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French 17th century cabinet stands out as a favourite for a US specialist

25 August 2025

Auction house expert eulogises about a French 17th century piece of furniture ‘jewel for the eyes’

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Auction catalogues also collectable when it comes to the famous Lowther Castle sale

25 August 2025

Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944) inherited enormous wealth derived from his father’s coalmines.

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Hockney salutes a slap-up meal

25 August 2025

Photo included in latest Armchair catalogue captures him enjoying the good life at Glyndebourne

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Five questions with Ben Cooper

25 August 2025

Ben Cooper appears on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, is one half of Two C’s Antiques Fairs and is the organiser of the Petersfield Antiques Fair.

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Mills make a good vintage venue

25 August 2025

Another day, another pop-up for So Last Century Fairs, which is trying out a new vintage market in London on Saturday, September 6.

Letter: Not that New Zealand exhibition for Ethel Walker…

25 August 2025

There appears to be some confusion regarding the painting by Ethel Walker featured in Auction Reports (ATG No 2702), my letter (ATG No 2704) and the letter from Roddy Willis (ATG No 2705).

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Egyptian sculptural fragments are big hitters in a wide-ranging worldwide selection of lots

25 August 2025

Biannual sale at Gloucestershire firm once again provides eclectic range of lots from across the globe

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Mainland Chinese buyers out in force for Virginia auction

25 August 2025

Buyers from mainland China propelled Asian lots at Quinn’s Auction Galleries (27% buyer’s premium) far beyond their guides at a recent sale in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2707

25 August 2025

On Friday, August 22, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $3307.54 / €2867.64 / £2480.66

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Creature comforts: desirable Doulton stoneware with the George Tinworth touch

25 August 2025

During his career at Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth was celebrated for his series of New Testament scenes modelled in terracotta.

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Cardiff gallery sets out a path to Mills

25 August 2025

This 2018 ink and pastel on paper 'Yn y Dyffryn - Y Llwybr' (In the Valley - The Path) by Welsh artist Eleri Mills is among the works on offer at Cardiff’s Celf Gallery.

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Previews: issue 2707

25 August 2025

Our selection of lots from eight upcoming auctions

Edward VII by Emil Fuchs

Edward VII drawing gets stamp of approval from bidders

22 August 2025

If this small portrait of Edward VII looks a bit like a postage stamp, that’s no surprise.

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How an empty market hall became a vibrant Covent Garden art venue

21 August 2025

Jubilee Market in Covent Garden is marking a half-century in business.

Click Antiques theft

Theft victim warns others how to avoid attacks after £30,000 of jewellery stolen in smash and grab raid

20 August 2025

The owner of an antiques centre has warned others how to avoid being a burglary victim after £30,000 of jewellery was taken within two minutes.

Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture

Yorkshire museum to buy Barbara Hepworth sculpture after fundraising plea

19 August 2025

The Hepworth Wakefield and Art Fund have successfully raised £3.8m after a public appeal to save Barbara Hepworth’s 'Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red'.

Nature Morte Aux Financiers by Lubin Baugin

Lost for 400 years, rediscovered still-life sets record for enigmatic French artist

18 August 2025

A rare and striking work by Lubin Baugin sets the highest price for the artist at auction

Forum Auctions

Forum Auctions splits from Dreweatts and Gurr Johns

18 August 2025

Books and works on paper specialist Forum Auctions has split from Dreweatts and parent company Gurr Johns.

Anti-money laundering

HMRC consults on fee increase to anti-money laundering rules

18 August 2025

Art and antiques dealers and auction houses that have to comply with anti-money laundering regulation are being asked to respond to proposals to increase HMRC’s fees.

Augsburg ring

Surprise: gold, jewelled and enamelled ring reveals hidden detail

18 August 2025

The latest Collector’s Cabinet auction at Freeman’s Hindman in Chicago included this remarkable gold, jewelled and enamelled ‘surprise’ ring.

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