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A rediscovered self-portrait by a famed Saxon Court enamel miniaturist will be on display for the first time since 1912 at Classic Art London.

Two medieval illuminated manuscripts identified as being late 19th century or early 20th century fakes attributed to The Spanish Forger are being sold in Dorset on June 25 estimated at £500-1000.

It all started, as things often do – by pure chance.

The annual trials of watches that took place first in Greenwich and later at the Royal Observatory in Kew and the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington were an opportunity for the Admiralty to choose suitable timekeepers and for manufacturers to obtain an independent assessment of their merchandise.

One of the big antiques love-ins that dominate Love Fairs’ portfolio is the antiques and collectors’ two-day Detling fairs .

Tim Maxwell, partner in art and luxury law, and Matthew Shore, barrister specialising in litigation in art and luxury law, both at Wedlake Bell, give their expert view on a recent case

Exhibitions both big and small await art and antiques lovers when they head out to museums this summer

Rare atlases from the 17th to 19th centuries provided the top-sellers as an extensive library collection emerged from the estate of a descendant of one of Britain’s longest-serving Chancellors of the Exchequer.

Launched last June at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard by a saleroom based in the yard, Medway Auctions, the next regular antiques and vintage fair will run at the No 5 slip at the wharf on Sunday, June 28.

Treasure House Fair offers a roster of top dealers, a major Surrealist loan exhibition and an organiser who believes the fair is ushering in a new generation of trade

Edinburgh shop owners started with restoration

London books, prints and wine specialist Forum Auctions was founded in July 2016 with the ambition of combining the best of the digital and the analogue worlds. A decade later, with all but one of the original team still on board, the company is preparing for two special anniversary sales. Founder and executive chairman Stephan Ludwig shares his views with ATG.

The summer season is upon us, and the art market has risen to the occasion. There is plenty to see, plenty to buy and plenty to look forward to.

“You can’t buy happiness but you can buy vintage and that’s kind of the same thing.”

Dealer, artist and former Christie’s director Tom Rooth is combining a studio tour with hospitality this summer.