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Inscribed to her husband and fellow poet, Ted Hughes, the dedication copy of the first and only collection of Sylvia Plath’s verses to be published in her lifetime, The Colossus and other Poems, sold for a record £75,000.

The trader figures for Jonathan Nixon’s antiques and vintage market in Cheltenham – launched at the beginning of July – are now approaching 60.

The latest in a series of auctions to draw on the private library of one of the more prominent antiquarian book dealers of his generation, William S Reese (1955-2018), ran from September 1-14 at Christie’s New York (26/20/14.5% buyer’s premium).

Multiple editions can make Contemporary art more accessible to the masses.

Usually overshadowed by the art that lies within, it is often forgotten that frames themselves can be a fundamental part of the overall value.

The British Antique Dealers' Association's special week of events involves both online and gallery exhibitions.

Drinking vessel generates remarkable result.

Another lovely depiction of the tough farming days came with your report on the fine Sheila Fell painting (Art Market, ATG No 2559).

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of a collection from the home of the late Sir Terence Conran coming to auction.

Does the Contemporary art auction market need levelling up?

Apparently Sally Arnup (1930-2015) knew she was going to be a sculptor from the age of five – taking a shed in the family garden as a studio.

Barcelona-Paris: 1860-1936 A Journey to Modernity includes a c.1914-15 painting, 5ft 6in x 23in (1.82m x 60cm), by Ramon Casas titled La Parisienne.

The multi-talented dramatist, artist and set designer Louis Carrogis known as Carmontelle (1717-1806) is well known for his extensive series of portraits of members of the French Court and other famous personalities.

Distinctive plaques made to mark births are unique to the Suffolk town’s porcelain factory.

The rise in Contemporary African art sales is reflected in the market and wider art world this autumn.

A new gallery has opened in Chipping Campden.

Karen Taylor stages Pomegranates and papaya: 19 watercolours of fruit and vegetables online.

Nutcracker collector and author aims to open a museum in his home country.

Davidson Auctions in Annadale, New South Wales, Australia, is dispersing the contents of the Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum.

Even if you do not know the name Bob McGinnis (b.1926) you will probably be familiar with his work.