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A remarkable George II giltwood and marble side table sold for £90,000 at Sworders on June 23.

The so-called Biscuit Tin Episode in the life of author Charles Dodgson left behind a great collectable: the W&R Jacob & Co lithographed tin, one of which was offered by Hartley’s on June 17.

New UK anti-money laundering rules coming into force are set to affect auction houses, dealerships, art advisers and other art market participants.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a judge's ruling in a case over staff accessing customer data and contact details ahead of joining a rival firm

Our selection of lots from seven upcoming auctions

Items from the collection of architect Christopher Smallwood (1937-2024) were offered for sale at Dreweatts on May 13.

Raised in Miami Beach, Stephen Farber’s distinguished medical career took him to New York, St Louis, Ann Arbor, Charlottesville, and Toledo. And along the way, he bought books.

Out of vogue for a decade or more, most Regency mahogany linen presses sell for a few hundred pounds at auction.

A rare English silkwork portrait miniature of Charles I sold well above its £3000-5000 estimate for £24,000 at a Bonhams (28/27% buyer’s premium) sale that ran online from June 2-16.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper sales

The contents of the London home furnished by a renowned Christie’s auctioneer and a distinguished interior decorator emerged at Dreweatts (27/26% buyer’s premium) earlier this month.

ATG’s pick of auction lots bought by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com, featuring both the highest prices over-estimate and the top prices paid online