Antiques Trade Gazette News

Early diamond cluster gold ring found by metal detectorist emerges at London auction

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

An Elizabethan or early Stuart diamond cluster gold ring found in Wormington, Gloucestershire will be among 14 metal detected jewels offered for sale at Noonans on June 23.

US antique silver dealer buys London firm

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

New York silver dealer SJ Shrubsole has bought London business N&I Franklin.

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Victorian novelty smoker’s compendium

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

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

Belgravia newcomer Roseberys wins floral festival award

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

South London auction house Roseberys opened a gallery and showroom at 26 Pimlico Road in April and took part in Belgravia in Bloom the very next month.

Restituted Georg Kolbe fountain quadruples estimate

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 Z

In November sale last year, Grisebach in Berlin set a new record for a bronze sculpture by Georg Kolbe, when it sold Stehende Frau (Standing Woman) for €1.12m (£982,455).

Expansion in Suffolk and new faces at auction houses and logistics firms

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

The latest Movers & Shakers includes news of Lacy Scott & Knight's expansion

Francis Bacon fans take note: Got the painting – how about his front door?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

Wiltshire art dealer Winsor Birch is offering Francis Bacon’s (1909-92) front door from his London studio at 7, Reece Mews.

Dealer Stephen Ongpin to stage single-owner works on paper sale at Christie’s

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

London dealer Stephen Ongpin has consigned a large group of works on paper to Christie’s for a dedicated auction this summer.

‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist Muriel Jackson finally gains spotlight with rediscovered archive at auction

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:20:00 Z

Until recently, the artist Muriel Blomfield Jackson (1901-77) never had much presence on the secondary market.

British Art Fair returns this autumn with a 63 strong line up

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

The British Art Fair, held annually at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea and focused on Modern and Contemporary British art, will return on September 24-27 this year.

Zuckerman collection expected to raise £2m at Christie’s

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

An important group of Victorian pictures owned by the late American literary agent Albert Zuckerman is being offered at Christie’s this summer.

William Wordsworth's oak table is among five lots to watch

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:15:00 Z

With estimates from £100, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

Christopher Wood’s childlike vision brings benefit to Gloucestershire auction

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

A notable sum for Christopher Wood (1901-30) was recorded at the latest sale held by Gloucestershire saleroom Chorley’s (25% buyer’s premium).

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including an Elizabeth Gage revivalist style brooch

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z

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

‘A remarkable insight into Gainsborough’s extraordinary skill in the early part of his career’

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 Z

A drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, dating from 1748 when the artist was 20 years old, will go under the hammer at Cheffins this month.

Roman gold ring discovered by metal detectorist to go on show at Somerset museum after purchase

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

A rare Roman gold ring, discovered alongside a hoard of coins, has been purchased by the South West Heritage Trust.

Ian Towning closes Chelsea antiques shop

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:10:00 Z

Antiques jewellery dealer Ian Towning and partner and co-owner Les Barrett have decided to close their shop in Chelsea after nearly 30 years.

Constable drawings rediscovered in a German auction head to Classic Art London

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:00 Z

Five rediscovered drawings by John Constable (1776-1837) will be offered at Classic Art London this summer after a London dealer spotted them in a German auction.

Wilton House Aphrodite provides allure as sculpture triples estimate

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:16 Z

A Roman marble bust of Aphrodite, formerly in the celebrated collection of the Earls of Pembroke at Wilton House in Salisbury, has sold for £280,000 at Lyon & Turnbull.