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Hans Baldung drawing

French government declares Old Master drawing National Treasure ahead of auction

24 March 2026

The auction of a rare and unpublished drawing by Hans Baldung (c.1484-1545) that was due to take place in Paris on March 23 has been postponed after the work was declared a National Treasure by the French government.

Leadhills Mine documents

Historical archive of Scottish Enlightenment mathematician and innovator blocked from export

23 March 2026

An extensive 18th century archive relating to James Stirling (1692-1770) has been blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the funds to keep it in the UK.

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Mail coach watch is among five lots to watch

23 March 2026

With estimates from £50, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including Reuters uncovering Banksy’s identity

22 March 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news agency Reuters publishing the findings of its investigation into Banksy’s identity

Martin Brothers vase

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Martin Brothers vase with grotesque dragons

20 March 2026

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Mary Anning letter

Dorset museum launches fundraising campaign for letter from pioneering fossil hunter Mary Anning

20 March 2026

The Lyme Regis Philpot Museum has launched a fundraising campaign in the hope it can secure a letter fragment written by the English fossil collector and palaeontologist Mary Anning (1799-1847). It is being offered at a Bonhams auction this month.

Top Gun prop

Movie buffs dream auction features more than 1500 props and collectables

20 March 2026

Auction house Propstore is calling film fans and collectors to its three-day Entertainment Memorabilia sale.