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Potting and pottering with an East Sussex brocante

06 May 2024

The biannual Potting Shed Brocantes in East Sussex returns this spring.

Memorial service – David William Fuller

06 May 2024

David William Fuller died peacefully at home on March 8, 2024.

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Previews: issue 2642

06 May 2024

Our selection of lots from six upcoming auctions

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Reclamation and antiques dealer joins up with Norwich department store

06 May 2024

An owner of reclamation centre has set up shop at the invitation of a renowned Norwich retailer.

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Canaletto works (with a bit of help)

06 May 2024

Venetian painter sometimes used studio assistants

Alistair McCrea

News in brief including Heritage Auctions expanding in London

06 May 2024

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Heritage Auctions expanding in London with latest hire.

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Obituary – Ronald Benjamin (1927-2024)

06 May 2024

Many regular readers of the ATG would recall Ronald Benjamin’s reminiscences about his singular life and career which appeared in May last year (Letters, ATG No 2591).

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Precious metals prices: issue 2642

06 May 2024

On Friday, May 3, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $2307.91 €2143.07 £1831.68

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Two new books to light up your reading time

06 May 2024

A book on bicycle lights and one on SCotish furniture are among the latest books to be published in the world of art and antiques.

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Five Questions: Lesley Ferguson

06 May 2024

Lesley Ferguson of Lesley Ferguson Antiques is based at Lorfords.

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Folk art specialist Young celebrates the British high street

06 May 2024

A collection of 23 vintage photographs is showcased in Robert Young Antiques’ exhibition Ironmongers.

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Chip in with fine art golf memories

06 May 2024

Ben Haynes, chairman of Dawsons Auctioneers, recently presented the AH Baldwin Salver to David Hughes in his first event as captain of the Fine Art Golfing Society (FAGS) in 2024.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, May 8-30, 2024

04 May 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

Alfred Dunhill Aquarium table lighter

On the hunt for a record-breaking Dunhill Aquarium lighter

02 May 2024

Chiswick Auctions has nudged forward its own record for an Alfred Dunhill Aquarium table lighter.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustration

Original cover artwork for Harry Potter estimated at record $600,000 comes to auction

02 May 2024

The original cover watercolour for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by Thomas Taylor is coming to auction with the highest pre-sale estimate ever placed on an item of any Harry Potter-related work, according to Sotheby’s.

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London Art Week announces early highlights

02 May 2024

Ambitious British print series from First World War joins other starring items in summer art fest

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Collection of commander killed when HMS Hood was sunk by the Bismarck comes to auction

01 May 2024

When HMS Hood was sunk on May 24, 1941, it caused shock waves throughout the world, given that the Royal Navy battlecruiser was regarded as one of the most technically advanced warships then afloat.

After Giambologna sculptures

Shahmoon family Giambologna bronzes sell at over 400 times estimate

01 May 2024

Casts of two well-known Mannerist bronzes raced to 400 times their estimate at an online sale conducted by a New York auction house last month.

Titanic watch

Pocket watch from the richest Titanic passenger boosts saleroom to best ever auction result

29 April 2024

A gold pocket watch that was found on the body of American business magnate John Jacob Astor IV (1864-1912) following the Titanic disaster was hammered down at £900,000 in a sale at Henry Aldridge & Son.

De Morgan tile

Group of prime period De Morgan tiles take close to six-figure sum at auction

29 April 2024

The Art & Design post 1880 sale at Duke’s in Dorchester on April 25 included 44 lots of William De Morgan tiles consigned by descendants of Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930), Earl of Balfour and prime minister from 1902-05. He is understood to have bought them directly from De Morgan in Fulham.

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