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Henry Fauntleroy penny

Dealer marks 200th anniversary of infamous forger Henry Fauntleroy’s execution

30 November 2024

Today, November 30, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the hanging of the banker and forger, Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824).

Pattie Boyd Photo 2

Pattie Boyd photographs of The Beatles to appear in Surrey auction

29 November 2024

Five candid photographs depicting members of The Beatles will be offered by Parker Fine Art Auctions

Apples by Cedric Morris

Cedric Morris’ apple painting finds plenty of appeal

29 November 2024

While flower paintings by the artist-plantsman Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) are now a familiar sight at auction and invariably a valuable proposition, his depictions of fruit and vegetables are equally interesting and vivid.

Matthews Foty Award

Stanley Matthews’ Footballer of the Year award to appear at Gloucestershire auction

28 November 2024

Items belonging to the two-time winner of the Footballer of the Year award comes to Kinghams on December 5

John Lennon’s jacket

John Lennon’s black velvet 'Imagine' jacket to be offered at Adam Partridge

28 November 2024

Adam Partridge is selling one of the most stand-out pieces of pop culture fashion to come to market: John Lennon’s black velvet jacket he often wore (and was seen in the ‘Imagine’ film).

The Clifton Zoo sign

Early enamel sign for the world's oldest provincial zoo sells at over three times estimate

28 November 2024

This enamel sign – possibly an early AA tourist sign – is thought to have been displayed at Temple Meads Train Station to direct arriving passengers to The Clifton Zoo.

Mander Church

Mander to hold first auction at church saleroom in Norwich

27 November 2024

Sudbury auction house Mander is to hold its first sale since opening a new saleroom in an 11th century church in Norwich.