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Classic Antique Fairs cancels event in Farnborough

04 September 2024

With only a few weeks to go before the event, Classic Antique Fairs has postponed its September outing.

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Rediscovered John Constable painting of Hampstead sells for £410,000

04 September 2024

A previously unpublished oil sketch by John Constable provoked fierce bidding at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury

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Jim Spencer starts new chapter as he moves from Hansons auction house to launch his own saleroom

04 September 2024

Book specialist Jim Spencer has left Hansons and is launching his own saleroom offering monthly timed online auctions in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

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Meissen figure of Count Brühl’s Tailor cuts a sartorial dash at Salisbury auction

04 September 2024

Standing at 17in (43cm) high, the overly confident swagger of this eccentric bewigged gentleman is evident.

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Rare Italian Renaissance Deruta maiolica charger shines at Somerset auction

03 September 2024

Despite its poor condition, an early 16th century Deruta maiolica portrait charger has sold for 15 times its estimate at auction in Somerset.

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Whoopee - debut Beano complete with free gift sells for a UK record result

03 September 2024

A copy of the very first issue of The Beano – and the only one to retain its original ‘free gift’ - has sold at auction for £26,000.

Watercolour by William Payne

Works from collection of watercolours expert Iolo Williams offered at Olympia Auctions

03 September 2024

It isn’t often these days that a large and connoisseurial collection of British watercolours comes to the market.