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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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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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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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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).

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.

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McAlpine collection: Bonkers but brilliant for buyers

11 September 2026

Lots from the extraordinary collection constructed by the McAlpines come to auction in Berkshire

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Concrete flagpoles formed the crowning glory of old Wembley

04 September 2026

The dedicated sale Constructing a Legacy: The Collection of Sir William & Lady McAlpine held by Dreweatts (27/26/20% buyer’ s premium) on August 12 included an intriguing bit of football history.

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A very special Steiff bear

28 August 2026

This rare large Steiff brown-tipped mohair Teddy Clown bear offered by Special Auction Services (20% buyer’s premium) in its summer Fine Dolls, Teddy Bears & Traditional Toys Auction was once owned by a Josefina González González of Cuba.

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The traditional toys in demand today among 'connoisseur collectors'

28 August 2026

Huge collection concentrates on a world before mass producing

John Singer Sargent watercolour

Why the John Singer Sargent market remains a trans-Atlantic affair

24 July 2026

Artistically and commercially, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is a giant that straddles the Atlantic.

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Architect’s collection draws in furniture fans

26 June 2026

Items from the collection of architect Christopher Smallwood (1937-2024) were offered for sale at Dreweatts on May 13.

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Eclectic charm in Holland Park

26 June 2026

The contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator emerged at Dreweatts (27/26% buyer’s premium) earlier this month.

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Two Wilton Marbles, same price

05 June 2026

Serendipity had it that two of the so-called Wilton Marbles, formerly in the celebrated collection of the Earls of Pembroke at Wilton House in Salisbury, appeared for sale within a week.

Marble relief of the emperor Marcus Aurelius

Ex-Christie’s specialist Patrick Lindsay to sell contents of London home

22 May 2026

On June 2, Dreweatts is selling the contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator.

Monster by Rabindranath Tagore

Monster price: Rabindranath Tagore watercolour flies to over 150 times estimate

21 May 2026

The unexpected highlight of the collection of Niall Hobhouse sold by Dreweatts on May 13 was a painting by the Indian polymath Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941).

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Battle of the bookcase Old Master

10 April 2026

Bidding competition breaks out in south London for Mannerist work discovered in a west London house

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First Period lantern clock and George Graham longcase emerge in regional sales

20 March 2026

Discovered as a ‘box of bits’ in the late 1960s when clearing the attic of a London residence, a ‘First Period’ lantern clock was placed in storage until being put back together in the 1980s.

Dreweatts

Dreweatts reveals record turnover for a UK provincial auction house

06 March 2026

Dreweatts has posted a 26% jump in annual turnover for 2025.

Terence Cuneo industrial scene

Terence Cuneo industrial scene brings strong contest in Newbury

03 March 2026

When it comes to Terence Cuneo (1907-1996), it’s all about the trains right? Well… not quite.

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Best known for railway themes, Cuneo constructed another line of commercial income

27 February 2026

When it comes to Terence Cuneo (1907-96), it’s all about the trains right? Well… not quite.