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A Steuben crystal vase featuring a design by Cecil Beaton which was created for a prestigious New York exhibition in 1954 is coming to market for the first time in over seven decades.

Sculpture sale shows visitors from the subcontinent are out in force at UK fairs and prepared to spend

Italian helmet heads sale of sought-after items from the French scholar, expert and dealer

Two stories in the mainstream media last month highlighted the return to tie-wearing, thanks apparently to Gen Z liking the more formal look, with one menswear retailer reporting year-on-year tie sales increasing by 200% this summer.

Credited with having the greatest group of modern Egyptian art in private hands, Dr Mohammed Said Farsi (1936-2019) was also a dedicated collector of Islamic arms and armour.

Asian Art in London officially got under way with a launch party and awards ceremony on October 29 at The Lavery in South Kensington’s Cromwell Place.

The recipients of the annual Asian Art in London (AAL) prizes that celebrate outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers were announced on the evening of October 29.

Frances Allitt and Laura Chesters report on business developments in Paris, London and Dorset

Having organised his antiques and vintage fashion fairs for nearly 40 years from his living room, Matthew Adams is opening what he describes as a “proper, grown-up physical office”.

Visitors from overseas filtered through to the mezzanine level of Evolution London, Battersea Park, above The Decorative Fair to see Tribal Art London.

The Victoria and Albert Museum has acquired a rare c.1910 Suffragette Christmas card after it was donated by WeBuyVintage.

Standholders at the latest Decorative Fair report strong demand for good-quality objects

Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams are again selling in this market as the autumn season gets under way