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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Compass used at Battle of Trafalgar is among five lots to watch

27 January 2025

With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

God Save the Queen lp

Withdrawn Sex Pistols record rears its head at Merseyside sale

27 January 2025

A rare A&M Records copy of the Sex Pistols’ 'God Save the Queen' is to appear at Omega Auctions in Merseyside.

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Five questions with James Ward of London's JC Gallery

27 January 2025

Located in Mayfair, London, JC Gallery is the first European gallery to specialise in American Modernism.

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New dealers help Yorkshire fair thrive with help of local flavour

27 January 2025

The first visit of 2025 to Yorkshire for Cooper Events will be 'The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair' from February 7-9.

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Sir Kyffin ends the year on a high

27 January 2025

In terms of Modern British pictures sold around the country over the last year, a number of highlights came late in the day.

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Great Bible ignores condition issues to bring a £7200 hammer price

27 January 2025

The estimate of £1000-1500 reflected the condition of an Elizabethan ‘Great Bible’ offered at Cotswold firm Wotton Auction Rooms (20% buyer’s premium).

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Cubist design with a difference

27 January 2025

The Leicester engineer Robert Crawford Johnson (1882-1937) registered the design for the cube teapot in 1916.

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Museum takes on an Irish First World War recruitment poster

27 January 2025

A scarce First World War recruiting poster proclaiming Irishmen Avenge the Lusitania has sold to a London museum as part of a large collection offered at Dorset saleroom Onslows (29% buyer’s premium inc VAT).

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Kent dealer Paul Ellison detects need for fresh fairs

27 January 2025

After standing at numerous events for a year, trader with marketing and sales background starts his own

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Science fiction and fantasy debut sale attracts stellar prices

27 January 2025

Original cover artwork, antiquarian books and more modern novels made up a sci-fi and fantasy selection at a London saleroom

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Dorking doubles up for now on venues

27 January 2025

“Even though there were no fairs from May to October last year due to the closure of the Dorking Halls, we were lucky enough to have the use of the sports centre next door which thankfully proved to be a great success,” says Jane Alexander, organiser of the well-known Dovehouse Fine Antiques Fairs.

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Chess bidders make moves for early Staunton set and medieval piece

27 January 2025

Full array sells for £26,000 while single lot hammers at £6500 as enthusiasts compete in salerooms

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Jumbo tribute to a retiring colleague

27 January 2025

The silver sale at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury on February 4-5 includes this Indian silver inkstand by Hamilton & Co.

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Mills generate range of opportunities

27 January 2025

Two antiques centres operate at Cromford Mills in Matlock, Derbyshire.

First edition of Harry Potter

Harry Potter first edition earmarked for the bin now set for auction

24 January 2025

A first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' found on a pile of books earmarked for the bin is set to go to auction.

John Constable sketch

Unrecorded John Constable sketch emerges in North Yorkshire auction

24 January 2025

An early and previously unrecorded sketch by John Constable (1776-1837) has emerged at auction house Tennants.

Thomas Bardwell's view of Adlington

Thomas Bardwell views of Cheshire estate sell for £150,000 at Dreweatts

23 January 2025

A striking example of English country house portraiture, commissioned to record architectural changes to a Cheshire family seat in the mid 18th century, has sold for £150,000 (plus premium).

Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman, Christies Americas

Jeff Beck collection makes eight times estimate at Christie’s

23 January 2025

Three auction records were set at the rock guitarist’s white glove sale

Biplanes over Ypres

Biplanes: William Wyllie’s view over Ypres triples estimate

23 January 2025

A high-flying lot came to Glasgow saleroom Great Western Auctions (24% buyer’s premium) in the form of a rare First World War subject by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931).

Marye The Quene

Mary I letter outlining Wyatt Rebellion response to appear at Edinburgh auction

23 January 2025

A letter signed 'Mary the quene' to William Paget on the outbreak of Wyatt's Rebellion, January 28, 1554, is to appear at Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull on February 5 with an estimate of £15,000-20,000.

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