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Roll map shows the very narrow road to Durham

16 September 2024

Pictured here is a detail from an 18th century parchment roll map documenting the primary roads on a journey from London to Durham through the counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Durham.

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Richards joins Charles Ede to boost fine art sales

16 September 2024

London dealership Charles Ede is expanding its repertoire and has brought in James Richards to launch its new approach at this year’s Frieze Masters.

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Event shows it’s grand up north

16 September 2024

Venerable fair that has been running since 1951 is still a very popular choice and boasts a devoted following

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Poniatowski Greek ring was the real thing among infamous fakes

16 September 2024

Intaglio had been part of the ‘peerless collection’ which created one of the biggest art scandals of its day

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News in brief including Christie's return to classic car market

16 September 2024

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Christie's return to the classic car market

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Join the thrill of the Hunt

16 September 2024

Guy Peppiatt is holding an exhibition of works by the ‘master of reality’ William Henry Hunt (1790-1864).

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Historic hall to become new headquarters of Bonhams in New York late next year

16 September 2024

Bonhams is set to relocate its New York headquarters from 580 Madison Avenue to the historic Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street.

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Thomas Daniell Calcutta plates in five-figure demand

16 September 2024

Five plates from the series Views of Calcutta underlined the demand for work by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) when they hammered at £24,000 in Edinburgh on September 4-5.

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Georgian card table deal sealed at £5000

16 September 2024

This 18th century mahogany card table was part of a collection of furniture from Earnshill House in Somerset offered by Busby (25% buyer’s premium) in Bridport, Dorset.

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Militaria news in brief: eye catching results

16 September 2024

A look at unusual lots that stood out in recent auctions

Polydore Vergil’s Anglica Historia

Hand-drawn maps lift demand for Mary Tudor’s personal copy of Anglica Historia

12 September 2024

Mary Tudor’s personal copy of Vergil’s history of England has sold at auction for £140,000.

James Richards of dealership Charles Ede

Dealership Charles Ede appoints James Richards to boost fine art sales

11 September 2024

London firm Charles Ede is expanding its repertoire and has brought in James Richards to launch its new approach which includes a greater focus on fine art at this year's 'Frieze Masters'.

Bonhams new york headquarters

Bonhams announces new headquarters in New York at the iconic Steinway Hall

10 September 2024

Bonhams is set to relocate its New York headquarters from 580 Madison Avenue to the historic Steinway Hall at 111 West 57th Street.

The Flying Scotsman by Terence Cuneo

Major collection of Terence Cuneo and Ruskin Spear pictures consigned to Sworders

10 September 2024

What promises to be a market-defining sale for two well-known Modern British artists will be held in Essex this autumn.

2660NE Frederic Leighton, Bay Of Cadiz Moonlight, C. 1866

Leighton auction purchase lights up exhibition at museum dedicated to the artist

10 September 2024

Frederic Leighton’s 'Bay of Cádiz, Moonlight' will go on public display for the first time in 120 years at the artist’s former home after being bought at auction this summer.

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Big three auction houses to host Asian Art in London dealer shows

09 September 2024

For the first time London’s three major auction houses will host commercial dealer and gallery exhibitions as part of Asian Art in London (AAL).

Classic Antique Fairs postpones its first Farnborough event

09 September 2024

With only a few weeks to go before the event, Classic Antique Fairs has postponed its September outing.

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Whoopee as Beano sets new British comic record

09 September 2024

A copy of the very first issue of the The Beano - and the only one to retain its original ‘free gift’ - has sold at auction for £26,000.

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Constable oil sketch sparks bidding battle

09 September 2024

A previously unpublished oil sketch by John Constable (1776-1837) provoked fierce bidding at Woolley & Wallis.

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Spencer opens new chapter with own saleroom

09 September 2024

Book specialist Jim Spencer has left Hansons and is launching his own saleroom offering monthly timed online auctions in Lichf ield, Staffordshire. His first timed online sale trading as Rare Book Auctions runs from September 18-October 2.

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