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Kollwitz relief evoked scenes of Allied bombing raids

13 October 2025

In the midst of the Second World War, the German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) produced a series of small sculptural reliefs on the theme of mothers protecting their children.

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Printing plate helped to spread the slavery abolition message

13 October 2025

An original printing plate for one of the best-known images of the abolitionist movement emerged at a recent Forum Auctions (27% buyer’s premium) sale in London.

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A trio of autumnal London art and antiques exhibitions

13 October 2025

To coincide with the V&A’s 'Marie Antoinette: Style' exhibition, portrait miniature specialist Emma Rutherford’s Limner Company is holding a ‘pop-up’ selling exhibition at Daniel Crouch Rare Books in Bury Street, Mayfair.

LAPADA

‘The crucial thing is for exhibitors to do well. They have to make sales’

13 October 2025

Any association fair has the unenviable task of attempting to be all things to all members, of attracting bigger name galleries while remaining accessible to sole operators, of maintaining the quality aesthetic that visitors expect while keeping stand costs affordable.

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ATG letters: Why the winter Olympia fair will be sorely missed

13 October 2025

How sad that the Olympia winter fair has been scrapped not only because of nearly clashing with the Berkeley Square fair but also costs and the ridiculous idea of the dealers of fabulous antiques having to mix their stands with all that Christmas stuff.

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Photographer Tif Hunter at Robert Young Antiques

13 October 2025

When the Folk Art dealer Robert Young first met Tif Hunter over 30 years ago, he was instantly drawn to the photographer’s work.

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Chelsea Rare Book Fair ready for autumn edition

13 October 2025

This particularly rare American issue of the 1939 Michelin Guide was specially commissioned by the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department in Washington D.C. during the Second World War.

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Antiquarian jewels at Wartski fit for Halloween night

13 October 2025

London jeweller Wartski has the perfect gift for Halloween: a late 17th century pendant fashioned from a lizard’s leg.

Alvar Aalto plywood dining suite

Design fans head to Berkeley Square for latest PAD London event

10 October 2025

Design fair PAD London runs from October 14-19 in Berkeley Square this autumn.

The Georgian Group's HQ

Consignment call for charity auction to raise funds for Georgian heritage conservation

09 October 2025

The Georgian Group has teamed up with Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers for a special fundraising auction.

Girl in her Petticoat by Dod Procter

Major auction record for Dod Procter set at Bonhams

08 October 2025

While prices for the painter Dod Procter (1891-1972) have been rising over the last decade or so, a big jump in terms of her auction record came at Bonhams (28/27% buyer’s premium) latest sale of works by Modern British women artists in London.

Lama Koubrously, Marta Somauroo and Ilaria Bellucci

Azca Auctions announces new team after directors depart

06 October 2025

Azca Auctions in Hammersmith, west London, has announced new recruits following the departure of the founding directors earlier this summer.

Art Deco sculpture

Back-stories boost early successes at the Battersea fair

06 October 2025

Stand-out decorative items by named artists with interesting back-stories were in demand at the latest The Decorative Fair in Battersea.

Henry Moore chalk caricature

Henry Moore captures fellow sculptor in chalk form

06 October 2025

Catherine Southon’s October 15 Fine Sale in Chislehurst includes this chalk caricature of the sculptor Cecil Gunthorp (1893-1983) done by one Henry Moore (1898-1986).

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Sale of stand-out limited edition works puts renowned illustrator Rackham in the picture

06 October 2025

A private collection of children’s illustrated books formed over the past 50 years provided several stand-out lots in The Collector’s auction held by Catherine Southon (27.6% buyer’s premium inc VAT).

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Frieze Masters preview: Focus on first of famous six wives

06 October 2025

Wedding gift for Catherine of Aragon stands out as one of the highlights at the latest Frieze Masters

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Tempest blows in to Kensington's Reindeer Antiques

06 October 2025

Kensington Church Street dealership Reindeer Antiques is hosting an exhibition and book launch for cartoonist Annie Tempest (b.1959).

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Everybody needs good neighbours, including sculpture specialists

06 October 2025

Meeting as neighbours at TEFAF Maastricht, two sculpture dealers have come together to hold an exhibition in London.

The Winter Egg by Fabergé

Christie’s to offer Fabergé Winter Egg with estimate ‘in excess’ of £20m

03 October 2025

Christie’s will offer one of only six privately owned Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs as part of its Classic Week of sales in London in December.

Edward VI portrait

Edward VI portrait goes on view at Hampton Court Palace after selling at Roseberys

01 October 2025

A portrait of King Edward VI that sold at a Roseberys auction earlier this year has gone on public display at Hampton Court Palace.

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