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Harold Hardman’s journey from amateur footballer and solicitor to chairman of Manchester United in the era of the Busby Babes is a fascinating story in itself. But a medal coming up for auction in Oxford on November 14 adds even more appeal.

A painting made by artificial intelligence has sold at Christie’s for a hammer price of $350,000 (£273,420).

A Banksy print, a Suffragette medal and a rare piece of British automobilia are among ATG’s selection of highlights that sold at auctions this week.

A major collection of late 19th and early 20th century jewellery amassed by a Buckinghamshire collector over half a century, comes to auction next week.

The most popular stories on the website over the last week included news of Christie’s auction house receiving criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority of a ‘misleading’ advert and a Japanese black lacquer cup that took a surprise £23,000 at auction.

Buyers and collectors descend on London for the Winter Olympia fair and there’s lots more for art and antiques hunters to see and do around the capital next week.

An amendment to the ivory bill raised in the House of Lords will limit the powers of accredited civilian officers, a move welcomed by trade associations.