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Vilhelm Hammershoi Music Room

Sotheby’s offers Hammershøi interior scene with highest ever estimate for the artist

18 April 2023

A major painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) will be offered at Sotheby’s evening sale of Modern art in New York on May 16. Pitched at $3m-5m, it has the highest estimate ever placed on a work by the Danish artist.

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A silver-gilt bell used at George II's coronation is among five lots to watch

17 April 2023

With estimates from £200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

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Top stories this week including news of an auction record for a jelly mould

16 April 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a rare Victorian copper jelly mould fetching a remarkable sum in Brighton.

Roman Missal prayer book

National Trust buys prayer book of ‘Charles II’s priest’ for Moseley Old Hall

15 April 2023

The National Trust has bought a prayer book at auction in Liverpool for display at Staffordshire farmhouse Moseley Old Hall.

Thomas Baxter Swansea Porcelain

Swansea porcelain plate stars in our pick of five auction highlights

14 April 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Thomas Baxter decorated Swansea porcelain plate that sold on top estimate in Cardiff.

Judith Miller

Tributes paid to antiques expert Judith Miller

13 April 2023

Antiques expert, author and Antiques Roadshow stalwart Judith Miller has died after a short illness.

Helen Nisbet

New hires, mergers and launches: the latest Movers & Shakers in the world of art and antiques

13 April 2023

A new CEO at arts hub Cromwell Place is among the latest recruitment and business updates.