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A chandelier that Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933) made for a French fishing club hammered for $90,000 (£67,240) at Wright (27% buyer’s premium) in Chicago.

The Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe and American jeweller Tiffany & Co recognised the merits of a union of luxury brands in the mid 19th century.

French silk and wool Coriolanus scenes go well over predictions in US auction

Our selection of lots from upcoming auctions

This extraordinary Persian manuscript sold by Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium) is a translation of 'Voltaire’s Histoire de l’empire de Russie sous Pierre-le-Grand' and his 'Histoire de Charles XII, Roi du Suede'.

Polish items were in high demand at German saleroom Hermann Historica (29.5% buyer’s premium inc tax) during the Spring Auction series.

I hope I can raise awareness to start a fundraising campaign to restore a photo on the wall in the Camden Passage area of Islington.

Scarce complete small pamphlets produced by the fairy tales author Hans Christian Andersen come to auction ‘for first time’

The auction history of this highly decorative cased pair of Spanish 22 bore convertible ‘Madrid’ lock pistols goes all the way back to 1843 - with a royal connection.

A strong selection of 18th and 19th century British helmets impressed at East Sussex saleroom Wallis & Wallis (24% buyer’s premium) on May 29, many bringing strong four-figure sums well above estimate.

In ATG No 2694 your account of the sale of part of the toy collection of the late Tony Cuff by Bertoia of New Jersey in the US highlighted a “Bing British branded loco and tender Sir Sam Fay in the green livery of the Grand Central Railway”.

The most extensive selection of works to come on the open market provides an opportunity to assess the market for the Modern British print specialist

Fleamarkets offer an endless variety of stock to draw in buyers and two ‘giants’ are coming up soon, one in Somerset, the other in London.

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.

Sword linked to former emperor is one of the highlights at London sale held by maritime specialist

A Prussian Garde du Corps helmet that might well have once graced parade grounds and palaces took pride of place in an East Yorkshire saleroom.

When a c.1890 May Morris for Morris & Co embroidery came up for sale at Toomey & Co (27% buyer’s premium), the timing was less than perfect for the midwestern lady who was destined to become its new owner.

An ivory netsuke described as ‘after Tomotada of Kyoto’ hammered for Can$42,000 (£22,840) against an estimate of Can$1200-1800 at Harrington’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Ontario.

Terence Woodcock, known as Terry, will be retiring from his role as chief auctioneer at Unique Auctions and handing over the business he founded in 2005.

This distinctive domed form of this carefully forged helmet gives a big clue to its origin.