UK

The United Kingdom accounts for more than one fifth of the global art market sales and is the second biggest art market after the US.

Through auctioneers, dealers, fairs and markets - and a burgeoning online sector - buyers, collectors and sellers of art and antiques can easily access a vibrant network of intermediaries and events around the country. The UK's museums also house a wealth of impressive collections

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News in brief including Ross's Auctioneers' acquisition of Dublin auction house Adams Blackrock

19 May 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the acquisition of Adams Blackrock by Ross's Auctioneers

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Mapping the Turkish Empire

19 May 2025

A miniature map of the Turkish Ottoman Empire is among the items being offered by Sanders of Oxford at London Map Fair on June 7-8.

Flying instructor Marcus Manton

Early Hendon aviation archive to appear at Gloucestershire auction

16 May 2025

Hendon was at the forefront of aviation in the early 20th century and many of the pioneering aviators are pictured in an 800-photographic archive being offered at auction next week.

Indian cat painting

Rare animal sketches bring demand in single-owner collection of Indian works

16 May 2025

Two pictures with natural history subjects drew the strongest competition among the Indian works of art consigned from the collection of the late Francis Golding (1944-2013) to a recent Roseberys’ (26% buyer’s premium) sale.

2694PV Ewbanks Altman

David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Mick Rock and even Nasty Nick from EastEnders make for a highly entertaining Surrey auction

15 May 2025

When three teenagers helped Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd’s roadies to lug their gear into Central Hall, Chatham, on December 1, 1967, they found themselves locked in with the stars.

Mahogany Chairs

Dreweatts to offer attic contents of Powderham Castle and Brocklesby Park

14 May 2025

The attic contents of two historic private country estates is set to be offered at Dreweatts in Newbury.

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Blooming marvellous: Art and antiques dealers planting good seeds

14 May 2025

Flowers have inspired artists for centuries and ahead of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show dealers are tapping into the horticultural theme

Grey Heron by Jiang Tingxi

Rediscovered Kangxi bird paintings raise £600,000 total at Roseberys

13 May 2025

A group of Kangxi bird paintings from the celebrated ‘Imperial Manual of Birds’ sold for a combined £600,000 at Roseberys in south London.

Moorcroft mosaic

John Pye to conduct sale of Moorcroft's business and assets

13 May 2025

Auction house John Pye has been appointed to help find a buyer for the collapsed pottery firm W. Moorcroft Ltd.

Botticelli's Virgin

UK buyer sought for £10m Botticelli Virgin and Child

13 May 2025

A temporary export bar has been placed on a painting of the Virgin Mary by Sandro Botticelli valued at £10.2m.

Old Trafford bench

Manchester United bench makes 33 times estimate

13 May 2025

An Old Trafford supporters’ bench removed during Old Trafford’s 1992 renovations made 33 times its estimate at Graham Budd's latest auction.

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Decorative Fair early sale successes announced

12 May 2025

The opening day of the spring edition of the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair was a success for many, with well-heeled buyers snapping up furniture, art and more on Tuesday, May 6.

Indian Bureau Cabinet Pow 2693

Pick of the Week: Indian-English bureau flies at auction

12 May 2025

Standing 3ft (91cm) high, this miniature rosewood and ivory bureau cabinet illustrates the successful fusion of Indian decoration to English form achieved by artisans working in the port of Vizagapatam in the 18th century.

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Bloom time for the books trade

12 May 2025

It took 16 years to compile the first great German florilegium, an edition of which can be seen – and purchased – at the Firsts London book fair running from May 15-18 at the Saatchi Gallery.

Paul Atkinson antiques dealer

Five highlights from dealer Paul Atkinson’s collection at Sworders

12 May 2025

The ‘retirement’ sale of dealer Paul Atkinson’s collection at Essex saleroom Sworders this week will be held exactly 50 years since he opened his first antiques shop in Derbyshire.

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Victorian squirrel claret jug is among five lots to watch

12 May 2025

With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Albrecht Dürer: The printmaker supreme

12 May 2025

An artist in high demand in his day, Dürer prints still fascinate collectors. ATG surveys the market for works by great Old Master draughtsman

Helen Day

Collector Interview: From Little Red Riding Hood to a nationwide exhibition

12 May 2025

Helen Day is a language teacher, collector of Ladybird books and expert on the history of the books and the company behind them.

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Philosopher born into slavery

12 May 2025

Greek philosopher Epictetus (c.50-c.135AD) is best-known for his contribution to Stoicism.

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Art specialist targets growth

12 May 2025

It’s not just the Firsts book fair this year that has a focus on a plants theme

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