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Diamond cluster gold ring

Early diamond cluster gold ring found by metal detectorist emerges at London auction

12 June 2026

An Elizabethan or early Stuart diamond cluster gold ring found in Wormington, Gloucestershire will be among 14 metal detected jewels offered for sale at Noonans on June 23.

Silver tea table

US antique silver dealer buys London firm

12 June 2026

New York silver dealer SJ Shrubsole has bought London business N&I Franklin.

Victorian novelty smoker’s compendium

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Victorian novelty smoker’s compendium

12 June 2026

ATG's Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Roseberys Pimlico Road

Belgravia newcomer Roseberys wins floral festival award

12 June 2026

South London auction house Roseberys opened a gallery and showroom at 26 Pimlico Road in April and took part in Belgravia in Bloom the very next month.

Georg Kolbe fountain

Restituted Georg Kolbe fountain quadruples estimate

11 June 2026

In November sale last year, Grisebach in Berlin set a new record for a bronze sculpture by Georg Kolbe, when it sold Stehende Frau (Standing Woman) for €1.12m (£982,455).

Lacy Scott & Knight in Bury St Edmunds

Expansion in Suffolk and new faces at auction houses and logistics firms

11 June 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers includes news of Lacy Scott & Knight's expansion

Front door

Francis Bacon fans take note: Got the painting – how about his front door?

10 June 2026

Wiltshire art dealer Winsor Birch is offering Francis Bacon’s (1909-92) front door from his London studio at 7, Reece Mews.

François Boucher drawing

Dealer Stephen Ongpin to stage single-owner works on paper sale at Christie’s

10 June 2026

London dealer Stephen Ongpin has consigned a large group of works on paper to Christie’s for a dedicated auction this summer.

The Child's Wheel by Muriel Jackson

‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist Muriel Jackson finally gains spotlight with rediscovered archive at auction

09 June 2026

Until recently, the artist Muriel Blomfield Jackson (1901-77) never had much presence on the secondary market.

British Art Fair

British Art Fair returns this autumn with a 63 strong line up

09 June 2026

The British Art Fair, held annually at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea and focused on Modern and Contemporary British art, will return on September 24-27 this year.

Thy Music by John Melhuish Strudwick

Zuckerman collection expected to raise £2m at Christie’s

08 June 2026

An important group of Victorian pictures owned by the late American literary agent Albert Zuckerman is being offered at Christie’s this summer.

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William Wordsworth's oak table is among five lots to watch

08 June 2026

With estimates from £100, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including changes to fire safety regulations for upholstered furniture

07 June 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included changes to fire safety rules which could affect sales of second-hand and vintage upholstered furniture

The Yellow Garage by Christopher Wood

Christopher Wood’s childlike vision brings benefit to Gloucestershire auction

05 June 2026

A notable sum for Christopher Wood (1901-30) was recorded at the latest sale held by Gloucestershire saleroom Chorley’s (25% buyer’s premium).

Elizabeth Gage brooch

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including an Elizabeth Gage revivalist style brooch

05 June 2026

ATG's Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Thomas Gainsborough drawing

‘A remarkable insight into Gainsborough’s extraordinary skill in the early part of his career’

04 June 2026

A drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, dating from 1748 when the artist was 20 years old, will go under the hammer at Cheffins this month.

Ilminster Ring

Roman gold ring discovered by metal detectorist to go on show at Somerset museum after purchase

04 June 2026

A rare Roman gold ring, discovered alongside a hoard of coins, has been purchased by the South West Heritage Trust.

Dealer Ian Towning

Ian Towning closes Chelsea antiques shop

04 June 2026

Antiques jewellery dealer Ian Towning and partner and co-owner Les Barrett have decided to close their shop in Chelsea after nearly 30 years.

John Constable drawing

Constable drawings rediscovered in a German auction head to Classic Art London

03 June 2026

Five rediscovered drawings by John Constable (1776-1837) will be offered at Classic Art London this summer after a London dealer spotted them in a German auction.

Wilton House Aphrodite

Wilton House Aphrodite provides allure as sculpture triples estimate

02 June 2026

A Roman marble bust of Aphrodite, formerly in the celebrated collection of the Earls of Pembroke at Wilton House in Salisbury, has sold for £280,000 at Lyon & Turnbull.