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Bid Barometer: issue 2695

26 May 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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Previews: issue 2695

26 May 2025

Our selection of lots from five upcoming auctions

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Between lake and lawns at Bayfield Hall

26 May 2025

The annual Bayfield Brocante is back again on Sunday, June 8, in the parkland around the Grade II-listed 18th century Bayfield Hall, near Holt in north Norfolk.

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ATG letter: Further thoughts on Woodwiss

26 May 2025

I may be able to add a little to the article about the only known Woodwiss clock (International section, ATG No 2690).

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EU rules on cultural goods add a whole new world of complication

26 May 2025

New regulations on importing cultural goods are looming and could mean significant challenges for the trade

Frans Hals portraits

Saunders collection raises $64.7m at Sotheby’s but misses overall target

22 May 2025

It was billed as the ‘first ever $100m collection of Old Masters to come to auction’ but the auction of the Saunders collection at Sotheby’s New York last night came in significantly below expectations.

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Vendors’ ‘garden statue’ turns out to be a six-figure Roman marble

21 May 2025

A Roman marble thought by its vendors to be a garden statue turned heads at Toovey’s where it sold earlier this month.

Mary Potter still life

Demand emerges for Mary Potter still life at specialist East Anglian art sale

21 May 2025

A string of works by East Anglian artists, each with their own well-established market, drew notable attention at the latest specialist sale held by Reeman Dansie (25% buyer’s premium).

Jan Davidsz de Heem still life

‘A feast for the eyes’: Luxurious de Heem still life emerges at Christie’s

21 May 2025

Christie’s has announced a major highlight for its Old Masters evening sale in London on July 1.

Moorcroft mosaic

Historical Moorcroft archive could be auctioned

19 May 2025

The historic collection of pottery manufacturer Moorcroft could soon be heading to auction following the collapse of the company.

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Firsts debut proves fruitful for dealer Ayling

19 May 2025

Books fair 'Firsts' got under way on May 15 with around 100 dealers exhibiting at the Saatchi Gallery in London.

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Reverse engraved picture on glass acquired by Met

19 May 2025

Sutton Coldfield dealer Thomas Coulborn & Sons has announced a sale to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Trafalgar flag ready to do its duty at the latest Treasure House Fair

19 May 2025

Some of the stand-out art and objects to be offered at the third edition of 'Treasure House Fair' this summer have been revealed.

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Celebrated Kangxi bird manual paintings take £600,000 total

19 May 2025

A group of Kangxi bird paintings from the celebrated Imperial Manual of Birds sold for a combined £600,000 at Roseberys in south London.

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Pick of the Week: Vulliamy’s public clocks

19 May 2025

Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy (1780-1854) was clockmaker to George III and also to The Prince Regent, later George IV.

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US library purchases include letters on 17th century British Atlantic slave trade originally sold at UK auction

19 May 2025

An American library has announced the purchase of six “exceptional collections” including letters shedding light on the early British Atlantic slave trade that were originally sold at a UK auction.

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Falcon flies high with TEFAF NY newcomer

19 May 2025

TEFAF New York boasted an 11% rise in attendance from last year despite challenging times.

Fabergé animals at Sotheby's

Castle Howard Fabergé animals land big prices in Sotheby’s sale

19 May 2025

Sotheby’s offered a collection of 30 Fabergé animals from the Castle Howard estate in a timed online sale ending May 16.

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Modern and contemporary art: Studio source brings strong results

19 May 2025

Works coming to auction from artists’ estates give a never-seen-before quality and personal attraction

Need for a bigger venue in Bromley

19 May 2025

The two events launched in Kent earlier this year by organiser Paul Ellison of Needful Things Antique Fairs were busy that he has changed to a larger venue.

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