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Edgar Mitchell's Rolex GMT-Master 1675

First Rolex worn on the moon appears at auction

08 October 2024

The Rolex GMT-Master worn by the sixth man to walk on the moon, Edgar Mitchell, is being offered at a sale in the US

Chinese export silver

'Wavy edged' Chinese export silver bowl features among five lots to watch

07 October 2024

With estimates from £350, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

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Top stories this week including news that the Ivory Act extension will come into force ‘when time allows’

06 October 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news that the incoming ban on antique scrimshaw and narwhal tusk trade has been delayed.

Thomas Gainsborough Humphrey Tugwell C.1763. Photo Credit Dan Weill

Gainsborough portraits on public display for the first time

05 October 2024

Four Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) family portraits acquired under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme have gone go on public display for the first time.

Watercolour of the Great Lavra Belltower of Kyiv

Kyiv belltower view stands out as a Williams watercolour highlight

04 October 2024

A collection of watercolours amassed by Iolo Williams (1890-1962) which had been kept under a bed for over half a century raised a total of £89,150 at Olympia Auctions on October 2.

Henry Moore Reclining Figure print

British Art Fair posts record numbers of visitors

04 October 2024

Presenting British art since 1988, British Art Fair takes place once a year to showcase some of the finest Modern British and Contemporary art available

Porgu (Hell) by Eduard Wiiralt

Eduard Wiiralt etchings bring fervent bidding at US auction

04 October 2024

Two of the most familiar works by Estonian graphic artist Eduard Wiiralt (1898-1954) came for sale at a recent sale at Revere Auctions in St Paul, Minnesota.