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US auction offers lots ranging from mutiny on the Bounty to polar tales and a starry menu

In the 1920s-30s, the Scottish-born goldsmith Sybil Dunlop (1889- 1968) presided over a workshop in London’s Kensington Church Street dressed in a kaftan and Russian fur boots.

A rare preparatory study by Henri de Toulouse- Lautrec (1864-1901) for one of his famous lithographic posters proved to be the highlight of the 20/21 Century Art evening sale at Christie’s (26/21/15% buyer’s premium) in Paris.

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

Cooper Events is about to oversee its second visit to Harrogate in 2025: The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair from June 13-15.

Bonhams’ London Jewels sale on June 5 features a spectacular Cartier turquoise and diamond tiara that comes by descent from Nancy, Viscountess Astor (1879-1964).

The first clockwork robot with a walking action appeared at Hartleys (20% buyer’s premium) in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, on April 5.

Art and antiques trail will be launched in the picturesque West Sussex town with a view to being a regular fixture

Dealers Douglas and Brett Coupar-Fleming have spent the past year renovating a former department store in the seaside town of Leven on the east coast of Scotland.

A finely crafted Louis XIV period mirror frame attributed to the skilled royal cabinetmaker Jean Armand was one of the star performers in the Classics sale held in Paris by Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium).

This skeleton of an extinct cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) sold for £17,000 in Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) Natural History and Taxidermy Sale.

This large diamond, sapphire and emerald peacock feather brooch was the highlight of a recent Fine Jewellery sale held at Fellows (25% buyer’s premium) in Birmingham.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Jean Siméon Chardin's 'The Cut Melon' being acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum

Event generates decent sales and a lively atmosphere during a busy weekend overall for collectors and dealers

Talk of ‘mammoth’ sales usually entails a sizeable selection of lots.

Among the highlights of a recent jewellery sale held by Mallams (25% buyer’s premium) in Oxford was this mid-to late-19th century amethyst parure.

French firm holds auctions relating to earlier monarchy and Napoleon

A medieval timber-framed townhouse that hosts the Gloucester Antiques Centre has recently been restored by heritage specialists.

Having been a senior EEC official specialising in customs matters before becoming an antiques dealer, I am well versed in customs charges relating to the import of antiques.

Our selection of lots from 13 upcoming auctions