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Collection of boxed Hornby trains steam into Surrey auction
An extensive single-owner collection of boxed Hornby trains– much of it in largely untouched condition – will be offered at Ewbank’s in Surrey next week. 24 October 2020
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Chanticleer by Eric Ravilious
Rarely seen Eric Ravilious print stars in our pick of five auction highlights sold this week
23 October 2020
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Suffolk selection: artworks with a Suffolk theme feature in Ed Sheeran charity auction  
22 October 2020
  • Antiques centre owner warns others of thieves’ technique after sky light break-in
    21 October 2020
  • Rare first pressing of The Who’s ‘My Generation’ album signed by band members sells at seven-times estimate at auction
    20 October 2020
  • Cartier carriage clock and Lalique jewellery are among the five lots to watch at auction this week
    19 October 2020
  • Top stories this week – including news of Christie’s raising its buyer’s premium
    18 October 2020

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News DigestPick of the week: Replica great auk is real winner at auction
A Rowland Ward replica of a great auk – the flightless seabird that became extinct in the mid 19th century – sold at auction in Gloucestershire for £25,000.
NewsTrade threatened by £100m anti money laundering levy
The art market is lobbying government to try to stop a new levy on the sector for Anti Money Laundering initiatives.
NewsCopy of ‘the earliest obtainable map printed in Arabic’ reaches 15-times estimate at Forum Auctions
NewsVenetian abbey buys northern Renaissance devotional oil
News DigestPersian tomb-marker tile takes £80,000 in Surrey auction
FeatureTravel memorabilia: Bradshaw railway guides remain an affordable route into the collecting market
FeatureDealer offers forerunner of the modern sofa bed
Dealers’ DiaryNew Orleans gallery covers a timeline history of clocks
Fairs, Markets & CentresFormer Red Cross centre empty for years becomes antiques hub in booming Suffolk town
BackpageObituary: Anthony Foster (1924-2020)

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Modern British ArtBrangwyn pushes the boat out
A group of works on paper generated decent action at Keys’ online-only sale of 20th Century design and modern art.
Modern British ArtCollectors give Grosvenor artist Greengrass a try
The linocuts produced by artists from the Grosvenor School provided an ideal medium to portray speed and movement in the inter-war machine age – and were perfect for sport subjects too.
Modern British ArtDrought supplies ample artistic inspiration for Mod Brit duo
Modern British ArtCedric Morris' pupil David Carr creates his own interest
Modern British ArtView of Swansea street before the bombs
Modern British ArtWinifred Nicholson lights up Somerset sale
Modern British ArtSoap star’s secret Mod Brit cache
Modern British ArtKelly now enjoying the Lakes limelight
Modern British ArtPictures by St Ives artist Peter Lanyon head to museums
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo shows his steel

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
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JewelleryAntique pieces dominate even as bidders move online
Circumstances are quickly changing the way items are bought and sold at auction – but the first principles of quality, keen pricing and provenance still apply.
JewelleryCollector interview: Completely in jewel control
Researcher, archivist, gemmologist, specialist and collector Georgina Izzard describes her fascination.
JewelleryHow the circles of life affect values at auction
JewelleryThe four ‘Cs’ – and the right location
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

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Arms & ArmourAntiques dealer's French imperial naval eagle soars at auction
According to his family, this French imperial naval eagle was purchased by the dealer Jack Webb over the counter at his shop in Camden Passage.
Arms & ArmourErskine Childers’ sword sells in Irish auction
The collecting of English military swords is a science in itself.
Arms, Armour & MilitariaSilver tureen salutes captain’s fighting spirit
Arms, Armour & MilitariaRegimental badge is a cut above
Arms, Armour & MilitariaHands of history for Nelson memorabilia collectors
Arms & ArmourRAF helmet soars above estimate
Arms, Armour & MilitariaExtra award marks ‘Forlorn Hope’ bravery
Arms, Armour & MilitariaShako of sadness emerges at Tunbridge Wells sale
Arms & ArmourEager for Hever armour
Arms & ArmourSiamese sword has eastern edge

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Early 18th century documents detailing a slavery abolitionist's ill-fated project emerge at auction

17 October 2020
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Auction record for Shakespeare’s ‘First Folio’ as book dealer bids $8.4m at Christie’s

16 October 2020

An Arts and Crafts oak panelled door and a rare token of Napoleonic-era patriotism are among five auction highlights sold this week

16 October 2020

Getty Museum buys 39 Dutch drawings from private collector

15 October 2020

Gramophone bought by the Rothschild family for Waddesdon Manor comes to auction

14 October 2020

Bonhams’ expands management team with new hire

14 October 2020

Rare glazed 14th century tiles to be returned to Uzbekistan with help from the British Museum and UK Border Force

13 October 2020

A tinplate toy bus, a George IV side cabinet and a railway carriage inkwell are among the six lots to watch at auction this week

12 October 2020

Top stories this week – including news of a portrait returning to its ancestral home

11 October 2020

Photos commissioned by Queen Victoria come to auction

10 October 2020

East Asian art: Asian Art in London awards shortlist announced

09 October 2020

Carved Cotswold stone seats take their place in pick of five auction highlights sold this week

09 October 2020

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