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Cadell fans figure out the added appeal of this Scottish Colourist

03 July 2026

Paintings of elegantly attired female figures hold a special place in the oeuvre of the Scottish Colourist Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937).

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Surreal successes in the US

03 July 2026

When a Philadelphia family consigned Europa, a 1927 painting by Czech Modernist Josef Šíma (1891-1971), to Freeman’s (28/21% buyer’s premium) last year, it prompted scholars and art historians to do a double take.

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Bid Barometer: issue 2751

03 July 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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The Glasgow slums revealed by a pioneering photographer

03 July 2026

Thomas Annan’s famous book is now rated as ‘one of the finest photographic works of the 19th century’

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Word is out as collectors target radio treasure trove

03 July 2026

The treasures presented on Day One of the auction of the estate of Dr Goodman Basil Espy III (1935-2024) at Ahlers & Ogletree (24% buyer’s premium) in Atlanta included a trove of 37 vintage radios.

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A whisker away from destruction: Louis Wain works emerge from a skip

03 July 2026

While cats might occasionally be seen prowling round a skip, it’s much rarer to spot a painting in such a location by, yes you guessed it, the feline fan’s favourite Louis Wain (1860-1939).

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‘Holy Grail’ Britains toy soldiers from 1893 achieve terrific price

03 July 2026

Two of the most desirable of all W Britains toy soldier sets were offered in Morphy’s (23% buyer’s premium) Toys & General Collectibles auction on June 2-3.

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Certificates that can create quite a bond… or a share

03 July 2026

Ever heard of scripophily? It is fair to say that Tim Welo is a bit of an enthusiast.

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Striking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait

03 July 2026

A typically enigmatic portrait by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1890-1978) attracted interest at a recent sale at Lawrences (25 buyer’s premium) of Crewkerne in Somerset.

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Not tiresome at all for a book fest

03 July 2026

While Jane Austen thought Bath to be wearying after six weeks, a two-day fair will keep visitors enthralled

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Precious metals prices: issue 2751

03 July 2026

On Thursday, July 2, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold trading price of: $4052.41 / €3550.28 / £3046.93

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Perfume bottles bring aroma therapy

03 July 2026

The 18th annual sale presented by Perfume Bottles Auction (20/25% buyer’s premium) took place on May 2. The online auction, conducted in New York by Ken Leach, served as the finale of the 2026 convention of the International Perfume Bottle Association (IFBA).

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Previews: issue 2751

03 July 2026

Our selection of lots from 11 upcoming auctions

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Morris designs inspired by museum visits are among highlights in bumper Gloucestershire sale

03 July 2026

In 1862, just a year after the founding of the Morris, Marshall & Faulkner Company at Red Lion Square, a circular was sent to prospective clients to announce the ‘revival of the art of painting on china tiles’.

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Hill House comes home to Kensington

03 July 2026

Hill House Antiques & Decorative Arts is returning to Kensington after two years away.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, July 8-30, 2026

03 July 2026

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

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Leech jars provide a healthy showing at auction

03 July 2026

New England Auctions – Fred Giampietro (26% buyer’s premium) of Branford, Connecticut, continues to win big with leech jars from the collection of the late Dr Jerry Phelps (1935-2025), an anesthesiologist from Kentucky.

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William De Morgan ships come sailing in

03 July 2026

A pair of William De Morgan ruby lustre four tile panels depicting galleons in full sail with fish swimming in sea sold for a top estimate £6000 at Martel Maides (20% buyer’s premium) in St Peter Port, Guernsey.

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Martin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

03 July 2026

Two small single-owner collections of Martin Brothers stoneware were offered in June: one at Catherine Southon (27.6% buyer’s premium inc VAT) in Chislehurst, Kent, on June 17, the other as part of the Charterhouse (25% buyer’s premium) June 25 sale in Sherborne, Dorset.

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The American dream, furnished in Europe

03 July 2026

What does it take to run a vintage or antiques business in the US selling European interiors items to American buyers?

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