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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).

Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman, Christies Americas

Jeff Beck collection makes eight times estimate at Christie’s

23 January 2025

Three auction records were set at the rock guitarist’s white glove sale

Biplanes over Ypres

Biplanes: William Wyllie’s view over Ypres triples estimate

23 January 2025

A high-flying lot came to Glasgow saleroom Great Western Auctions (24% buyer’s premium) in the form of a rare First World War subject by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931).

Marye The Quene

Mary I letter outlining Wyatt Rebellion response to appear at Edinburgh auction

23 January 2025

A letter signed 'Mary the quene' to William Paget on the outbreak of Wyatt's Rebellion, January 28, 1554, is to appear at Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull on February 5 with an estimate of £15,000-20,000.

Edward Curtis Three Chiefs

Edward Curtis' 'Three Chiefs' photograph triples estimate at Bonhams Skinner

22 January 2025

Over a 30-year period Edward Curtis (1868–1952) published the largest volume of work photographing indigenous Americans.

Wca Flag 04

US 13 star 'boat flag' set to fly in Battersea

22 January 2025

Flags may have become more fashionable, but there is an evergreen appeal to items that are steeped in history and meaning.