Print issue 2766 (31 October 2026)

News

• Strawberry Hill House stands out among museum purchases from TEFAF fairs
• Capriccio sets new high for Canaletto drawing at a regional sale
• Happy Christmas gift to V&A in the form of Suffragette greeting
• Xanto maiolica plaques emerge at auction after more than 140 years out of public view
• Pick of the week: Exceptional George Owen Royal Worcester vase wows bidders at North Yorkshire auction

News Digest

• Tree or not tree, that is the question
• News in brief including an auction record for any antiquity
• Bid Barometer: issue 2766
• Precious metals prices: issue 2766

Price Reporter

• A selection of recent auction results

Asian Art

• Big three back in Asian art action
• Show and sell: Seven dealer highlights from Asian Art in London

Art Market

• Fashion designer’s passion for art
• London views in the spotlight at themed sale

Previews

• Previews: issue 2766

Books & Works On Paper

• Subcontinent interest: Latest sale to offer works documenting Indian history underlines huge demand in this market
• Books, maps and works on paper auctions, October 28 to November 18

Dealers’ Diary

• Encouraging signs at The Decorative Fair in Battersea in the face of growing global economic woes
• Antiques dealer Mark Goodger and son debut at The Decorative Fair in Battersea
• Tribal Art London returns to Evolution London above The Decorative Fair
• Question time with sculpture dealer Patricia Wengraf
• Sim Fine Art's annual Holding the Line exhibition returns for 16th show
• Cornish antiques and vintage dealer gets on board as Cotswolds newcomer

Interview

• WeBuyVintage expansion plans includes valuers training academy

Fairs, Markets, Shops & Centres

• Lincolnshire fair adds to the Gemcap Events line-up
• Kitchenalia dealer describes the collecting home comforts

Backpage

• Circular argument: should dealers see red and go dotty or not?
• Snail mail but a postal delivery on time (for once)