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Bidding battle: Old Master brings fierce competition in Wimbledon

17 March 2026

A dramatic competition came for a Mannerist battle scene that emerged at Wimbledon Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) two-day sale on March 2-3.

Chalice

Police appeal after antique silverware stolen from Hertfordshire church

17 March 2026

A large amount of silver objects were taken from a village church in Hertfordshire including two chalices, a silver communion flagon, a silver plate and a box of other silver objects.

Ardbraccan House

Former Christie’s specialist-turned antiques dealer sells Irish country house contents at auction

17 March 2026

Serena Williams-Ellis, a former Christie’s specialist who became an antiques dealer then interior designer, owned and decorated Ardbraccan House in County Meath, Ireland for the past decade.

Jade Jagger

Designer and former model Jade Jagger auctions items from her Georgian home in Gloucestershire

16 March 2026

British jewellery and interior designer Jade Jagger, the daughter of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and his former wife Bianca, is selling works from her collection at Sworders.

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Victorian novelty nutmeg grater is among four lots to watch

16 March 2026

With estimates from £800, here are four previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including Dreweatts posting a record turnover for a UK provincial saleroom

15 March 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of auction house Dreweatts revealing a 26% increase in annual turnover

TEFAF 2026

Museums and collectors help boost first day sales at TEFAF Maastricht

13 March 2026

A bustling and busy first preview day at TEFAF Maastricht heralded the start of significant sales at the annual fair.