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European firms find Korea opportunity

25 August 2025

A selection of European galleries join the Masters section at Frieze Seoul as the fair returns for its fourth edition from September 3-6.

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George II mirror measures up nicely to take £20,000 at auction

25 August 2025

This George II giltwood mirror in the Chippendale rococo taste c.1755 sold well over hopes for £20,000 at Moore Allen & Innocent (21% buyer’s premium).

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York National Book Fair ‘suits younger crowd’

25 August 2025

While a Rowntree centenary brings historic interest, exhibitors are also focused on attracting fresh faces

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Live Aid programme signed by Sting, Phil Collins and Queen members marked ‘the greatest show on Earth’

25 August 2025

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary music concerts ever held: Live Aid.

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Claret jug is toast of both Cincinnati and Stourbridge

25 August 2025

A claret jug combining the talents of Stevens & Williams of Stourbridge in the UK and US firm Duhme & Co from Cincinnati crushed its $2000-3000 guide to hammer for $35,000 (£25,890).

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Collector adds yet another Bonheur to 50 already bought

25 August 2025

French artist Rosa Bonheur (1822-99) is described in the Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists as “a colourful and formidable character, outspoken in her feminine independence”.

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Sci-fi sitcom actor Chris Barrie loves old stuff too

25 August 2025

Enamel signs are among the items from actor Chris Barrie that will be sold in Dorset next month.

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Bid Barometer: issue 2707

25 August 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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Attic amphora displays the god Dionysus

25 August 2025

From a deceased estate in Christchurch, this Attic black-figured terracotta neck amphora sold at £23,000 (estimate £3000-5000) at Duke’s (25% buyer’s premium) of Dorchester.

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Fitting result for Royal Worcester design genius George Owen

25 August 2025

A rare work by Royal Worcester’s near-legendary craftsman George Owen (1845-1912) led a sale at Philip Serrell (20% buyer’s premium) in Malvern, Worcestershire, this summer.

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Hepworth work will stay in UK

25 August 2025

The Hepworth Wakefield and Art Fund have successfully raised £3.8m after a public appeal to keep Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red in the UK.

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ATG letter: My recommendation for a fine place to see fine art – New Art Gallery Walsall

25 August 2025

I enjoyed perusing your recommendations of museums’ special exhibitions to see in your annual Summer Supplement a few weeks ago (ATG No 2699).

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French 17th century cabinet stands out as a favourite for a US specialist

25 August 2025

Auction house expert eulogises about a French 17th century piece of furniture ‘jewel for the eyes’

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Auction catalogues also collectable when it comes to the famous Lowther Castle sale

25 August 2025

Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944) inherited enormous wealth derived from his father’s coalmines.

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Hockney salutes a slap-up meal

25 August 2025

Photo included in latest Armchair catalogue captures him enjoying the good life at Glyndebourne

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Five questions with Ben Cooper

25 August 2025

Ben Cooper appears on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, is one half of Two C’s Antiques Fairs and is the organiser of the Petersfield Antiques Fair.

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Mills make a good vintage venue

25 August 2025

Another day, another pop-up for So Last Century Fairs, which is trying out a new vintage market in London on Saturday, September 6.

Letter: Not that New Zealand exhibition for Ethel Walker…

25 August 2025

There appears to be some confusion regarding the painting by Ethel Walker featured in Auction Reports (ATG No 2702), my letter (ATG No 2704) and the letter from Roddy Willis (ATG No 2705).

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Egyptian sculptural fragments are big hitters in a wide-ranging worldwide selection of lots

25 August 2025

Biannual sale at Gloucestershire firm once again provides eclectic range of lots from across the globe

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Mainland Chinese buyers out in force for Virginia auction

25 August 2025

Buyers from mainland China propelled Asian lots at Quinn’s Auction Galleries (27% buyer’s premium) far beyond their guides at a recent sale in Falls Church, Virginia.

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