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Top stories this week including news of a long-lost Cartier jewel emerging at auction

26 January 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a Cartier Egyptian revival jewel being rediscovered and heading to auction this month.

First edition of Harry Potter

Harry Potter first edition earmarked for the bin now set for auction

24 January 2025

A first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' found on a pile of books earmarked for the bin is set to go to auction.

Jiajing wucai ‘fish’ jars

Sotheby’s results indicate market contraction for fine art across 2024

24 January 2025

Sotheby’s overall sales total for 2024 fell 24% compared with the previous year.

John Constable sketch

Unrecorded John Constable sketch emerges in North Yorkshire auction

24 January 2025

An early and previously unrecorded sketch by John Constable (1776-1837) has emerged at auction house Tennants.

Thomas Bardwell's view of Adlington

Thomas Bardwell views of Cheshire estate sell for £150,000 at Dreweatts

23 January 2025

A striking example of English country house portraiture, commissioned to record architectural changes to a Cheshire family seat in the mid 18th century, has sold for £150,000 (plus premium).

Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman, Christies Americas

Jeff Beck collection makes eight times estimate at Christie’s

23 January 2025

Three auction records were set at the rock guitarist’s white glove sale

Biplanes over Ypres

Biplanes: William Wyllie’s view over Ypres triples estimate

23 January 2025

A high-flying lot came to Glasgow saleroom Great Western Auctions (24% buyer’s premium) in the form of a rare First World War subject by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931).