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Piprahwa Gems

Historic Piprahwa gems return to India in private sale after planned Sotheby’s auction cancelled

31 July 2025

A collection of relics linked to the historical Buddha will now go on public display in India.

William De Morgan sketchbook

William De Morgan strikes twice as sketchbook and charger emerge in Gloucestershire

30 July 2025

Two contrasting works by William De Morgan (1839-1917) – a sketchbook and a triple-lustre charger – were offered for sale by Dominic Winter in consecutive sales this month.

Egyptian New Kingdom grasshopper

Ancient Egyptian grasshopper takes six-figure sum at auction

28 July 2025

An ancient Egyptian cosmetic vessel made in the form of a grasshopper or cicada sold for £340,000 at Apollo Art Auctions in London on July 27.

Joshua Johnson portrait

Pair of paintings come to auction from first known black American professional portraitist

28 July 2025

A pair of portraits by Joshua Johnson (c.1763-c.1825), one of the earliest black professional painters in the United States, is coming to auction this summer.

Needlework sampler display

Latest Arts Council annual report reveals six objects saved for the nation

25 July 2025

Half a dozen artworks were saved for the nation in the past year and are on display at museums across the UK.

Libertas Americana silver medal

Rare Libertas Americana silver medal sells at Newcastle auction

24 July 2025

A fine example of the Libertas Americana silver medal sold for £63,000 at Anderson & Garland’s Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu auction in Newcastle this week.

Phillips auction house London

Phillips raises buyer’s premium – but reduces it for ‘early engagement’

23 July 2025

Auction house Phillips has introduced a new format for its buyer’s premium.

Madonna and Child by Antonio Solario

Stolen 16th century painting recovered in Norfolk returns to Italy

21 July 2025

A stolen painting of Madonna and Child by Antonio Solario (1465-1530) has been returned after more than 50 years.

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Baggott sale brings ‘most comprehensive collection of York silver to market’

21 July 2025

Woolley & Wallis sold the first tranche of the private collection and stock of silver specialist Michael Baggott (1973-2025) on July 16.

Implications of EU cultural property laws ‘appear grim’ says dealers association

21 July 2025

Details of how to manage the new European Union regulations on importing cultural goods have emerged, sending shockwaves through the art and antiques trade.

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Fouquet-Mucha brooch: Giants of Art Nouveau reunited in Southend

21 July 2025

A large gold, enamel and gemset jewel combining the talents of two of the biggest names in French Art Nouveau has surfaced for sale in Southend-on-Sea.

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Kent council sells prints from loans scheme through Sworders

21 July 2025

A group of prints tucked away in the basement of Kent County Council’s County Hall in Maidstone have sold at a Sworders auction.

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Christie’s results ‘on par with 2024’ in first half of 2025

21 July 2025

Christie’s has reported auction sales of $2.1bn (£1.6bn) in the first half of 2025, on a par with 2024.

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Last of the Spencer collection reunites Stanley and Hilda

21 July 2025

Billed as ‘the last opportunity to own something very personal from the family’s own collection’, a group of drawings, paintings, letters and memorabilia relating to Sir Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) came to auction from one of the artist’s descendants at Dreweatts.

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Somerset collection tells perambulator history

21 July 2025

The antiques and vintage sale at Gardiner Houlgate in Corsham on July 31 includes the Swift collection of antique prams.

Robert Jobling's Grandfather’s Pride

Memories of the North: Robert Jobling pictures come to auction

21 July 2025

A group of works by Robert Jobling (1841-1923), a leading figure in the artistic circles of late 19th century Tyneside, has come to Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland.

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‘What am I bid for… my own lots?’ Toys sale includes Bunny Campione's bunnies

21 July 2025

Renowned consignor and Antiques Roadshow specialist invited up to the rostrum in Newbury

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Quaker connections outlined in a fascinating collection sold at auction

21 July 2025

Manuscripts underline the overlapping lives of families in northern England and their extensive travels

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Why Child & Child was the artist’s choice

21 July 2025

Walter Child (1840-1930) and Harold Child (1848-1915), the sons of an East End pawnbroker who left a fortune of £30,000, opened as art jewellers in 1880 at 1 Seville Street, Belgravia.

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Miniature portrait of Egyptian scholar bid to 20 times estimate

21 July 2025

A watercolour portrait of the 19th century Egyptian scholar Mohammed-el-Chabassy was one of the surprising high points at a recent auction of 16th to 19th century drawings, held by Bassenge (25% buyer’s premium) in Berlin.

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