Latest art, antiques and auctions news
How auctions are taking place while respecting social distancing
Covid-19 update: Following the prime minister's statement on Sunday May 10, auction house premises in the UK remain temporarily closed to the public. However, an increasing number of firms are running auctions online successfully - and safely - with no bidders present in the room.
Spice up your kitchen with vintage wares at online auctions
Lockdown has meant more time for baking and cooking at home so why not splash out on some quirky vintage items to spice up your cooking cave.
Fantastic five Japanese woodblock prints on offer at Chiswick Auctions
If you like prints, the vibrant and dynamic Japanese woodblock creations are right up there for quality and desirability. A selection on offer in west London could tempt you to bid for a fine example of ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world).
Three more UK auctioneers raise money for charities
Here’s a look at some of the latest auctions raising money for charity on thesaleroom.com.
Five antiquities objects on offer at Lyon & Turnbull to suit pockets of all depths
Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull is holding a wide-ranging online-only sale of African & Oceanic Art, Antiquities and Natural History on May 5 which shows that treasures from the ancient world don't have to be big-money buys.
Original artwork created to highlight importance of NHS offered in charity sale by artist and Forum Auctions
Forum Auctions is hosting a single-lot live online-only sale to raise money for the NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Lockdown boosts demand for collectables and memorabilia at auction
Lockdown in the UK has led to a rise in demand for collectables, watches and memorabilia at auction, according to the latest figures.
Affordable art: Five works offered or sold for under £1500 including a view of Toledo by Arthur Trevor Haddon
Three works selling at auctions on the-saleroom.com and two upcoming lots, including a painting of a mill on the Tagus by the well-travelled British artist Arthur Trevor Haddon (1864-1941).
Create a vintage décor for your home on a budget at auction
Do you want to add a vintage vibe to your home but not sure how? Even with a small budget, quirky items can be picked up at online auctions every week.
Bretby art pottery – the sum of a 30-year collecting passion
A large collection of Bretby Art Pottery is to be sold by Hansons as part of the final day of a ‘live online’ sale held at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire from May 21-26.