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Brooke’s Dales works on the rise

28 October 2024

Just weeks after a new auction record for Anne Brooke (1916-2002) was achieved in the regions (see ATG No 2659), two more works by the Yorkshire-born painter attracted a flurry of bids in a Newcastle saleroom.

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Micheluzzi glass record set in Chicago

28 October 2024

Massimo Micheluzzi (b.1957), who began his glassmaking career as a photographer for the Venini factory, has become a name to watch in the modern design market.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2666

28 October 2024

On Friday, October 25, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $2723.38 / €2514.52 / £2094.91

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Bid Barometer: issue 2666

28 October 2024

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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Silver scholarship supports sales of Chinese export items

28 October 2024

Recent research is revealing the importance of the markings on Chinese export silver

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'Something for seasoned collectors and first-time buyers alike' at Winter Olympia

28 October 2024

Annual fair now in 33rd staging offers range suitable for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike

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Scalextric races up to record sum

28 October 2024

“Extremely scarce” was the description of a Scalextric C70 Type 59 Bugatti offered at auction in Lewes and it certainly lived up to that billing.

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Chabaud painting flies above predictions at Stair Galleries

28 October 2024

A recent sale held by Stair Galleries (28% buyer’s premium) in Hudson, New York, was led by this oil on board by Auguste-Elysée Chabaud (1882-1955).

Obituary: Leon Jones, 'a dealer’s dealer'

28 October 2024

It is with great sadness that I must report the recent death of my good friend Leon Jones who traded as Mitre House Antiques.

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Outstanding quality among Asian Art in London award nominees

28 October 2024

The annual Asian Art in London initiative celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers. This year the categories are East Asian, Indian & Islamic and Modern & Contemporary - and the 2024 nominees are revealed here. Award sponsors include Antiques Trade Gazette

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A case of Dismorr the merrier

28 October 2024

Large group of works by the Modern British artist from a single-owner source finds a warm welcome

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Better together: Major auction houses open doors for dealer exhibitions as part of Asian Art in London

28 October 2024

Auction houses and dealers have launched a partnership for this year’s Asian Art in London event allowing exhibitions to be held in salerooms at the three major firms for the first time.

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Asian Art in London dealer previews

28 October 2024

A selection highlights from dealers taking part in the Asian Art in London festival (October 30-November 8)

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Nicole musical box in tune at a £22,000 hammer price

28 October 2024

A mandolin musical box by François Nicole (b.1766) delighted bidders at Lawrences (25% buyer’s premium) of Crewkerne, selling for £22,000 against a £8000-12,000 estimate.

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Obituary: antiques dealer and artist Léonard Lassalle

28 October 2024

We are sad to announce the death of the well-known flamboyant antiques dealer and artist Léonard Lassalle, member of the BADA.

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Dutch museum buys early van Gogh work from dealer and collector Daniel Katz

28 October 2024

The Het Noordbrabants Museum in the Netherlands has acquired one of Vincent van Gogh’s (1853-90) early portraits for €8.6m (£7.16m).

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Buy books in Old England and New England

28 October 2024

The ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair will take place in its charming and traditional location: Chelsea Old Town Hall on the Kings Road.

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Algernon Newton canal scene soars over estimate at Dreweatts auction

25 October 2024

Stealing the limelight at Dreweatts (26/25% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern and Contemporary art, an Algernon Newton (1880-1968) view of the London docklands drew vigorous bidding from five different parties and set the second-highest price for the artist at auction.

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Rediscovered Christopher Dresser teapot hotly pursued at Cambridge auction

24 October 2024

Recently found in a trunk containing the possessions of an Edwardian socialite, an electroplated teapot designed by Christopher Dresser c.1879 sold for £63,000 at auction in Cambridge.

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Survey indicates art market decline as wealthy buyers reduce spending at the top end

24 October 2024

The latest survey into the global collecting market indicated a significant decline in spending on art and antiques. However this was mainly down to less activity at the very top end with a greater proportion of sales recorded at lower price levels.

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