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Captain John Narbrough journal

UK buyer sought for 17th-century English maritime manuscript

16 December 2025

The manuscript journal of Captain John Narbrough (1640-88) has been temporarily blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the more than £800,000 needed.

Stoneware owl by Alfred George Hopkins

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a stoneware owl by Alfred George Hopkins

16 December 2025

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values

Helen Rosslyn and Alice St Clair

The London Original Print Fair reveals new dates for 2026

15 December 2025

The London Original Print Fair will run from May 14-17, 2026 at Somerset House in London.

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Top stories this week including the Sherborne almshouse triptych making £5.2m at Sotheby’s

14 December 2025

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a beautifully preserved 15th century triptych bringing strenuous competition at auction

JRR Tolkien's Merton College desk

JRR Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings’ desk triples estimate at Christie's

12 December 2025

A desk used by JRR Tolkien during the final revisions to the Lord of the Rings trilogy has sold at auction in London for £260,000 (£330,200 including 27% buyer’s premium).

Gabriele Ricciardelli view of Dublin Bay

18th century view of Dublin Bay bought by Irish institution ahead of auction

12 December 2025

Due to be offered at Adam’s earlier this month, a panoramic view over Dublin Bay by Italian painter Gabriele Ricciardelli (1690-1782) was bought by an Irish cultural institution ahead of the sale on December 4.

Louis Wain Cubist Lucky Sphinx Cat

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Louis Wain ceramic cat

12 December 2025

ATG Price Reporter brings you a regularly updated selection of auction prices, keeping you on top of the latest market values