London

A British government red leather dispatch case belonging to the minister of state for colonial affairs achieved an above estimate price at a recent Bonhams’ timed sale.

Despite achieving an impressive sum, an important Iron Age coin fell short of setting a new auction record at Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s.

In a rare double sighting of the great bustard – a bird extinct in Britain – a picture and taxidermy are offered at auction

The cigar case given as a token of appreciation for safely transporting General Espartero Baldomero to exile in England found plenty of admirers at Noonans

A collection of works owned by German-born art historian Klaus Hinrichsen (1912-2004), a key figure in promoting émigré art in the UK, emerged at the latest specialist Prints & Multiples sale at south London saleroom Roseberys (26% buyer’s premium).

Shapero Rare Books deals in antiquarian and rare books and works on paper. Its Travel Catalogue 2025 is an adventure around the world

The legacy of Steven Spurrier is being revived by Panter & Hall in its current exhibition

An Egon Schiele (1890-1918) work on paper formerly owned by the Jewish cabaret performer Fritz Grünbaum was among the lots drawing competition at Christie’s latest evening sale in London.

A depiction of a great bustard by the ornithological illustrator William Hayes captures the twilight years of a bird driven to extinction in Britain

The first decade of the 20th century heralded many changes, culturally and artistically. Dealer Liss Llewellyn has a focus on the art produced during that era

Sotheby’s is to offer a collection of 30 Fabergé animals from the Castle Howard estate on May 6 as part of its Fabergé, Gold Boxes & Vertu auction in Geneva.