South-east England

A set of six George III giltwood side chairs made by Thomas Chippendale for Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire sold at Dreweatts on January 31.

Canny buyers who invested in works by female artists are now reaping the rewards in salerooms

Gifts given by the late Poet Laureate to his friend show how interesting items can be bought for three figures

A portrait by Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) is the chief work in the exhibition La Belle France at Ottocento in Petworth.

Special Auction Services is selling what it bills as ‘the largest and most valuable doll collection to been seen at auction for 25 years’.

The appeal of more modern toys for the latest collectors buying based on nostalgia for childhood playthings was underlined by a large group of Transformers offered at Special Auction Services on January 17.

Penny in the slot machines known as a ‘Working Model’ came in many guises but, essentially, they all formed a large upright cabinet with a glass window top section.

Auction offered near-complete example of the set that also formed a first pocket atlas of England and Wales

Dolls’ houses from the collection of a renowned expert and author came to auction in Kent.

The Late John Ruddle Collection of toy soldiers sale held at C&T (22% buyer’s premium) on December 6 was a very special occasion.

The 1970 World Cup was the breakthrough year for Panini.

Words like ‘excellent growth, full house and waiting lists’ are music to any fair organiser’s ears.