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A painting created by artificial intelligence and a table from a castle that featured in Harry Potter are among our five previews from upcoming sales this week.

A rare gold and enamel compass by Jacques Etienne Armand and the work of a silversmith who uses coral and shells are among the nautical and marine related art and antiques to see around the UK this month.

Auction house Roseberys has promoted Vicki Wonfor to joint managing director, working alongside chairman and joint MD Ian Cadzow.

Could the number of people buying at auction be on the rise? And what are the implications for strong jewellery sales in the trade? That and more with our weekly quotes round-up.

The Scottish Maritime Museum has acquired ‘The Boat Builders’, an early painting by John Bellany (1942-2013), for £200,000.

Next week's Midlands events include the next edition of IACF's Bingley Hall Antiques and Collectors fair and a technology auction.

The biannual series of Islamic and Indian art auctions held in April and October offers a wide range of art and artefacts celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Middle East and the subcontinent. This year’s ‘Islamic Week’, running from October 22-26, includes sales from five auction houses, highlights of which are pictured below.