Latest art, antiques and auctions news
My best auction buy: Annoushka Ducas
Annoushka Ducas, founder and creative director of jewellery brand Annoushka
Portrait of author Emily Brontë comes to auction
A picture believed to be of Emily Brontë (1818-48) bought by a literature professor, who spent years researching it, is coming to auction later this month.
Five pieces of Asian art estimated at under £500
This month a series of Asian art auctions will take place in the UK.
Darth Vader actor's collection comes to auction
The collection of a giant of cinema is coming up at East Bristol Auctions: Dave Prowse (1935-2020), who played Darth Vader in Star Wars.
The stately look: Five pieces of furniture from Berwick House contents auction
Berwick House, a splendid Baroque brick and sculptured stone in Shropshire, dates back to the reign of George I.
My best auction buy: Patrick O’Donnell
Patrick O’Donnell, Brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball
Ballet, theatre and opera related items from a single owner collection
The theatre, ballet and opera were just three of the many interests of a well-known art collecting couple.
Second Mary Beale portrait comes to auction in Colchester
The popularity of 17th century artist Mary Beale (1633-99), one of Britain’s first professional female painters, has grown in recent years.
Versace's Medusa fountain
This limestone sculpted wall-fountain designed as the head of Medusa, the iconic symbol of the Versace brand, was commissioned by the late fashion designer himself.
Signed photos of cult footballers
An exciting line-up of sporting collectables includes these autographed pics of famous players.