South-east England


Thomas Daniell view of mountains near Cape Comorin

Thomas Daniell strikes gold as demand for Indian scenes soars

05 November 2026

A large Royal Academy exhibit by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840) that drew hefty competition at Dreweatts underlined the strength of the market for early topographical views of the Indian subcontinent by British artists.

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Oxfordshire gallery showcases storage solutions for collectors, 18th and 19th century style

30 October 2026

Oxfordshire gallery turns spotlight not on objects as such for once but on where and how they were kept

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Single-owner sale from a London apartment presents a striking Sri Lankan selection

30 October 2026

Furniture in Ceylonese style shines thanks to ‘tip-top quality’, market freshness and provenance

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Czilinsky sticks all walk away from Surrey saleroom

30 October 2026

A group of novelty Victorian and Edwardian walking sticks owned by the Czilinskys, the London family of specialist carvers, was a sell-out at Ewbank’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Surrey.

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Tree or not tree, that is the question

23 October 2026

The top of this Regency pollard oak table features 52 oyster-veneered panels of mulberry wood, purportedly from the tree in William Shakespeare’s garden in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Drawing by Canaletto

Canaletto drawing flies over estimate at Mallams

22 October 2026

A rediscovered drawing by Canaletto (1697-1768) drew a strenuous bidding contest at Oxford auction house Mallams today.

Watercolour by Henry Scott Tuke

Highest sum for a Henry Scott Tuke watercolour for five years

21 October 2026

Newporth beach was pretty much the ideal setting for Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) to paint nude figures en plein air.

Mary Best watercolour portrait

Rare collection of works by female Victorian artist produces Best results

16 October 2026

Billed as ‘an extremely personal group’, a collection of works by Mary Ellen Best (1809-1891) drew considerable demand at Bellmans (25% buyer’s premium) this month.

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Quentin Bell mermaid table makes a splashing £14,000

16 October 2026

Making tiled tables was something of a tradition in the Bell family.

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Why Godalming stands out in a huge line-up of street markets

16 October 2026

Jackie Edwards of ACVR Events has added even more of the street antiques and vintage markets held at a dizzying number of locations across southern England, most on Sundays.

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Sun-soaked Anthony Fry scenes given warm reception in Newbury sale

16 October 2026

Two trademark prints by Anthony Fry (1927-2016) posted high auction sums for graphic works by the artist at a recent single-owner sale held by Dreweatts (28% buyer’s premium).

Tom Blest

Movers & shakers: New Kent valuation office for Gorringe’s and a new hire for Heritage Auctions

14 October 2026

Latest hires and expansion news from across the world of art and antiques

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Lots to savour in Sussex saleroom

09 October 2026

Bumper auction includes set of Pooh books and 58 lots of modern firsts from a single vendor

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Art dealer Jenna Burlingham backs Newlyn School public showcase

02 October 2026

Kingsclere dealership Jenna Burlingham Fine Art has sponsored a travelling loan show on Cornish art.

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Royal Navy explorer sailed with Nares on 1875 expedition to reach the North Pole

02 October 2026

An attractive archive offered by Lymington Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) on July 9 included medals and ephemera relating to the Lawrence family.

The Pathway by Algernon Newton

Algernon Newton landscape brings strong competition at Hansons

22 September 2026

Offered with a £2000-3000 estimate, a Royal Academy exhibit by Algernon Newton (1880-1968) that came completely fresh to the market was always likely to well exceed its expected level.

Table clock

Astronomical price for ‘masterpiece’ clock at Dreweatts auction

18 September 2026

A 16th century Renaissance astronomical table clock was among the stand-out lots at Dreweatts recent clocks sale.

Great discoveries in a Winchester Nutshell

18 September 2026

The organisers of an antiques market that is set to be revived in Winchester are looking to attract more traders.

Dealer Jeroen Markies in his stand at the fair

‘A nice boutique event with its own particular client base’

18 September 2026

Dealers delighted by good sales across all categories at latest Petersfield fair

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Louis Vuitton luxury luggage showcased in catalogues

18 September 2026

The Louis Vuitton 1914 catalogue was issued as the company opened its flagship store at 70 Avenue des Champs-Élysée.

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