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Delft tulip vase and Victorian carriage clock are among five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes
ATG’s selection of hammer highlights this week includes a late 17th century Delft blue and white tulip vase that made over 25-times estimate and a 19th century carriage clock which may have been a gift from Florence Nightingale. 29 May 2020
Delft blue and white tulip vase
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LAPADA Fair postponed over continuing coronavirus concerns
29 May 2020
George II mahogany dressing-commode
Furniture, silver and ceramics headline ‘The Collector’ sale at Christie’s
28 May 2020
  • Orientalist and Islamic art sales at Sotheby’s rescheduled for June
    28 May 2020
  • West Dean buys new picture revealing its grand 19th century entrance hall
    27 May 2020
  • Auction houses and the art and antiques trade get go-ahead to re-open to public in June
    26 May 2020
  • Novelty items shine at Sotheby’s prohibition-themed sale
    26 May 2020

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NewsMen of letters: Dickens and Burns light up works on paper parade
Two outstanding works on paper – a letter by Robert Burns and a page from the manuscript for Charles Dickens’ 'Pickwick Papers' – headline the June offerings across the field of books, maps and prints.
NewsSupreme Court the final option in Ivory Act case
Dealers and collectors of antique ivory will seek to take their case to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal rejected their latest challenge to the Ivory Act 2018.
NewsPBFA online fair to go monthly
News DigestPick of the week: Shedding golden light on an Iron Age ruler
News DigestManuscripts dealer offers a puzzling pageturner
Auction ReportsOne giant leap for auctioneers
Auction ReportsAntiquities get ahead of the rest
Auction ReportsLockdown period leads to increased number of first-time bidders
Auction ReportsBuyer tracks down a Lely lookalike
Auction ReportsBig tick for scroll container

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
Modern British Art
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Modern British ArtDrought supplies ample artistic inspiration for Mod Brit duo
The year of 1932 witnessed a severe drought through much of southern Britain.
Modern British ArtCedric Morris' pupil David Carr creates his own interest
Morris record takes the headlines but his pupil is also in demand at same sale.
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
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

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
Jewellery
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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

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Arms, Armour & MilitariaSilver tureen salutes captain’s fighting spirit
American naval expertise and gallantry came as a big shock to the British, who had become used to the Royal Navy ruling the waves.
Arms, Armour & MilitariaRegimental badge is a cut above
A white-metal regimental badge estimated at £50-100 sold for £4800 at Lindsay Burns in Perth, Scotland. Why? It probably hailed from the time and place of the American War of Independence (1775-83).
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
Arms & ArmourHousehold Cavalry blades in demand
Arms & ArmourGerman game guns boast royal pedigree

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Paul Nash drawing and a model train among four lots to watch at auction this week

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24 May 2020

Cotswold dealers hold online ‘flower show’

23 May 2020

German imperial snuff box and Banksy screenprint are among five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes

22 May 2020

National Gallery acquires trio of 18th century pictures from late art patron via tax scheme

22 May 2020

Bodleian Library gobbles up chocolate box mini-museum for ‘edible’ books collection

21 May 2020

Gold price hits record high in the UK

21 May 2020

Portobello Road to become traffic-free to enable social distancing for shoppers

20 May 2020

Export-blocked 18th century harpsichord bought by Gainsborough’s House museum

20 May 2020

Cecil Beaton sketches turn heads at Bonhams auction

19 May 2020

French auction houses reopen following Germany’s lead as lockdown eases across Europe

19 May 2020

Future of the cultural sector discussed in LAPADA webinars as UK emerges from lockdown

19 May 2020

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