kent

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