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Philip Mould and Fiona Bruce

Fake or Fortune? Just ask ATG readers to decide

01 September 2025

With the current series of BBC TV show Fake or Fortune? having finished its run, it’s time to check ATG readers’ predictions of the outcome for each picture.

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Panoramic romantic rural scenes produced as a pair stay together for sale

01 September 2025

A pair of panoramic oil on canvas landscapes by French artist Raymond Thibésart (1874-1963) makes for a stand-out item at fine art dealership Gladwell & Patterson’s next exhibition, Treasures.

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Koopman jewellery strong enough to ‘go it alone’

01 September 2025

Koopman Rare Art’s jewellery division is to show on its own in a debut fair appearance.

Etc Fairs finds new venue in Bloomsbury

01 September 2025

Among the logistical challenges many fair organisers face is the scheduling and sometimes rescheduling of dates at their chosen venues.

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Buyer goes nuts about engineering trade display case

01 September 2025

The British engineering company formerly known as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the industrial revolution

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Vulliamy bracket clock triples estimate in Dorset

01 September 2025

A fine George II period bracket clock by Gray and Vulliamy came for sale at Duke’s (25% buyer’s premium) of Dorchester as part of a summer auction.

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Finnemore’s collection up for auction includes rare barometer house clearance find

01 September 2025

The horology sale at Dreweatts on September 9 features the Michael Finnemore collection of clocks, barometers, scientific instruments and mechanical music.

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Snuffbox said thanks for shipwreck rescue

01 September 2025

A silver snuffbox presented as a token of gratitude to a ship captain involved in the rescue of passengers from one of the most significant maritime disasters of the 19th century is on offer at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester on September 9.

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ATG letter: Florida map reminds me of a salvage boat and lurking shark

01 September 2025

I do hope that a good home will be found for the manuscript of Bernard Romans’ chart of Florida (‘Museum buyer sought to keep ‘outstanding’ £6m maritime chart collection in the UK’, News, ATG No 2706).

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Portrait of 'the most important Jewish painter in England' brings bidders to Schultz

01 September 2025

An 1858 portrait by Solomon Alexander Hart (1806-81), arguably the most important Jewish painter in England in the 19th century, more than doubled its high estimate in a sale in Clarence, New York.

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

01 September 2025

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

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The mass-produced waterproof watch before Rolex got there

01 September 2025

A rare US trench watch emerged for sale at Eastbourne Auctions (27% buyer’s premium) in East Sussex.

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Hedgehogs inspired health kick

01 September 2025

A Swarovski crystal collection assembled over four decades will be auctioned at Potteries Auctions in Newcastle-under-Lyme following the death of its 90-year-old owner in December 2024.

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Personal messages play huge part in John Peel record collection prices

01 September 2025

Rare vinyl such as demos and limited editions can generate significant demand at auction, but sometimes it is the personal touch that matters as well.

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Watch salutes a seaplane long-distance record

01 September 2025

The Longines Weems stainless steel cased pilot’s wristwatch was invented in 1935 by US naval officer and navigation pioneer Philip van Horn Weems.

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Centre hit by thieves closes but hopes to reopen soon

01 September 2025

Although Old Bank Antiques in Royal Wootton Bassett closed on August 25, this is “likely to be a short-term measure, maybe six months,” says owner Jon White.

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Modern British art on offer at Chelsea fair includes painting that hints at a turbulent relationship

01 September 2025

On John Swarbrooke Fine Art’s stand at British Art Fair this month is a relic of a long yet turbulent friendship between two 20th century artists.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, September 2-21, 2025

01 September 2025

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

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Dealer trio revive Wilton event

01 September 2025

Fair near Salisbury launched in 2022 has come to an end but regular exhibitors are stepping in for fresh stagings

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How to get ahead in advertising: huge single-owner collection brings a packed saleroom

01 September 2025

First part of extensive array amassed by Mike Standen attracts strong results

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