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Victoria Cross awarded for heroic defensive feat 'ranking alongside Rorke's Drift' comes for sale

05 June 2021

A unique Victoria Cross group of medals for “a feat that probably ranks alongside Rorke’s Drift in the history of famous defences against overwhelming odds” is estimated at £300,000-400,000 at London auction house Dix Noonan Webb on June 23.

‘Karva Chauth’ by William Daniell

Five pictures that caught bidders’ eyes at Dreweatts’ Old Master sale

04 June 2021

The latest sale of Old Master, British and European Art at Newbury saleroom Dreweatts (25% buyer’s premium) on May 27 included some strong bidding for 19th century works.

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Buyer sought for £20.4m Renaissance roundel to keep it in the UK

03 June 2021

A rare Renaissance roundel has been temporarily blocked from export by the UK government in the hope a buyer in the UK will emerge.

Dr Philip Errington

Industry updates: New hires across UK dealers and US auction houses

02 June 2021

Among the latest Movers & Shakers is a new hire at book dealer Peter Harrington.

Cigar butt

How much for a cigar butt?

01 June 2021

The answer, last week, was £3500.

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A Cotswold School sideboard and a rare coronation souvenir are among the four lots to watch at auction

31 May 2021

With estimates from £30-6000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.

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Top stories this week – including news of a record-breaking Gothic ivory table casket

30 May 2021

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a c.1330 gothic ivory table casket that made a record in Scotland.