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JRR Tolkien's Merton College desk

JRR Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings’ desk triples estimate at Christie's

12 December 2025

A desk used by JRR Tolkien during the final revisions to the Lord of the Rings trilogy has sold at auction in London for £260,000 (£330,200 including 27% buyer’s premium).

Gabriele Ricciardelli view of Dublin Bay

18th century view of Dublin Bay bought by Irish institution ahead of auction

12 December 2025

Due to be offered at Adam’s earlier this month, a panoramic view over Dublin Bay by Italian painter Gabriele Ricciardelli (1690-1782) was bought by an Irish cultural institution ahead of the sale on December 4.

Louis Wain Cubist Lucky Sphinx Cat

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Louis Wain ceramic cat

12 December 2025

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

Number plate

Number plate from 'Lotus driving auctioneer' comes to auction for first time in around 40 years

11 December 2025

A rare ‘three by one’ number plate tailor made for any successful auctioneer comes for sale in Herefordshire.

Kallos Gallery

Mayfair antiquities dealer Kallos Gallery closes its doors after more than a decade 

11 December 2025

Antiquities specialist Kallos Gallery is closing after 12 years as its founder is switching his interest to new projects.

The Horse Fair by Agnes Miller Parker

Major record for Scottish artist as rare 1920s painting emerges fresh to the market

10 December 2025

Works by the multi-faceted Scottish wood-engraver, book illustrator, painter and teacher Agnes Miller Parker (1895-1980) come to the market only occasionally, and when they do emerge they are almost always prints.

Martyn Rowe

Cornwall auction house goes up for sale

10 December 2025

Art and antiques saleroom Truro Auction Centre has been put up for sale as a going concern after 35 years in business.