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Warmer side of sculptor Lehmbruck comes out in a sculpture of his wife

14 August 2026

The sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919) is primarily known for creating figures which embody pain and suffering.

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Weathered rose girl finds place in the sun

14 August 2026

One of the highlights at the sale held by Henry’s (25% buyer’s premium) on May 30 in Mutterstadt was a large, electroplated cast of a sculpture created by Heinrich Waderé for an art show in the Glaspalast in Munich.

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Massive Moorcroft marvel was made for the British Empire Exhibition in 1924

14 August 2026

A Moorcroft Moonlit Blue Landscape vase made for the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley in 1924 led the Design sale at Lay’s (21% buyer’s premium) in Penzance on July 23.

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Royal Hospital painted by Samuel Scott when views of London were the height of fashion

14 August 2026

An early view of the Royal Hospital in Greenwich was among the lots generating interest at Sloane Street Auctions (26.5% buyer’s premium) in London this summer.

A group of people at an outdoor vintage fair

Fair report: Wimbledon vintage fair is ‘laid-back, relaxed and plenty of space'

14 August 2026

Gardenalia proves tempting for buyers at the popular Wimbledon fair

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Hey Diddle Diddle, it’s delftware on sale day

14 August 2026

Bonhams’ mixed-owner ceramics sale on June 24-25 featured two exceptional English delftware dishes from ‘a distinguished family collection’ outside the UK.

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Our lightbulb moment came when pondering how to best display tulips

14 August 2026

Journalist Lucinda Bredin and her husband, author James Runcie, have developed tulip-mania. The couple, who married last year, have begun growing tulips and collecting tulipieres and vases.

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Ceramics collecting outside a comfort zone

14 August 2026

Couple fascinated by worldwide development of ceramics – but with early English makers also prominent

The late Richard Falkiner

Tributes for Richard Falkiner: A man who walked lightly in this world but left a lasting impression

14 August 2026

Renowned coin expert and long-standing contributor to Antiques Trade Gazette, Richard Falkiner, has died at the age of 90.

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Here’s a taste of a busy summer

14 August 2026

August bank holiday means plenty of events on offer

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Previews: issue 2756

14 August 2026

Our selection of lots from 13 upcoming auctions

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Why the John Singer Sargent market remains a transatlantic affair

14 August 2026

Artist who enjoyed acclaim in both the UK and US retains a strong following on both sides of the pond

Alexander ‘Sandy’ Rich

Dealers' collection of the Glorious Peace of 1814 comes to auction

14 August 2026

Dealer about to sell his collection at auction explains his fascination with events a year before Waterloo

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Experienced duo find that having the key to unlock access to secret doors is the source of success

14 August 2026

For many new businesses, the emphasis is on new technology and the digital world.

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Bidders go for lively bronze lots produced by German animalier designers

14 August 2026

Proud penguins and contemplative cows were popular subjects for two German animaliers

Rountree Tryon

New gallery for London art dealer and international hires across auction houses

13 August 2026

The latest updates from the world of art and antiques includes Rountree Tryon expanding in St James's and new hires at Rago/Wright, Freeman's and Sotheby's

BP Fairs

Long running toy fair under new management

12 August 2026

The founders of a successful toy fair have stepped down after 46 years.

In The Orchard by Alfred Parsons

Healthy harvest: Alfred Parsons bucolic views bring bidding at separate salerooms

12 August 2026

Large views of the British countryside, garden paintings and botanical studies are the most popular works when it comes to Somerset-born Alfred Parsons (1847-1920).

A cigarette card with boxer Tommy Warren

Rare design helps boxer’s cigarette card punch well above estimate

12 August 2026

A cigarette card depicting US prize-fighter Tommy Warren sold for £5200 at Loddon Auctions on August 5, smashing its estimate of £100-150.

Book covers

The latest art and antiques books to peruse this summer or order for the autumn

11 August 2026

Raced through your summer book list? Here is a selection of recently and soon-to-be published art and antiques books

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