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Location is a prime factor for Squirrell fans

09 January 2026

Suffolk town views prove very much in demand

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Obituary: IACF chairman Keith Harris (1946-2025)

09 January 2026

Chairman of IACF Keith Harris, a highly respected figure, a lifelong entrepreneur, and well-known in the antiques trade, has passed away.

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Make it a Burns night to savour

09 January 2026

His image appears in seemingly every possible format, from postage stamps to chocolates and biscuit tins.

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Indian art market on a roll

09 January 2026

Expect records to tumble in the market for Indian art and antiques in 2026.

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Hero for both Leicester City and Scarborough fans

09 January 2026

Not that many footballers can be “as deeply woven into Leicester City and Scarborough football history as Colin Appleton (1936-2021)”, it is true.

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Looking ahead to 2026

09 January 2026

Will the year ahead turn out to be less turbulent than last year? The art and antiques trade – buffeted by economic uncertainty, US tariffs and EU regulations – will certainly hope so

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Member of the still undefeated GB tug of war team pulls in £6000 at auction

09 January 2026

Did you know that Great Britain are still the Olympic tug of war champions? The City of London Police Team competed for GB in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, winning gold – and the category has not appeared since at a Games.

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'Exceptional' vases boast a Brighton Pavilion link bonus

09 January 2026

This imposing pair of 3ft 8in (1.09m) high hexagonal form vases combine both early 19th century Chinese and later 19th century French craftsmanship.

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Sumatran ship banner sails in to London rug and textile fair

09 January 2026

It is rare to find a well-preserved example of a 19th century 'palepai'.

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On with the shows: 32 of the best events taking place in 2026

09 January 2026

A feast of exhibitions awaits art and antiques lovers when they venture out to the country’s museums both big and small this year

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The rarest Wisden – but which version?

09 January 2026

Auctioneer finds out there are two variations of the 1875 guide, but a record is achieved nevertheless

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Early Christmas cards deliver festive cheer for a surprised vendor

09 January 2026

Prompted by the uniform penny post and the new printing process of chromolithography, the Victorian era was the heyday of the Christmas card.

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Precious metals prices: issue 2726

09 January 2026

On Thursday, January 8, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold fix of: $4418.03 / €3802.15 / £3297.04

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Five highlights at the upcoming BRAFA fair in Brussels

09 January 2026

The long-running BRAFA Art Fair in Brussels is traditionally one of the earliest events in the international art fair calendar.

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Munnings thinks outside the box to create an uncommon work

09 January 2026

Lurking among the equestrian portraits in a sale held by The Sporting Art Auction (17.5% buyer’s premium) was an atypical work by Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959).

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Bonhams’ new Big Apple HQ

09 January 2026

The opening date for Bonhams’ new US headquarters at 111 West 57th Street, New York, is February 9.

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René Lalique jewellery makes Cottone auction debut

09 January 2026

A recent sale marked the first time that the Geneseo, New York, house Cottone Auctions (22% buyer’s premium) has handled a piece of René Lalique (1860-1945) jewellery.

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Eager eyes on the precocious George Richmond and 'supremely talented' Leon Bonvin in west London

09 January 2026

A group of works by George Richmond (1809-96) offered at auction at the end of last year showed plenty of life remains in the market for the London-born painter.

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Dealer’s labours of love work out

09 January 2026

Exhibitor at Welsh fair turned her passion for tokens into a sales success as part of her antiques business

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Early example of Gallé in demand as Japonisme foo dog vase makes seven times estimate

09 January 2026

A Japonisme foo dog vase by Émile Gallé (1846-1904) hammered for $35,000 (£26,440) against a guide of $3000-5000 at Rago (27% buyer’s premium) in Lambertville, New Jersey.

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