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Constable sketch value boosted by close family link

15 December 2025

Drawing sold publicly for the first time includes connection to the artist through his son

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Bid Barometer: issue 2723

15 December 2025

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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Indulge in a bit of window shopping when visiting Sherborne

15 December 2025

Window displays are a big thing at the Sherborne Antiques Market.

ATG letter: Anti-Money Laundering figures would worry me more

15 December 2025

With regard to HMRC’s recent update on Anti Money Laundering for art dealers (ATG No 2721), I read with astonishment the following.

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ATG letter: Are these signs of the times?

15 December 2025

In the News section of ATG No 2721, I read that the spectacular and newly discovered red chalk drawing of a foot by Michelangelo – a study for Libyan Sibyl on the Sistine Chapel ceiling no less – is estimated to fetch up to $2m when it is sold by Christie’s New York in February next year.

JRR Tolkien's Merton College desk

JRR Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings’ desk triples estimate at Christie's

12 December 2025

A desk used by JRR Tolkien during the final revisions to the Lord of the Rings trilogy has sold at auction in London for £260,000 (£330,200 including 27% buyer’s premium).

Gabriele Ricciardelli view of Dublin Bay

18th century view of Dublin Bay bought by Irish institution ahead of auction

12 December 2025

Due to be offered at Adam’s earlier this month, a panoramic view over Dublin Bay by Italian painter Gabriele Ricciardelli (1690-1782) was bought by an Irish cultural institution ahead of the sale on December 4.

Kallos Gallery

Mayfair antiquities dealer Kallos Gallery closes its doors after more than a decade 

11 December 2025

Antiquities specialist Kallos Gallery is closing after 12 years as its founder is switching his interest to new projects.

The Horse Fair by Agnes Miller Parker

Major record for Scottish artist as rare 1920s painting emerges fresh to the market

10 December 2025

Works by the multi-faceted Scottish wood-engraver, book illustrator, painter and teacher Agnes Miller Parker (1895-1980) come to the market only occasionally, and when they do emerge they are almost always prints.

Martyn Rowe

Cornwall auction house goes up for sale

10 December 2025

Art and antiques saleroom Truro Auction Centre has been put up for sale as a going concern after 35 years in business.

Studiolo

‘Micro’ fairs concept set to expand in the UK and internationally under new CEO

08 December 2025

The company behind ‘micro’ fairs 'Trois Crayons' and 'Studiolo' has hired a full-time chief executive officer ahead of expansion plans.

Triptych with the Five Miracles of Christ

London Old Masters bring cheering results

08 December 2025

The latest Old Master auctions in London produced the highest total for a December series for seven years.

Queen Anne spoon

Spoon struck in first year of Newcastle assay office makes over six-times estimate

08 December 2025

The city of Newcastle enjoyed a long gold and silversmithing tradition.

Polynesian wooden bowl

Bowl hits new high for Maori art sold in New Zealand

08 December 2025

A record has been set for a Maori work of art sold at auction in New Zealand.

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Reni and Rubens shine at French salerooms

08 December 2025

A painting of David with the head of Goliath set a record for Guido Reni (1575-1642) when it was knocked down at €10.1m (£8.86m) at an auction in France.

Christopher Dresser sugar basin with scoop

British Aesthetic and Arts & Crafts silver items stand out in Cologne sale

08 December 2025

Numerous pieces of British Aesthetic movement and Arts & Crafts silver were up for sale at Lempertz (26% buyer’s premium) in Cologne on November 21.

Josephine Lewington's medals

Pick of the week: Medals at Spink bring secret work at Bletchley Park into the light

08 December 2025

While Alan Turing has for some time now quite rightly received credit for his work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, the contributions of the women who worked there can still be overlooked.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2722

08 December 2025

On Thursday, December 4, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $4215.43 / €3596.96 / £3145.85

A coastal view painting by JW Munday

Vintage dealer makes room to run a fair four times a year

08 December 2025

As well as a busy life as a dealer, Karen Stuckey also finds time to organise the Wanstead Vintage Fair which runs four times a year.

The Winter Egg

News in brief including a record for a piece of Fabergé

08 December 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including dealer Wartski buying Fabergé's The Winter Egg.

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