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Standing 3ft (91cm) high, this miniature rosewood and ivory bureau cabinet illustrates the successful fusion of Indian decoration to English form achieved by artisans working in the port of Vizagapatam in the 18th century.

The National Gallery in London has acquired two Old Masters, one of which is a remarkable 16th-century altarpiece bought for £16.4m in a private treaty sale brokered by Sotheby’s.

One of Canaletto’s ‘prime period’ views of Venice which once hung in 10 Downing Street has emerged at Christie’s.

Stockholms Auktionsverk believes it has discovered a previously unknown oil by Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652).

It took 16 years to compile the first great German florilegium, an edition of which can be seen – and purchased – at the Firsts London book fair running from May 15-18 at the Saatchi Gallery.

An artist in high demand in his day, Dürer prints still fascinate collectors. ATG surveys the market for works by great Old Master draughtsman

Helen Day is a language teacher, collector of Ladybird books and expert on the history of the books and the company behind them.

ATG speaks to Astrid-Christina Schierz, specialist in Master Drawings, Prints before 1900, Watercolours, Miniatures at Austrian auction house Dorotheum.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of Hugh Edmeades passing on his experience at SOFAA training days

The British invasions of the island of Guadeloupe during the Seven Years’ War was part of William Pitt’s plan to attack the French wherever they could.

Greek philosopher Epictetus (c.50-c.135AD) is best-known for his contribution to Stoicism.

Re-emerged painting by the Orientalist specialist sets his highest price at auction for almost 15 years

It’s not just the Firsts book fair this year that has a focus on a plants theme

If you are green fingered but also like getting your hands on antiques, then Louise Allen and Piers Newth’s stall at the 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show' in London from May 20-24 will be of great appeal.

How can the UK assess and secure if necessary the papers that may shed light on the country’s history? Mark Stevens, county archivist at Royal Berkshire Archives, gives us an expert’s view

As Forum Auctions enters its 10th year of trading, Rupert Powell reflects on a busy year

A painting by Terence Cuneo (1907-96) depicting the German surrender at Lüneburg Heath in the Second World War has sold for £60,000 at Sworders (25% buyer’s premium).

Julian Wilson has set up his own independent antiquarian book-selling business in south London.

Who can fail to love a country house car boot?

Our selection of lots at seven upcoming auctions.