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Police called to Ardingly fair after suspected live shell discovered by dealer

28 April 2026

One of the dealers stalling out at the two-day Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair last week was shocked to discover a Second World War shell among his possessions.

Anderson & Garland auctioneer Fred Wyrley-Birch

Important collection of John Tunnard works brings demand in Newcastle

27 April 2026

Newcastle saleroom Anderson & Garland offered what was billed as “the most comprehensive private holding of works by John Tunnard (1900-71) ever to come to the market” this week.

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Munich auction house Neumeister to close

27 April 2026

German auction market in shock after news that Neumeister will close.

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Clarice Cliff charger is among five lots to watch

27 April 2026

With estimates from £300, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including an auction record for Moorcroft pottery

26 April 2026

The most read stories on this website over the last week included news of a large Flambé Landscape vase setting a new high for any piece of Moorcroft

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Stolen books and letters valued at more than $3m recovered after 35 years thanks to book dealers

24 April 2026

A group of rare books and a bound collection of 37 love letters written by the Romantic poet John Keats to his fiancée Fanny Brawne have been recovered and returned to the family.

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Flurry of exhibitions launched by art and antiques dealers for spring

24 April 2026

A round up of gallery shows launched this month.