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Hermitage Castle by William Blacklock

Bidders looks past condition issues as William Blacklock painting flies to 25 times estimate

20 November 2024

You might think that when a picture is covered in dirt, suffers from a puncture and paint losses, and also has a tear so large you could put your hand through it, then that would ‘kill’ its prospects at auction.

Marauder's Map

Harry Potter Marauder’s Map makes nine-times estimate

20 November 2024

Making its first appearance in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban', the map was used to track the whereabouts of teachers and students in Hogwarts

DD2670 Collar Necklace

Gallery exhibits timeless offerings from the ancient world

20 November 2024

ForgeLynch is getting into the Christmas spirit with an exhibition called 'Gifts from the Ancient World'.

Titanic Pocket Watch

Titanic memorabilia record set as pocket watch fetches £1.31m

19 November 2024

The pocket watch was awarded to the captain of RMS Carpathia, whose captain and crew saved more than 700 people

Lavinia Fontana painting

Bidders spot the hand of Lavinia Fontana in Cologne auction

19 November 2024

Lot number four, estimated at €8000-10,000, achieved the most spectacular result at Van Ham’s (27% buyer’s premium) sale of paintings on November 14 in Cologne.

Buccaneers Of America

Early book on piracy in the Caribbean emerges at Bonhams

19 November 2024

'Buccaneers of America' by Alexandre Olivier Exquemelin offered a rare glimpse into the eye-opening exploits of pirates in the Caribbean

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Tunbridge ware table cabinet is among five lots to watch

18 November 2024

With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week