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Asian works bring thrills to Freeman’s Hindman debut at Asia Week NY

28 March 2025

Freeman’s Hindman is represented in 18 cities across the United States and operates six salerooms, more than any other auction house in the country.

On the Beach by John Lavery

Lavery beach scene creates waves at Surrey auction

28 March 2025

Among a number of works by John Lavery (1856-1941) to emerge on the secondary market recently, a rapidly executed view of the Venice Lido was among those that bought strong competition when it appeared for sale in Farnham, Surrey.

David Evans, Man And Cat In Sitting Room, Circa 1975, 8117 14.59.20

Undiscovered work of 'genius' gay artist in new exhibition

27 March 2025

David Evans died tragically young and before receiving the recognition and acclaim that many feel he deserves. A new show hopes to highlight his talent.

'Writing ball' designed by Rasmus Malling-Hansen

World’s first commercial typewriter hits six figures at auction

27 March 2025

Rasmus Malling-Hansen designed the pincushion-like device in 1865 to help deaf students "speak with their fingers" – this example more than doubled its low estimate in Cologne

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Duncan Grant’s diary sells for 14 times estimate at Gorringe's

27 March 2025

The rediscovered diary of Bloomsbury artist Duncan Grant (1885-1978) drew strong interest this week after emerging at an auction at Gorringe's in Lewes, East Sussex.

2687AB Knights Wisden 1875

Rarest edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack hits £27,000 hammer price at specialist sport auction house

27 March 2025

A copy of what is regarded as probably the rarest edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack came up for sale at Knights Sporting Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) on March 21-23.

Emanuela Tarizzo

Frieze Masters announces new director

26 March 2025

Returning to Regent’s Park for the 21st time, Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2024 saw solid sales and attendance. A new director is hoping to continue that trend