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Portrait of John Russell Taylor

Portrait of the critic John Russell Taylor is among five lots to watch

09 February 2026

With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Four Red Tulip Petals by Eliot Hodgkin

Petal power: Eliot Hodgkin study brings ‘extremely wealthy’ collectors to Chichester sale

09 February 2026

Berkshire-born artist Eliot Hodgkin (1905-87) is known for his highly detailed still-lifes of natural objects, depicting subjects ranging from fruit and vegetables to eggs and pastries.

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Top stories this week including the search for missing works from Trinity House Paintings

08 February 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of 25 works listed as missing following the collapse of dealer Trinity House Paintings

TEFAF New York

UK supplies most new exhibitors to TEFAF New York

06 February 2026

TEFAF New York has announced the line-up at its next edition, which includes 10 newcomers among 88 exhibitors.

Michelangelo drawing

Footing the bill: Michelangelo drawing for the Sistine Chapel makes $23.1m at Christie’s

05 February 2026

A previously unknown study of a foot for a figure in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling drew remarkable bidding at Christie’s, making one of the highest ever prices for an Old Master drawing.

Duncan Grant picture

More than £200m collected since launch of Artist’s Resale Right

05 February 2026

To mark the 20th anniversary of Artist’s Resale Right, collecting agencies the Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS) and the Artists’ Collecting Society (ACS) have issued updates on the amount collected and how it is distributed.

The programme for the 1909 FA Cup Final

Rare programme from 1909 FA Cup final sells for £8500

05 February 2026

Victory marked the first time Manchester United lifted the FA Cup but what happened to their unfortunate mascot?