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British and Irish book auctions: March 29-April 17, 2023

27 March 2023

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions

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Previews: issue 2586

27 March 2023

Our selection of 14 upcoming lots at UK auctions.

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Wise to be an early bird at the Bath Decorative

27 March 2023

Trade day at the decorative fair is particularly welcomed by dealers when times are more challenging

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Guillaumin captivated by the Mediterranean light

27 March 2023

On numerous occasions in the early part of the 20th century, Armand Guillaumin visited the picturesque medieval seaside village of Le Brusc.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2586

27 March 2023

On Friday, March 24, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $1994.51 / €1850.00 / £1634.85.

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Apology from Beatle Harrison to disappointed schoolgirl fan

27 March 2023

A letter of apology written by George Harrison after two autograph-hunting schoolgirls got a distinctly unfriendly reception when they turned up on the doorstep of his home took £6100 at auction.

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Busby Babe Johnny Berry remembered thanks to medal sale success

27 March 2023

In one way, Johnny Berry (1926-94) was luckier than many of Manchester United’s Busby Babes: he survived the Munich air disaster on February 6, 1958, that killed many of his teammates.

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Marlborough lion gem leads New York exhibition

27 March 2023

Les Enluminures’ next New York exhibition comprises a single well-documented Italian gem.

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It’s auction No 100 at ethnographica specialist saleroom

27 March 2023

Zemanek-Münster in Würzburg is holding its 100th auction on April 15 and has taken in some impressive pieces for the landmark

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Surrealist carpet designed comes with heart and sole

27 March 2023

Footprint design telling a story of lost love stars among a selection of ‘out of the ordinary’ collectables lots sold at auction

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Shipwreck Lutine surfaces again as tabletop souvenir

27 March 2023

La Lutine, launched by the French in 1779 and later requisitioned into the Royal Navy, is today best known for its sinking.

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Early example of Donald Duck merchandise flies high

27 March 2023

On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck made his debut in a supporting role in a Silly Symphony cartoon titled The Wise Little Hen.

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Art reunited: two pairs of historical coincidences brought together at TEFAF

27 March 2023

A still-life and the vessel it depicts showed up at the same Maastricht fair unexpectedly this year, as did a painting and its study

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Bavarian connoisseur clocks collection comes up for auction

27 March 2023

For three decades, from the 1950s-80s, a Bavarian connoisseur amassed a collection of clocks, some of which are being sold by Nagel in Stuttgart.

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Elegant sitter ‘from the Fairfaxes’ catches the attention

27 March 2023

A flurry of bids emerged at Mallams (25% buyer’s premium) in Oxford for a particularly fine 17th century portrait of a young woman.

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London Original Print Fair looks to the future at 38

27 March 2023

Specialist print fair has constantly evolved but remains at heart a celebration of these works on paper

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5 Questions with Tanya Bielschowsky

27 March 2023

Tanya Bielschowsky is a recent addition to Alfies Antique Market, who previously stood at Hampstead Antique Emporium, which has closed.

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Tolkien’s family and friends

27 March 2023

Middle-Earth history works edited by Christopher and two copies of The Hobbit with interesting links

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News in brief – including Bonhams launching a new online auction

27 March 2023

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news Bonhams latest online-only sale focusing on abstract Modern British artists.

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Middlesbrough FC jerseys is ‘possibly the oldest Football League shirt extant’

27 March 2023

This jersey dates from between 1886 and 1890, making it not just the oldest Middlesbrough FC shirt but possibly the oldest Football League shirt extant.

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