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Sotheby’s to auction works from late art dealer Richard Feigen’s collection

Sotheby’s is staging a dedicated sale of 55 works from the collection of the late New York art dealer Richard L Feigen (1930-2021). 17 September 2021

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16 September 2021

Smaller dealers see sales dip despite overall improvement according to new report

15 September 2021

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14 September 2021
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13 September 2021
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12 September 2021
Stolen Anglo-Saxon brooch returned to museum after 26 years

11 September 2021

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A legal dispute that explored how long it is ‘fair and reasonable’ to wait for a buyer to pay for a six-figure purchase has concluded.

ATG: 50th anniversaryThe story so far…50 years of headlines

A review of top stories year-by-year and our pick of the notable objects sold from 1971 to 2021. What can recent trends tell us about the future?

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News DigestPick of the week: Putting China on course for golf

Dealers’ DiarySeeking to ride the interiors wave at the Battersea Fair

ATG: 50th anniversarySingle-owner recollections: 20 longstanding ATG readers share their memories

Fairs, Markets & CentresPeterborough antiques festival in demand with buyers and sellers

BackpageGoing, going… no, just starting

Auction ReportsArt Market: Hardie and a Hockney triumph

Asian Art Special

Special focus on the Asian art market

Asian Art

Asian ArtChinese table topper from private Scottish collection turns heads in Glasgow

A private Scottish collection was the source of the-top selling lot at a McTear’s sale in Glasgow

Asian ArtYongzheng vase takes over 700-times estimate in Irish auction

Bidders deem Yongzheng Guan ware to be of the period as estimate is demolished

Asian ArtPeach of a lot consigned in a plastic bag attracts 100 bids

Asian ArtVase bought at Sotheby’s Seligman sale reappears in Bath auction

Asian ArtRepublican pieces spotted within lots of plates

Asian ArtDouble gourd snuff bottle sniffed out

Asian ArtChinese ritual wine vessel has considerable animal attraction

Asian ArtSino-Tibetan bronze makes German all-time auction record

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JewelleryQueen Victoria’s bracelet joins coronet – with Butler’s help

Humphrey Butler has announced the rediscovery of a bracelet from the famed suite of sapphire and diamond jewels made for a young Queen Victoria.

JewelleryArt Deco necklace fetches new high for Fouquet

JewelleryColour and texture are key to Kashmir sapphire appeal

JewelleryFamily history lifts Cartier brooch to £120,000

JewelleryMarlborough gems strike gold again at Christie's

JewelleryHow Cartier still shone despite the thrifty financial times

JewelleryBoucheron bought direct from the Bond Street shop

JewelleryModernist market thrives for Grima and Gard

JewelleryStoried jewels from Mountbatten

JewelleryNew audience brings tiara back in vogue

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Ceramics and GlassPrize example of Sèvres tazza draws interest at Cotswolds auction

This Sèvres porcelain presentation tazza or ‘Coupe Cybele’ was made for the Paris Exposition 1878.

Ceramics and GlassPinxton pieces at their finest

Ceramics and GlassClassic Art Deco selection of car mascots includes notable Lalique rarity

Ceramics and GlassRemarkable glass survivor in the same family since the 18th century

Ceramics and GlassRecord Pilkington’s vase sold to friend of its decorator

Ceramics and GlassCollectors wise to owl rarity

Ceramics and GlassTeapots to the Kate Foster taste

Ceramics and GlassExceptional Lowestoft boosts London sale

Ceramics and GlassPearlware horses make punchy prices at Christie’s

Ceramics and GlassBreakfast service fit for royal visitors makes 10-times estimate

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Arms, Armour & MilitariaRenaissance helmet heads to Philadelphia

A Renaissance helmet sold at a London auction will be reunited with its garniture after being bought by Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Arms, Armour & MilitariaOttoman sword is swell buy in Munich

Arms, Armour & MilitariaMcEwen collection of bows generates interest

Arms, Armour & MilitariaPistol trio pack the punch of Keith Neal provenance

Arms, Armour & MilitariaAirguns shoot up the rankings

Arms, Armour & MilitariaRepeat performance: early examples in the quest for workable rapid-fire weapons

Arms, Armour & MilitariaGuns belonging to American statesman Alexander Hamilton make $1m

Arms, Armour & MilitariaNew museum planned for Battle of Britain medals

Arms, Armour & MilitariaThe Kitchener call to arms that inspired a classic poster

Arms, Armour & MilitariaVictoria Cross group from courageous messenger honoured

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07 September 2021

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06 September 2021

Largest triceratops skeleton ever discovered comes to auction in France

04 September 2021

Rare comic featuring first appearance of Roy of the Rovers stars in our weekly pick of five auction highlights

03 September 2021

Auctioneer turned dealer consigns major collection of Company School pictures to Sotheby’s

02 September 2021

Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair cancelled

01 September 2021

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Books, Maps & PrintsThe mapping of geopolitics

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Books, Maps & PrintsA fair to make Brighton rock

Books, Maps & PrintsOur pick of book auction highlights

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Sotheby’s to auction works from late art dealer Richard Feigen’s collection

LAPADA announces autumn conference event

Smaller dealers see sales dip despite overall improvement according to new report

New departments, hires and promotions – a round up of Movers and Shakers

An Arts and Crafts cabinet by Ernest Gimson is among six lots to watch this week

Top stories this week – including news of a sensational six-figure Chinese sleeper at a regional auction

Stolen Anglo-Saxon brooch returned to museum after 26 years

Latest Print Edition

NewsHow long is it ‘fair and reasonable’ to wait for a bidder to settle a £354,000 bill?

ATG: 50th anniversaryThe story so far…50 years of headlines

NewsRecord bid for ‘young Australia’s chef d’oeuvre’ at auction

NewsIvory Act faces final consultation ahead of ‘spring 2022’ enforcement

News DigestPick of the week: Putting China on course for golf

Dealers’ DiarySeeking to ride the interiors wave at the Battersea Fair

ATG: 50th anniversarySingle-owner recollections: 20 longstanding ATG readers share their memories

Fairs, Markets & CentresPeterborough antiques festival in demand with buyers and sellers

BackpageGoing, going… no, just starting

Auction ReportsArt Market: Hardie and a Hockney triumph

Asian Art Special

Asian ArtChinese table topper from private Scottish collection turns heads in Glasgow

Asian ArtYongzheng vase takes over 700-times estimate in Irish auction

Asian ArtPeach of a lot consigned in a plastic bag attracts 100 bids

Asian ArtVase bought at Sotheby’s Seligman sale reappears in Bath auction

Asian ArtRepublican pieces spotted within lots of plates

Asian ArtDouble gourd snuff bottle sniffed out

Asian ArtChinese ritual wine vessel has considerable animal attraction

Asian ArtSino-Tibetan bronze makes German all-time auction record

Jewellery Highlights

JewelleryQueen Victoria’s bracelet joins coronet – with Butler’s help

JewelleryArt Deco necklace fetches new high for Fouquet

JewelleryColour and texture are key to Kashmir sapphire appeal

JewelleryFamily history lifts Cartier brooch to £120,000

JewelleryMarlborough gems strike gold again at Christie's

JewelleryHow Cartier still shone despite the thrifty financial times

JewelleryBoucheron bought direct from the Bond Street shop

JewelleryModernist market thrives for Grima and Gard

JewelleryStoried jewels from Mountbatten

JewelleryNew audience brings tiara back in vogue

Ceramics and Glass

Ceramics and GlassPrize example of Sèvres tazza draws interest at Cotswolds auction

Ceramics and GlassPinxton pieces at their finest

Ceramics and GlassClassic Art Deco selection of car mascots includes notable Lalique rarity

Ceramics and GlassRemarkable glass survivor in the same family since the 18th century

Ceramics and GlassRecord Pilkington’s vase sold to friend of its decorator

Ceramics and GlassCollectors wise to owl rarity

Ceramics and GlassTeapots to the Kate Foster taste

Ceramics and GlassExceptional Lowestoft boosts London sale

Ceramics and GlassPearlware horses make punchy prices at Christie’s

Ceramics and GlassBreakfast service fit for royal visitors makes 10-times estimate

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Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

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Arms, Armour & MilitariaOttoman sword is swell buy in Munich

Arms, Armour & MilitariaMcEwen collection of bows generates interest

Arms, Armour & MilitariaPistol trio pack the punch of Keith Neal provenance

Arms, Armour & MilitariaAirguns shoot up the rankings

Arms, Armour & MilitariaRepeat performance: early examples in the quest for workable rapid-fire weapons

Arms, Armour & MilitariaGuns belonging to American statesman Alexander Hamilton make $1m

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