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NewsSilver chocolate box tastes sweet success at auction

As you can guess by their very nature, souvenir chocolate boxes commissioned by royalty dating from around the early 20th century are not rare.

News DigestPick of the week: Hans Coper Cycladic arrow form hits the spot in collection devoted to craftsmanship

A sale of items from the holdings of a pioneer ‘craft’ collector at Rago-Wright in Lambertville, New Jersey, was topped by a Cycladic arrow form by Hans Coper (1920-81).

Auction ReportsCeramics collecting outside a comfort zone

Art MarketWhy the John Singer Sargent market remains a transatlantic affair

Books & Works On PaperManuscripts, atlases and maps and much more from a superb sale

Dealers’ DiaryExperienced duo find that having the key to unlock access to secret doors is the source of success

ObituaryTributes for Richard Falkiner: A man who walked lightly in this world but left a lasting impression

NewsCollingwood Trafalgar flag comes ‘home’ to the north-east after successful fundraising

Auction ReportsBottle find from beach in Bridlington was made for sauce in Australia

Dealers’ DiaryDealers' collection of the Glorious Peace of 1814 comes to auction

Ceramics and Glass

Recent coverage of the ceramics and glass market

Ceramics

Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in

A pair of William De Morgan ruby lustre four tile panels depicting galleons in full sail with fish swimming in sea sold on top estimate at Martel Maides

Ceramics and GlassMystery Beatrix Potter teapot merchandise may have been made in Germany

Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

Ceramics and GlassMinton peacock makes rare auction appearance

Ceramics and GlassKPM porcelain vase bought at auction by the saviour of the Berlin manufacturer

Ceramics and GlassHuge Flambé Landscape vase sets new record for any piece of Moorcroft pottery

Ceramics and GlassFirst of six auctions from same source offers Meissen

Ceramics and GlassActor star value pushes up prices

Ceramics and GlassLeech jars provide a healthy showing at auction

Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market

Jewellery

Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

A George III hexagonal pendant centred by a carved Columbian emerald within a border of graduated cushion cut diamonds proved to be one of the highlights of the year at Duke’s.

JewelleryCar worker made a bumper metal detecting find with a £17,000 gold ring

JewelleryKutchinsky shines in Stuttgart

JewelleryThe name’s Bondt, Jean-Thierry Bondt

JewelleryLacloche bracelet sparkles in Kent

JewelleryPink topaz and diamond brooch sets house record at Perthshire auction

JewelleryCameo appearance for glyphic art among Salisbury’s jewels

JewelleryA price to remember – spotlight on mourning

JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions

JewelleryHow 'transformable' combination designs can be broken down to suit any occasion

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market

Modern British Art

Modern British ArtCadell fans figure out the added appeal of the Scottish Colourist

Paintings of elegantly attired female figures hold a special place in the oeuvre of the Scottish Colourist Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937).

Modern British ArtStriking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait

Modern British ArtDrawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate

Modern British ArtRare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for artist

Modern British ArtIvon Hitchens market creates hive of activity

Modern British ArtWhy Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade

Modern British ArtLowry beach scene tops estimate

Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers

Modern British ArtEarly Hockney sketch surpasses expectations

Modern British Art‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist finally gains spotlight

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Healthy harvest: Alfred Parsons bucolic views bring bidding at separate salerooms

12 August 2026

Rare design helps boxer’s cigarette card punch well above estimate

12 August 2026

The latest art and antiques books to peruse this summer or order for the autumn

11 August 2026

House record for Batemans as Cadbury’s Conundrum egg brings spectacular bidding

11 August 2026

James Barry print represented unique buying opportunity at Forum Auctions

10 August 2026

Silver from 'the most bonkers estate in Britain' is among five lots to watch

10 August 2026

Lord Dalhousie's Sikh arms and battle standards bought by private collector

07 August 2026

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Victorian pedestal toilet

07 August 2026

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Spate of recent thefts from antiques shops and centres

Cardiff auction indicates increasing American interest in Welsh art

19th century sapphire cuff bangle is among five lots to watch

Top stories this week including news of a bidding battle for a 22ct Conundrum egg

Tim Wonnacott returns to the saleroom with auction of his collection

Demand for ‘Tents’ reflects rising prices for Bomberg

New gallery for London art dealer and international hires across auction houses

Latest Print Edition

NewsSilver chocolate box tastes sweet success at auction

News DigestPick of the week: Hans Coper Cycladic arrow form hits the spot in collection devoted to craftsmanship

Auction ReportsCeramics collecting outside a comfort zone

Art MarketWhy the John Singer Sargent market remains a transatlantic affair

Books & Works On PaperManuscripts, atlases and maps and much more from a superb sale

Dealers’ DiaryExperienced duo find that having the key to unlock access to secret doors is the source of success

ObituaryTributes for Richard Falkiner: A man who walked lightly in this world but left a lasting impression

NewsCollingwood Trafalgar flag comes ‘home’ to the north-east after successful fundraising

Auction ReportsBottle find from beach in Bridlington was made for sauce in Australia

Dealers’ DiaryDealers' collection of the Glorious Peace of 1814 comes to auction

Ceramics and Glass

Ceramics and GlassWilliam De Morgan ships come sailing in

Ceramics and GlassMystery Beatrix Potter teapot merchandise may have been made in Germany

Ceramics and GlassMartin Brothers birds at the double in salerooms

Ceramics and GlassMinton peacock makes rare auction appearance

Ceramics and GlassKPM porcelain vase bought at auction by the saviour of the Berlin manufacturer

Ceramics and GlassHuge Flambé Landscape vase sets new record for any piece of Moorcroft pottery

Ceramics and GlassFirst of six auctions from same source offers Meissen

Ceramics and GlassActor star value pushes up prices

Ceramics and GlassLeech jars provide a healthy showing at auction

Ceramics and GlassPerfume bottles bring aroma therapy

Jewellery Highlights

Jewellery‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

JewelleryCar worker made a bumper metal detecting find with a £17,000 gold ring

JewelleryKutchinsky shines in Stuttgart

JewelleryThe name’s Bondt, Jean-Thierry Bondt

JewelleryLacloche bracelet sparkles in Kent

JewelleryPink topaz and diamond brooch sets house record at Perthshire auction

JewelleryCameo appearance for glyphic art among Salisbury’s jewels

JewelleryA price to remember – spotlight on mourning

JewelleryRecord prices for diamond jewels at UK auctions

JewelleryHow 'transformable' combination designs can be broken down to suit any occasion

Modern British Art Highlights

Modern British ArtCadell fans figure out the added appeal of the Scottish Colourist

Modern British ArtStriking sitter captures the attention in Brockhurst portrait

Modern British ArtDrawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate

Modern British ArtRare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for artist

Modern British ArtIvon Hitchens market creates hive of activity

Modern British ArtWhy Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade

Modern British ArtLowry beach scene tops estimate

Modern British ArtEdward Burra’s ‘unusual and macabre’ watercolour finds admirers

Modern British ArtEarly Hockney sketch surpasses expectations

Modern British Art‘Overlooked’ Hampstead artist finally gains spotlight

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Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Gerald Benney cigar box

World Cup memorabilia: Heritage Auctions offer famed ‘Hand of God’ football

Long running toy fair under new management

Healthy harvest: Alfred Parsons bucolic views bring bidding at separate salerooms

Rare design helps boxer’s cigarette card punch well above estimate

The latest art and antiques books to peruse this summer or order for the autumn

House record for Batemans as Cadbury’s Conundrum egg brings spectacular bidding

James Barry print represented unique buying opportunity at Forum Auctions

Silver from 'the most bonkers estate in Britain' is among five lots to watch

Top stories this week including the auction of a portrait of Laura Knight by her husband Harold

Lord Dalhousie's Sikh arms and battle standards bought by private collector

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a Victorian pedestal toilet

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