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Figures on a Beach by LS Lowry

LS Lowry beach scene tops estimate at Olympia Auctions

18 June 2026

A house record for Olympia Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) picture department came in early June when a beach scene by LS Lowry (1887-1976) took an above-estimate £190,000.

Royal Doulton finials

Missing Royal Doulton finials by Arts & Crafts sculptor fly home after fundraising appeal

17 June 2026

Two decorative sculptures of blackbirds that once sat atop washing line posts in a north London housing estate have returned home following a fundraising campaign launched by a local museum.

The Gateway by Edward Burra

Edward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers in Salisbury auction

17 June 2026

A number of sales around the country in early June demonstrated how the market for Modern British art seems to be in a pretty good place heading into the key summer season.

Bolton Junction Eccleshill, Bradford by David Hockney

Hockney sketch quadruples estimate in auction held two days after artist’s death

16 June 2026

A rare and early mixed media sketch by David Hockney (b.1937-2026), made when he was just 19, brought notable competition at Tennants’ (24% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Modern & Contemporary Art.

Anthony Browne

British Art Market Federation president Anthony Browne receives OBE

16 June 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers update includes news of Anthony Browne, president of the British Art Market Federation, awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list

Antiques dealer in her shop

Museums and dealers come together to launch latest project promoting the history of the antiques trade

16 June 2026

The launch of 57 films bringing together 50 antiques, 40 dealers and five museums is the latest part of ‘SOLD! The Year of the Dealer' project.

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William de Morgan double gourd form vase is among five lots to watch

15 June 2026

With estimates from £1500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week