UK

The United Kingdom accounts for more than one fifth of the global art market sales and is the second biggest art market after the US.

Through auctioneers, dealers, fairs and markets - and a burgeoning online sector - buyers, collectors and sellers of art and antiques can easily access a vibrant network of intermediaries and events around the country. The UK's museums also house a wealth of impressive collections

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Japanese art in London: A selection of auction previews

27 October 2025

A selection of upcoming auction highlights

Autographed sketch

Album, posters and much more at ephemera fair

27 October 2025

Pictured here is the autographed sketch and signature, of Alfred Maltby (1842-1901), an English actor and costume designer, which features in a 19th century album containing signatures of the acting, literary and musical greats of the day.

Oak Wood Antiques shop in Northampton

Centre closes in Northampton but owners launch antiques shop

27 October 2025

Couple start new venture just a month after previous business shuts down

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Which one gets your vote? This year's Asian Art in London award nominees revealed

27 October 2025

The annual Asian Art in London festival celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers.

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Young guns aim to succeed in the art and antiques world

27 October 2025

Concerns of not enough fresh faces coming into the trade seem misplaced

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Traders who answered a call to arms

27 October 2025

How do you end up selling antique weapons and can you do it full-time to make a living? From swords and sabres to pistols and machine guns, we spoke to six arms dealers who attended the International Birmingham Antique Arms & Militaria Fair in September to find out how they got into the trade and how their business is faring

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Sundials stayed in the spotlight for surprisingly long time

27 October 2025

By the 15th century the mechanical clock age had dawned but time had not entirely been called yet on the sundial.

James Brett: ‘Legend of the trade’

27 October 2025

It’s no exaggeration to describe James as a legend of the antiques trade.

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Chinese art in London: A selection of auction previews

27 October 2025

A selection of upcoming auction highlights

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Rolex joined the Kew for quality marking

27 October 2025

The opportunity to obtain a ‘Kew A Certificate’ did not just attract local British makers but drew in Rolex as well.

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Top stories this week including news of Bonhams being sold to an asset management company

26 October 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of Bonhams being acquired by Pemberton Asset Management

Silver and glass wine decanter

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Guild of Handicraft decanter

24 October 2025

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices keeping you on top of the latest market values

Coat of arms

Rediscovered Cardinal Wolsey coat of arms on display in London ahead of sale 

24 October 2025

An oak and polychrome carving of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's coat of arms has been rediscovered following research by St James’ art dealer Simon Dickinson.

An archive of menus and food related ephemera

Antony Worrall Thompson collection sells at Bonhams

24 October 2025

The celebrity chef served up something tasty at Bonhams Knightsbridge: a few morsels from of his own collection.

Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art auction

Christie’s posts higher Modern British total with new buyer’s premium now in force

24 October 2025

Christie’s reported a 20% year-on-year rise in the total for its evening sale of Modern British and Irish Art in London – the first auction in this category to take place under the firm’s updated rate of buyer’s premium.

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Artists’ estates sale underlines vibrant market at more affordable levels

23 October 2025

The Modern and Contemporary art market isn’t all about the expensive headline lots sold during Frieze week.

Bonhams London

Bonhams sold to asset management company as senior staff depart

23 October 2025

Auction house Bonhams has a new owner and has announced sweeping changes in the firm’s management team.

Long Street Tetbury

Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard plans new Cotswold showroom

22 October 2025

Drew Pritchard is poised to join the Cotswold antiques hub of Tetbury.

Waterloo bandsman

Identity of mystery Battle of Waterloo black bandsman revealed

21 October 2025

The identity of the mystery sitter in a portrait sold at a Sussex auction, who was depicted in the uniform of a cavalry regiment and wearing a Waterloo Medal, has now been revealed by the National Army Museum.

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Stolen 17th century delftware shoes reunited with owner

21 October 2025

A pair of late 17th century delftware shoes that were stolen six year ago have been reunited with their owner thanks to the actions of a Wiltshire auctioneer.

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