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The Lalique glass market – one where most pieces fall in the £500-10,000 price bracket – was once a space dominated in the UK by the major international auction houses, particularly Christie’s and then Bonhams. But the landscape has changed.

This early 19th century walnut and ebonised circular breakfast table sold at Hawleys (20% buyer’s premium) is very much in the Grecian revival style.

Our regular listing of upcoming British and Irish book sales.

A portrait of a 15th century Flemish man drew a protracted bidding battle in Barcelona this month after speculation it could be an elusive work by Dieric Bouts (c.1415-75).

The ivory regulations of New York State will be reviewed by New York court judges following an appeal brought by two US antique dealer associations.

An early work believed to have been painted by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) at the age of 16 has emerged at Cambridge saleroom Cheffins.

The collecting history of English silver spoons spans well over a century.

An Anglo-Saxon gold shilling or thrymsa dating from 650- 670AD took £15,000 at Dix Noonan Webb in Mayfair.

John Dixon of Scotland’s Georgian Antiques has become the new vice chairman of dealer association LAPADA.

Newmarket and Yorkshire events feature in this round up of fairs news

Anonymous complete edition from 1696-97 is now recognised as the work of Mary Astell

Christie’s was first off the mark in terms of releasing details of upcoming lots at this summer’s Old Masters auction series in London. Last week it announced two important consignments from the collection of Cecil and Hilda Lewis.

RAF Wing Commander Terence Helfer’s Distinguished Flying Cross citation stated: “He has undertaken many hazardous missions…”

Rosey Ford of Serendipity Antiques specialises in 18th century furniture, especially four poster beds, extending dining tables, large sets of chairs and “just about anything you can think of”.

Works by Alfred Kubin will be offered at a Swiss auction this month.

The most cherished coin from the reign of Victoria proved popular at a German saleroom