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It was with great interest that I read about the Inchiquin Emerald that is currently for sale with Hancocks (News Digest, ATG 2745).

Two fairs have been launched with 40-50 traders at each taking advantage

On Thursday, June 4, Michael Bloomstein of Brighton was paying the following for bulk scrap against a gold trading price of: $4452.57 / €3844.84 / £3322.82.

An “exceedingly uncommon” signed and inscribed photograph of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) earned top-lot honours in an Autographs sale held at Swann.

Regarding the painting by Alfred William Hallett featured in ATG No 2745, I can confirm it was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1939, number 487.

Francis Newton Souza (1924-2002) remains the most established name on the secondary market when it comes to modern Indian pictures.

Our selection of lots from 13 upcoming auctions

Collectors are looking for lesser-known artists beyond the top targets in a notably strong market

This 10½in (26cm) high Meiji period cloisonné vase from the workshop of Namikawa Sosuke came for sale at Olympia Auctions (25% buyer’s premium) on May 6 with a primary provenance.

If the weather’s good you can’t beat the atmosphere at an agricultural county show which will often include antiques and vintage spots.

This Carless, Capel and Leonard London forecourt oil dispenser cabinet rubbed bidders up the right way at The Aladdin’s Garage: A Private Collection of Petroliana, Automobilia and Advertising Signs sale.

The illustrated book that Vasily Kandinsky published in 1913 under the title 'Klänge' (Sounds) is considered one of the finest examples of Expressionist literature.

A true connoisseur’s collection of early silver greeted those who viewed the Woolley & Wallis (27/26% buyer’s premium) Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu sale in Salisbury on April 28-29.

As pre-sale Instagram posts go, the promo for the auction at Martel Maides (20% buyer’s premium) in St Peter Port, Guernsey, on May 1 was inspired.

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

The Dunhill ‘Unique’ B lighter, along with its smaller-sized sibling, was introduced into the firm’s line in the late 1920s.

Many of the Austrian designer Gustav Gurschner’s works of art were driven by the new possibilities provided by electricity.

Until now, paintings by the Dutch artist Lode Sengers (1896-1956) have rarely gone into four figures.

Book owner’s son realised the impact this landmark work would have

Spontaneous purchases and new clients contribute to a successful three-day run at Petworth