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Compass used at Battle of Trafalgar is among five lots to watch

27 January 2025

With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

God Save the Queen lp

Withdrawn Sex Pistols record rears its head at Merseyside sale

27 January 2025

A rare A&M Records copy of the Sex Pistols’ 'God Save the Queen' is to appear at Omega Auctions in Merseyside.

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Top stories this week including news of a long-lost Cartier jewel emerging at auction

26 January 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a Cartier Egyptian revival jewel being rediscovered and heading to auction this month.

First edition of Harry Potter

Harry Potter first edition earmarked for the bin now set for auction

24 January 2025

A first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' found on a pile of books earmarked for the bin is set to go to auction.

Jiajing wucai ‘fish’ jars

Sotheby’s results indicate market contraction for fine art across 2024

24 January 2025

Sotheby’s overall sales total for 2024 fell 24% compared with the previous year.

John Constable sketch

Unrecorded John Constable sketch emerges in North Yorkshire auction

24 January 2025

An early and previously unrecorded sketch by John Constable (1776-1837) has emerged at auction house Tennants.

Thomas Bardwell's view of Adlington

Thomas Bardwell views of Cheshire estate sell for £150,000 at Dreweatts

23 January 2025

A striking example of English country house portraiture, commissioned to record architectural changes to a Cheshire family seat in the mid 18th century, has sold for £150,000 (plus premium).