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

William De Morgan triple-lustre tile

William De Morgan tile in demand as Alarmed Bird design flies away in Gloucestershire

13 October 2026

The second highest price for a single tile by the great Arts and Crafts potter William De Morgan was set by Kinghams in Moreton-in-Marsh on October 8.

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Pop star George Michael’s 'Faith' guitar among collection offered at Sworders

13 October 2026

Sworders is hosting a preview event in its gallery in London to showcase its upcoming auction of George Michael related memorabilia.

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Clarice Cliff wall plate is among five lots to watch

12 October 2026

With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Märklin tinplate toy

Pick of the week: Märklin ship sparks an electric shock result at auction

09 October 2026

A Märklin tinplate ocean liner toy ship from c.1905-12 estimated at £250-300 steamed away on sale day in Nottingham at a hammer price of £24,000.

Edward III coin

Edward III leopard coin leaps out from suburban home to take £70,000

09 October 2026

A rare 14th century gold coin, an Edward III leopard that was in circulation for just seven months, has been hammered down for a mid-estimate £70,000.

Marquis of Lorne cigarette card

‘World’s first cigarette card’ lights up auction

09 October 2026

The strongest claimant to the title of world’s first cigarette card returned to the rostrum at a recent sale held at Sportingold in Barnsley.

ATG Letter Nl

ATG letter: I believe the ‘transparency’ of the export bar process makes it ‘worthy of retention in its present form’

09 October 2026

In describing the work of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art (Letters, ATG No 2763) Martyn Downer says that the ‘often baffling temporary export bar process needs to be reviewed itself’: why?

Persian rug

Plea to help recover Persian rug stolen in Manchester

09 October 2026

The Manchester-based owner of an early 20th century Persian rug hopes the trade could help him recover the family heirloom after it was stolen earlier this year.

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Safety lamps lead the way at sale of extensive collection with a mining theme

09 October 2026

Collector built friendships all over the world when amassing a record of two centuries of mining equipment

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Overlooked still-life art earns its own showcase

09 October 2026

Famously, the academic ‘Hierarchy of Genres’ set out a pecking order for different types of painting.

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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

Toby Ziff

Lockdown opened an opportunity for a young art and antiques dealer

09 October 2026

Online purchases during the pandemic started an unplanned career in the trade and now a first exhibition.

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Britannia Standard silver service survives as a whole

09 October 2026

Relatively few Britannia Standard silver dinner services from the Queen Anne period are available to buy.

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Wedgwood pieces painted by Powell on offer in Gloucestershire

09 October 2026

The sale at Harper Field in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, on November 4-5 includes 14 pieces of Wedgwood Arts & Crafts creamware painted by Alfred Powell with scenes relating to Cherington Park, Tetbury and the surrounding area.

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Novelty silver pin cushions record broken twice in same sale

09 October 2026

The auction record for an Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion beaten twice at the same sale at Kinghams (26% buyer’s premium) in Moreton-in-Marsh.

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Lock of hair said to be from Henry VIII’s sixth wife

09 October 2026

A lock of hair reputed to belong to Catherine Parr – Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife – drew a good deal of interest at Greenslade Taylor Hunt (19.5% buyer’s premium) in North Petherton, Somerset.

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Chiswick event includes duo benefiting from family value

09 October 2026

Keeping it in the family are Cecilia Maclaren and her mother-in-law Victoria Glaysher, who are regular traders at the monthly Chiswick Antique and Vintage Market.

Truro market moves from quay to cathedral spot

09 October 2026

The Wednesday Truro Antiques and Collectables Market has moved to a city centre location outside Truro Cathedral, with the first held earlier this month and additional dates to be announced.

Mark Prentice and Anna Bartlett

Two art dealers from Suffolk and London put on a pop-up show

09 October 2026

Mark Prentice of Newgate Art Gallery in Beccles, Suffolk, has teamed up with Anna Bartlett of Albi Art and Interiors in Battersea, London, to host the three-day decorative art event at Anna’s home in Wandsworth.

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Artist who influenced Basquiat given UK show

09 October 2026

Alongside its participation in Frieze Masters, The Gallery of Everything has dedicated its Marylebone space to the work of American artist Sam Doyle (1906-85).

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