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

Kingfisher by Archibald Thorburn

Rare Kingfisher sighting as Archibald Thorburn watercolour brings demand in Essex auction

18 March 2025

As ATG readers may recall from previous articles, when it comes to the works of the great ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) depictions of game birds tend to be the most commercial subjects.

LAPADA fair will team up with luxury jewellery ‘collective’

17 March 2025

The next LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair will partner with luxury jewellery ‘collective’ Haute Jewels.

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Monumental De Morgan tile panel with impressive provenance takes £65,000

17 March 2025

A monumental and important William De Morgan architectural tile panel with an exceptional provenance has sold for £65,000 in Stourbridge.

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Classic Art Week organisers confident about demand

17 March 2025

The organisers of Classic Art London, the new marketing initiative designed to replace London Art Week (LAW), say they are confident of passing the target of 20 dealers for its inaugural event.

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‘Serpentine’ bicycle shakes up the saleroom

17 March 2025

The velocipede is considered the direct forerunner to the modern bicycle, especially a series of French examples produced with pedals, cranks and handlebars in the 1850s-60s.

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George Baxter Whitefriars results buoyant

17 March 2025

In a market that waxes and wanes, recent sales suggest collectors are active and pushing up prices

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19th century Indian gold bracelet is among five lots to watch

17 March 2025

With estimates from £150, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Stage is set for former actress to run Bedford event with her father

17 March 2025

Organiser says bookings are healthy ahead of debut and feels there is room for more quality fairs in the area

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French ‘Industrial’ clock generates interest in Canterbury

17 March 2025

The French inventor André Romain Guilmet (1827-92) took out many patents for his ingenious designs including in 1868 the idea for a driving chain on a bicycle.

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Photography: Early achievers bring auction demand

17 March 2025

Recent auction sales shone the spotlight on pioneering photographers active in the first days of the art

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Collector Cooke’s feast of 20th century works

17 March 2025

Thirty-eight lots offered in Bath included a strong array of 20th century works assembled in London

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Haile Selassie signature on a photo seals auction interest

17 March 2025

Described as “exceptionally large” when offered by Chiswick Auctions (26/12% buyer’s premium), this black and white presentation photograph depicts Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie (1892-1975).

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Julia Margaret Cameron’s Tennyson connections

17 March 2025

Julia Margaret Cameron was a neighbour and close friend of Alfred Tennyson on the Isle of Wight.

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Gory days gone by reflected in whaling photographs for sale

17 March 2025

The personal photo album of a crew member of a post-war Antarctic whaling factory ship is for sale in April 29 at Charles Miller in London for an estimated £800-1200.

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Seventeenth century Newcastle silver rarity emerges

17 March 2025

A rare example of 17th century Newcastle silver holloware sold for £7500 at Chiswick Auctions’ (26% buyer’s premium) latest specialist sale of Silver and Objects of Vertu.

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Venini glass proves very popular

17 March 2025

A single-owner collection of Venini glassware led Roseberys’ (26/25/20% buyer’s premium) first Design auction of the year in West Norwood.

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‘It’s a perfect time to collect postcards’

17 March 2025

It’s time for the annual Festival of Cards when 60-plus dealers will head to Junction 24, an events centre in North Petherton, near Bridgwater, Somerset, on Thursday and Friday, March 28-29.

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Fashionable faces on display

17 March 2025

Online exhibition focuses on style and dress depicted in 20th century art often by lesser-known creators

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Some pressing thoughts on ‘cyder’ in early printed works

17 March 2025

Early works on apple husbandry reflect the popularity of ancient brew in Britain by the 17th century

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List for life: London gallery’s highlights since 1942

17 March 2025

Established in 1936, London gallery Abbott and Holder first published one of its now established ‘Lists’ in 1942. The firm now publishes these monthly, online, providing a way to introduce 100 new works of art to its existing stock.

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