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Special piece comes from historian’s collection including items linked to the family home in Derbyshire

Among the most eagerly contested lots in the Historical Documents, Autographs and Ephemera sale at Spink (22.5% buyer’s premium) in London was one including two letters written by a sailor while aboard HMS Northumberland when she carried Napoleon Bonaparte into exile in 1815.

Latest British Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery wins praise from standholders for an ‘enormously busy’ edition

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

‘I try to buy something with a little magic’ says Dutchman who deals in fine English period furniture

Hansord Antiques was founded in 1972 by David Hansord, joined later by his son John. Over the years it has traded from a number of premises including originally in the centre of Lincoln on Castle Hill.

The Society of Fine Art Auctioneers (SOFAA) held its biennual dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge on September 17. More than 160 guests enjoyed the evening that included an entertaining after-dinner speech by past SOFAA chairman Paul Viney.

A raft of new and returning dealers have signed up for this autumn’s LAPADA Fair in Berkeley Square from October 27 to November 1.

When it comes to the prints of Norman Ackroyd (1938-2024), his dramatic monochrome depictions of natural locations – such as St Kilda in Scotland, Skellig Michael and Achill Island in Ireland, or of the Yorkshire Dales – tend to command the most interest.

Copy of revised 1633 edition of Gerard’s famous botanical work The Herball stands out in west London

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.

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).

A rare scissorwork diorama depicting Napoleon captive on St Helena was among the curios included in Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Out of the Ordinary sale.

Asian Art in London annually celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers through a series of awards. Here are the items shortlisted this year in the three award categories.

Japanese artist Kusama’s set of lithographs with signature motifs demonstrates more affordable way to collect

A late 19th century musical automaton made during the Golden Age of French automata emerged from a Staffordshire house clearance to take £3200 at Richard Winterton (22% buyer’s premium).