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Police appeal for information to trace 18th century violin

25 June 2025

An 18th century violin has been stolen from a member of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra and the Met Police are hoping to trace their chief suspect.

Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads

Pioneering Victorian photograph book found in closet now heads to Roseberys

24 June 2025

A scarce copy of a pioneering photograph book showing views of the Norfolk Broads has been consigned to south London saleroom Roseberys.

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Studiolo offers ‘the best of a fair in a single day’ as it launches in London

23 June 2025

A new one-day multi-dealer venture opens in central London this week.

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Spotlight: 250 years of JMW Turner

23 June 2025

Many works by the great British artist are now owned by institutions but smaller paintings and sketches are common sights at salerooms

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In with the Old as vintage booms

23 June 2025

Alan Old of So Last Century fairs launched his first vintage and retro fair at Beckenham Place Mansion in south London 10 years ago.

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Ten works to see at Classic Art London

23 June 2025

It may be a new name in the summer calendar, but this inaugural initiative is building on a firm foundation of previous ‘collegial’ events encompassing an array of selling exhibitions

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Plenty of comings and goings at the Cecil Court art and books hub

23 June 2025

Changes are afoot in the art and book dealing hub Cecil Court this summer.

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Dealer delights this summer

23 June 2025

A wide range of dealer exhibitions are on offer to brighten up this summer even further. Here is a selection

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Dealers hold antiquities showcases this summer

23 June 2025

London is host to two stand-out antiquities exhibitions.

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Preview: Treasure House Fair 2025

23 June 2025

The third edition of Treasure House Fair carries on the long tradition of summer events in London, with a selection of highlights to savour

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Tibet caught on film and canvas including Dalai Lama enthronement

23 June 2025

Photo albums contain some of the first images of the remote country plus enthronement of the Dalai Lama

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Serhat Ahmet’s summer ceramics show

23 June 2025

The summer exhibition from European porcelain specialist Serhat Ahmet runs at his Cecil Court, London, gallery until June 28.

Victor Pasmore representation

23 June 2025

Hazlitt Holland Hibbert has announced that it will represent the estate of Modern British artist Victor Pasmore (1908-88) along with Frankie Rossi Art (both based in Bury Street, St James’s).

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A double helping at the V&A

23 June 2025

Whether captivated by exquisite jewellery or the clean lines and tactile allure of British studio pottery, the V&A’s two summer exhibitions are not to be missed

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Rare survivor: 17th century ruffler ruffles feathers at auction

20 June 2025

An early 17th-century shaped linen ruffler, believed to be the only known example to ever appear at auction, was hammered down at £230,000 – 30-times its estimate – in south London.

The Stencil-Maker by Mortimer Menpes

Mortimer Menpes travel pictures bring demand at West London sale

18 June 2025

The artist Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) was something of a jack of all trades. But contrary to the old adage he was a master of many.

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Brace yourselves for Brooker Part 2 at Olympia Auctions

16 June 2025

Foremost among Olympia Auctions’ several collections on offer in the June 25-26 sale are the 96 lots from Robert Brooker’s collection.

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Two centuries of British works take over two whole floors of Ongpin’s gallery

16 June 2025

Stephen Ongpin Fine Art is hosting a much-anticipated exhibition for the summer: 'Two Centuries of British Drawings, Watercolours and Oil Sketches'. The show boasts over 60 works, including JMW Turner and Johann Heinrich Füssli.

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Persian version of Voltaire’s Peter the Great sells at £14,000

16 June 2025

This extraordinary Persian manuscript sold by Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium) is a translation of 'Voltaire’s Histoire de l’empire de Russie sous Pierre-le-Grand' and his 'Histoire de Charles XII, Roi du Suede'.

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Camden Passage pic plea

16 June 2025

I hope I can raise awareness to start a fundraising campaign to restore a photo on the wall in the Camden Passage area of Islington.

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