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One of the factors that made the Mona Lisa probably the most-visited work of art in the world was that the painting was stolen from the Louvre in 1911.

Late 18th century Order of the Garter soars way over estimate as part of an Austrian sale

Blacking ink was widely used in the 19th century for the cleaning and polishing of boots and shoes, floors and doorsteps.

A single-owner private collection of pre-Second World War Bassett-Lowke maritime electric, motor, clockwork and live steam model boats is for sale on April 11-12.

The second tranche of material from a German autograph collector, the late Franz-Peter Bach, was offered by Anderson & Garland (30% buyer’s premium inc VAT) in Newcastle upon Tyne on March 5.

Finders keepers? It’s not as simple as that if you discover unexpected items to go with a purchase

Dealer duo started online showcase during the pandemic but around 20 traders continue to feature

A Renaissance gilt bronze medal made to mark the marriage of Queen Mary I (1516-58) and King Philip II (1527-98) sold for £15,500 at Sloane Street Auctions (26.5% buyer’s premium).

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

One of several known versions of the most famous painting by Gabriel von Max (1840-1915) caused quite a stir at Plückbaum (26.5% buyer’s premium) in Bonn.

An antiques centre in north Derbyshire is set to close on March 31 after 15 years in business.

Second edition copy of Adam Smith classic work sells at £8000 in Cumbrian saleroom

Collectors and institutions flooded into the huge art fair for an ‘exceptional calibre’ of works on display

Liss Llewellyn is currently hosting an online exhibition titled Women at War, showcasing the vital contributions of women during wartime.

One of the rarest and most colourful Lehmann toys put in a bright performance at Special Auction Services.

On Friday, March 21, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $3021.94 / €2801.74 / £2342 59

An early 18th century onion-shaped decanter or carafe offered at Halls (24% buyer’s premium) in Shrewsbury was of particular interest for a point-engraved inscription to the body. It read 'The Kit Kat Club at the Fountain Tavern on the Strand'.

A curious unsigned oil on linen soared past its $800- 1200 guide to achieve $7000 (£5400) at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries (25% buyer’s premium) in Maine.

An event where vintage fashion-spotting and classic car-ogling is part of the weekend is the Classic Car Boot Sale, organised by Hemingway Design.