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A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including François-Henri ‌Pinault being ​named as ‌the new chairman of auction house Christie’s

Collection of goalkeeper who survived 1958 Munich disaster generates a strong demand at auction, plus Liverpool FC favourites in focus at auction

A trade card featuring football player Steve Bloomer (1874-1938) went well beyond its guide of £6000-8000 as it hammered for £24,000.

This year marks 40 years since the death of Henry Moore (1898-1986), the towering figure of modern British sculpture, with a raft of anniversary exhibitions taking place over the summer.

Part of the legend of escapologist Harry Houdini (1874-1926) rests on the hundreds of ‘challenges’ he accepted from manufacturers of packing cases, boxes, handcuffs and the like.

UK Pen Shows runs pen fairs across the country and is launching a Cheltenham Pen Show at the town’s racecourse on Saturday June 27.

On Thursday, May 28, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold trading price of: $4391.50 €3782.59 £3277.24

On the day the 15ct gold and enamel medal Celtic FC’s latest Scottish title success clinched in the very last game of the season against Hearts came 133 years after their first.

A horrible season for West Ham, Spurs and Wolves has come to an end... but glory days for the clubs were recalled by several lots sold recently.

A silver and horn casket made for Queen Victoria but given to King Edward VII is offered by Mark Goodger Antiques at the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair from June 12-14.

In May 1950 Manchester United embarked on a 12-match tour of North America.

From May 26-29 Gloucestershire auction house Kinghams held a spring exhibition titled 'William De Morgan Master Potter'.

English Heritage has launched an appeal to help find three portraits by artist Frederic Leighton (1839-96) once on display at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire.

Our selection of stand-out lots from 10 upcoming auctions

The Van Blarenberghes were a dynasty of artists from Lille in northern France.

A handkerchief made in early 19th century Scotland celebrating the 1776 Declaration of Independence and featuring portraits of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson hammered for $55,000 (£40,425) at Eldred’s (26% buyer’s premium).

The Sportingold (20% buyer’s premium) World Cup, International & North American Soccer Sale on May 27 was timed handily just before the 23rd World Cup begins in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Expansion on way at historical premises built using timbers of famous American naval frigate

This summer, Jenna Burlingham Gallery is turning its attention to the early work of Elizabeth Blackadder (1931-2021), before the flower paintings and cat pictures that made her one of Scotland’s most recognisable artists.

Rare Renaissance item hammered at €450,000 is boosted by armorial for two significant families