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Mary Potter

Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting

16 February 2017

Police are appealing for information after a painting by British artist Mary Potter was stolen at a recent fair in London.

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How family values can boost the auction values of medals and militaria

16 February 2017

One challenge that auctioneers face is whether to sell a collection as a whole, or in several different groups, or individually. Finding the right strategy is vital to getting lots away with decent prices.

Antique George II table

Chelsea dealer sells George II table to Leeds’ Temple Newsam House

16 February 2017

The London dealer Godson and Coles of Fulham Road has concluded the sale of this George II period brass-inlaid mahogany metamorphic table to Temple Newsam House.

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Keeping up with Kempton: A trip through Sunbury Antiques Market

15 February 2017

Sunbury Antiques is a bimonthly market held at Kempton Park. Widely heralded as one of the leading events of its kind, the fair runs the second and last Tuesday of every month and hosts 600-700 exhibitors. Organisers doled out Love Heart candies at yesterday’s Valentine’s Day fair and ATG went along to explore the 37-year-old event. Here are 12 views from around Sunbury, on February 14.

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Victorian gold ring sells in Bristol auction as part of Flog It! visit

15 February 2017

A Bristol filming session for the BBC's TV show Flog It! series saw the multi-estimate sale of this Victorian gold ring.

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Flights of fantasy – Bonhams to offer collection dedicated to airborne experiments

15 February 2017

A French collection comprising 70-lots documenting historical attempts at achieving flight will be offered at Bonhams on March 1.

David Starkey

Historians defend antiques trade ahead of government consultation on UK ivory market

15 February 2017

A group of historians, museums and TV presenters including Alan Titchmarsh and David Starkey have condemned the slaughter of elephants but have argued the case for the defence of the antiques trade.