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Giltwood centre table with Roman mosaic top

Tabletop formed of Roman mosaics stars at Stockholm sale

18 June 2026

Found objects from the ancient world were often used in 18th century interiors and furniture. Roman mosaics were frequently repurposed.

Figures on a Beach by LS Lowry

LS Lowry beach scene tops estimate at Olympia Auctions

18 June 2026

A house record for Olympia Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) picture department came in early June when a beach scene by LS Lowry (1887-1976) took an above-estimate £190,000.

Royal Doulton finials

Missing Royal Doulton finials by Arts & Crafts sculptor fly home after fundraising appeal

17 June 2026

Two decorative sculptures of blackbirds that once sat atop washing line posts in a north London housing estate have returned home following a fundraising campaign launched by a local museum.

The Gateway by Edward Burra

Edward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers in Salisbury auction

17 June 2026

A number of sales around the country in early June demonstrated how the market for Modern British art seems to be in a pretty good place heading into the key summer season.

Bolton Junction Eccleshill, Bradford by David Hockney

Hockney sketch quadruples estimate in auction held two days after artist’s death

16 June 2026

A rare and early mixed media sketch by David Hockney (b.1937-2026), made when he was just 19, brought notable competition at Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern & Contemporary Art.

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British Art Market Federation president Anthony Browne receives OBE

16 June 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers update includes news of Anthony Browne, president of the British Art Market Federation, awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

Antiques dealer in her shop

Museums and dealers come together to launch latest project promoting the history of the antiques trade

16 June 2026

The launch of 57 films bringing together 50 antiques, 40 dealers and five museums is the latest part of ‘SOLD! The Year of the Dealer' project.

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William de Morgan double gourd form vase is among five lots to watch

15 June 2026

With estimates from £1500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including dealer Ian Towning closing his antiques shop

14 June 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of well known antiques and jewellery dealer Ian Towning closing his shop in Chelsea after nearly 30 years

Platinum three shilling

Traveller token and coin collection sets the platinum standard

12 June 2026

What is considered the first coin made in platinum was among the highlights of the second tranche of British coins from the so-called Traveller collection.

Portrait of Pierre Louis Alexandre

Dealer Charles Ede sells portrait of black sitter by woman artist to Canadian museum

12 June 2026

One of only two known portraits of a black sitter by a woman artist in the late 19th century has been acquired by a Canadian museum from a London dealer.

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.

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Flemish artist’s portrait of a gentleman outperforms expectations

12 June 2026

A work described as an “exciting addition to the oeuvre of Gillis Claeissens (1526-1605)” was the star performer at Sworders’ (25% buyer’s premium) latest Old Master, British and European art sale.

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Bidders of White Star Line collectables prepared to pay for First Class service

12 June 2026

Items associated with the White Star Line, the British shipping company that built its global brand on unmatched passenger comfort, continue to thrive at auction.

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First World War naval flags reflect fierce engagements

12 June 2026

Motor Launch 397 was one of about 500 of these 37-ton boats built by Elco during the First World War and was heavily involved with the 1918 raids on the German-held ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge.

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Escher sends birds and bidders into a flap at Hamburg auction

12 June 2026

One of the big surprises at a recent Ketterer (27% buyer’s premium) book auction in Hamburg was the result for a signed lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher.

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A lawyer writes: The three-year window – how some items can escape EU import rules

12 June 2026

Among the labyrinthine difficulties and uncertainties contained in Regulation (EU 2019/880 ), ‘the Import Regulation’, there is one small but important window of optimism.

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Reflections on a hop market: new record for British pub mirror

12 June 2026

A mirror for an East End brewery set a new record at £33,000 as the breweriana collecting market matures

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Wave of interest as RAF Museum sells off items

12 June 2026

Unusual models brings strong demand as the RAF Museum sold off items it viewed as no longer needed

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