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Top stories this week – including news of an 17th century map dumped outside Oxfam selling at five-times estimate
The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a John Speed world map left in a wet, broken frame at a London charity shop drawing strong bidding at auction. 20 October 2019
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Rare Rousseau portrait goes under the hammer at Lyon & Turnbull in London
19 October 2019
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Rare Dante Gabriel Rossetti drawings of a father and son emerge at Oxford auction
18 October 2019
  • Ancient Cypriot jug, Suffragette porcelain tea service and Remington number 1 typewriter – five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week
    18 October 2019
  • Export block for £3.5m Wright of Derby picture bought by Getty museum
    17 October 2019
  • High Court ivory act case: 'no need to prove causal link between trade in antiques and modern ivory poaching'
    17 October 2019
  • Dealers attracted by “new pricing policy” return to Art & Antiques for Everyone fair
    17 October 2019

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NewsA welcome addition to Portobello antiques district
For the first time in more than a decade a new antiques shop has opened on Westbourne Grove, close to the famed antiques district Portobello Road.
NewsRussian porcelain rarity sells for £50,000 online
A State Porcelain Factory figure by Natalina Danko (1892-1943) emerged at auction in Grantham earlier this month.
NewsDorset country house auction takes over £1m
News‘The finest piece of imperial glass to survive’ sells at nine-fold increase since 2000
News DigestPick of the week: Dürer medal to honour emperor
Collector InterviewGraham Bowers: Why I’m under Napoleon’s spell
CeramicsClassic Wedgwood and Meissen features in New York from two single-owner groups
Fairs & MarketsCorking new career: former wine trade worker now enjoys serving up antiques
Dealers’ DiaryTEFAF New York Fall widens timeline for fourth edition
Auction ReportsFine examples of Mughal craftsmanship appear at auction

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
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JewelleryHow the circles of life affect values at auction
A poignant background story or strong suggestion of original ownership greatly adds to the appeal of early jewellery finds often unearthed by metal detectors
JewelleryThe four ‘Cs’ – and the right location
Coloured diamonds aside, rubies command higher prices per carat than any other gemstone.
JewelleryArts & Crafts necklace in Shrewsbury
JewelleryBoston enjoys the Etruscan revival
JewelleryVictorian tiaras from dealer feature in Downton Abbey film
JewelleryAl Thani dispersal was unparalleled in recent memory
JewelleryIvory cufflinks with Pre-Raphaelite design bring demand
JewelleryCameo role for Victorian jewels
JewelleryA diamond house call in Taunton
JewelleryFarnham’s orchid blooms in Belgium

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
Modern British Art
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Modern British ArtSoap star’s secret Mod Brit cache
Emmerdale actor’s love of Ayrton and circle seen at Tetsworth estate sale.
Modern British ArtKelly now enjoying the Lakes limelight
The prolific artist Percy Kelly (1918-93) was averse to the limelight and only a few of his paintings were shown publicly during his life.
Modern British ArtPictures by St Ives artist Peter Lanyon head to museums
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo shows his steel
Modern British ArtRecords fall in Mod Brit sales despite a blue-chip dip
Modern British ArtCollection bought by county council sells in a white-glove auction
Modern British ArtDealer sells Arctic Convoy pictures to Imperial War Museum
Modern British ArtTwo Bawden pier versions appear at auction a day apart
Modern British ArtFirst solo show of modern British painter Dorothy Rendell
Modern British ArtFemale artists coming to the fore

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Arms & ArmourEager for Hever armour
The focus for armour buyers shifted to New York recently as one of the pieces from the famous sale of the Hever Castle collection reappeared.
Arms & ArmourSiamese sword has eastern edge
The huge variety of exotic arms brought back to Europe from the East during colonial days is becoming an increasingly lucrative area of business for auction houses.
Arms & ArmourHousehold Cavalry blades in demand
Arms & ArmourGerman game guns boast royal pedigree
Arms & ArmourPick of the pistol hammer highs
Arms & ArmourStopping power to halt an angry tiger
Arms & ArmourScottish swords in battle and play
Arms, Armour & MilitariaStrong demand for Boer War medal
Arms & ArmourSinking the Tirpitz
Arms & ArmourSnaring the Scharnhorst

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Lots Road Auctions celebrates 40 years in business

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Art and antiques dealers take government to court over Ivory Act

16 October 2019

Auction of Suffolk artists’ pictures to support the East Anglian Art Fund

16 October 2019

Revised anti-money laundering rules: five tips for auctioneers at the NAVA Forum

15 October 2019

'Eccentric' collection of film, music and pop-culture memorabilia from famed Liverpool music venue comes to auction at Adam Partridge

15 October 2019

Five lots to watch at auction this week including a 6ft King Kong figure, an antique roulette wheel and a Scottish colourist painting

14 October 2019

100 years of Australian auction history – Leonard Joel celebrates its centenary

14 October 2019

They said what!? Museum acquisitions, recent rediscoveries and more from the art and antiques market

13 October 2019

Top stories this week – including news of the recovery of a stolen John Lavery painting

12 October 2019

Famous Welsh religious revival painting ‘Salem’ saved for nation

11 October 2019

NAVA novice auctioneers hear how 'the ability to inspire bidders' is key to their careers

11 October 2019

Christopher Dresser vase, Staffordshire pottery animals and a carved oak panel – five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week

11 October 2019

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