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‘In God we trust’ goes the phrase. It had a double meaning when an American church sold a rare 19th century coin with a result no doubt causing more than a few hallelujahs.

A portrait of a Maori chief by New Zealand artist Charles F Goldie (1870-1947) more than doubled its money in the space of five months after returning to its homeland from the UK.

Christie’s set a major auction record for Govaert Flinck (1615-60) in New York yesterday. The painting by the Dutch Old Master sold at over three times the level it had fetched at a London sale five years ago.

Offer Waterman’s ongoing exhibition of works by an artist who counts the Prince of Wales and Steven Spielberg among his collectors has experienced significant success during its first week.

Cricket can be a confusing game, full of ins and outs, stopping for lunch and tea and rain, with five-day games that can still end in a draw.

A George I giltwood mirror bearing the coat of arms of Sir Bysshe Shelley has returned to a Hampshire stately home after 65 years.

TEFAF has appointed eight new art world professionals to its board of trustees, increasing its membership from 12 to 14.