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Annie Wallington

Latest appointments: Phillips bolsters Modern art team and Catherine Southon appoints new valuer

25 June 2026

New appointments at auction houses Phillips and Catherine Southon

Mizzen Topsail Luggers by Alfred Wallis

Lay’s to offer Alfred Wallis painting owned by potter Bernard Leach

24 June 2026

Painted with a scene of two St Ives double-ended mackerel luggers heeling to an offshore breeze, this Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) picture has what Mimi Connell-Lay calls “an absolute dream of a provenance”.

Philip Mould and Fiona Bruce

Fake or Fortune? returns to screens in July with new series

24 June 2026

The BBC show presented by art dealer Philip Mould and broadcaster Fiona Bruce will launch the first episode in a new series on Thursday, July 16.

Emerald carved with head of Medusa

‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

23 June 2026

Duke’s latest Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver auction in Dorchester was topped at £170,000 by this George III hexagonal pendant centred by a carved Columbian emerald within a border of graduated cushion cut diamonds.

George Frederic Watts portrait

Market fresh Watts portrait emerges in south London auction

23 June 2026

A newly discovered portrait by George Frederic Watts (1817-1904) is among the lots on offer at Roseberys’ sale of Old Master, British & European pictures in West Norwood on July 8.

Pelé’s 1958 World Cup medal

World Cup stars: Memorabilia from Pelé, Banks, Ball and Shilton makes appearance at auctions

22 June 2026

The World Cup has tempted vendors to consign a remarkable selection of big hitters to auction reflecting stand-out moments in the history of the tournament.

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Georgian console table is among five lots to watch

22 June 2026

With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week