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A Catherine the Great seal found in a biscuit tin is among five lots to watch

05 December 2022

With estimates from £800-30,000, here are five previews of items coming at auction this week.

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Top stories this week – including news of a Tiffany royal gift selling for three times estimate

04 December 2022

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a Tiffany silver-gilt pepperette that was commissioned as royal gift in 1879 emerging at auction in Wales.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel photograph

Rare photograph of Isambard Kingdom Brunel stars in our pick of five auction highlights

02 December 2022

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare print showing the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel that made 12 times estimate in Gloucestershire.

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A new dealership and auction house hires – a round-up of recruitment news

01 December 2022

The latest Movers & Shakers update from across the world of art and antiques.

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Plea for art and antiques trade to help save London’s historic gas lamps

30 November 2022

The London Gasketeers, a group trying to preserve London’s historic gas lamps, has called on the art and antiques trade to help list at-risk examples.

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Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler host Christmas antiques selling show in Pimlico Road

29 November 2022

A Christmas selling show of more than 100 antiques will be offered at interior design and decorating firm Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler's Pimlico Road showroom.

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Elizabeth Gage earrings and a Gillray cartoon are among five lots to watch

28 November 2022

With estimates from £600, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Top stories this week – including news of a small round drawing selling for over 200 times estimate

27 November 2022

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a drawing of the Madonna and Child causing a stir at a regional auction.

Tiffany pepperette

Prince of Wales’ royal Tiffany gift stars in our pick of six auction highlights

25 November 2022

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Tiffany silver-gilt pepperette that was commissioned as royal gift in 1879.

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Antiques dealers’ campaign to save Westminster’s gas lamps continues as a third of lanterns remain at risk

24 November 2022

The London Gasketeers, a group trying to preserve central London’s Victorian gas lamps, welcomed a step by Westminster City Council to retain 174 of the lamps but concerns remain for the 94 still earmarked for conversion to LED.

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Plea for help to find stolen Lalique glass vase

23 November 2022

Police are appealing for help to track down a stolen Lalique glass vase.

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Expansion and hires including Hindman to open a New York saleroom

22 November 2022

Hindman launching in New York and Sotheby’s expanding in Asia are among the latest updates across the world of art and antiques.

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Magic posters from the estate of Paul Daniels are among five lots to watch

21 November 2022

With estimates from £700, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Dreweatts and Sotheby's announce Historic Houses winners

19 November 2022

Winners have been announced by Historic Houses for two categories sponsored by auction firms Dreweatts and Sotheby’s.

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Japanese artist’s great landscape prints star in our pick of five auction highlights

18 November 2022

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a near complete set of prints by Utagawa Hiroshige with remarkable original colouring.

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Top stories this week – including news of a rare Wedgwood Art Deco tea set bought by the V&A

18 November 2022

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a Wedgwood tea and coffee set being bought by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Beckmann self portrait at Grisebach could set German auction record

17 November 2022

A Max Beckmann (1884-1950) self portrait is being offered at Grisebach in Berlin.

Hampstead Antique & Craft Emporium

Hampstead antiques emporium to close after Christmas

16 November 2022

A group of antiques dealers in north London are hoping to have more time to save their local antiques centre.

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Scientists and art specialists propose standards for the art and antiques trade

15 November 2022

A group of scientists and art specialists met to discuss proposals to create industry-wide standards for condition reports and the verification of art and antiques.

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A group of William and Mary walnut dining chairs is among five lots to watch

14 November 2022

With estimates from £500-60,000 here are five previews of upcoming items.