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German artist’s enigmatic portrait of railway worker makes major auction record at Lempertz
Albert Birkle (1900-1986) was a German artist who studied in Berlin later moving to Salzburg in Austria. He was part of the ‘Neue Sachlichkeit’ or New Objectivity movement of the 1920s. 04 July 2020
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‘Coming from the Match’ by LS Lowry
Lowry’s rugby crowd posts online-only record for Christie's
03 July 2020
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Sought-after Airfix set stars in our pick of five auction highlights this week
03 July 2020
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    02 July 2020
  • From obscurity to TEFAF to the Mauritshuis: portrait reclaims its rightful place in marital diptych
    02 July 2020
  • Appeal to help find stolen wedding ring of elderly care home resident
    02 July 2020
  • Norman Whiteside football memorabilia collection to be sold in Surrey auction
    01 July 2020

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FeatureJewellery: Designs evoking the new expression of the early 20th century
Jewellery provided one of the great expressions of the Art Nouveau style. Here ATG reports on four exceptional items made in four different countries in the early years of the 20th century
NewsMore reopenings in UK and Ireland as lockdown eases
The easing of lockdown rules across the UK and Ireland will help the art and antiques sector return to some normality during the summer months.
NewsEx-Nicholson’s pair launch auction house in Surrey with £10 vendor fee
NewsOnline marketplace seeks The Bruno Effect
News‘Yongzheng’ lotus mouth vase passes £1m at Skinner
Auction ReportsStudio ceramics as a way of life
Dealers’ DiaryPetworth gallery returns to business
The Back PageA lawyer writes: Are ‘consignments’ properly protected under US law?
LettersATG letter: Portobello landlord - grants are to help dealers pay their rent
LettersATG letter: It's unfair I don’t qualify for Covid grant as my premises are too large

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
Modern British Art
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Modern British ArtDrought supplies ample artistic inspiration for Mod Brit duo
The year of 1932 witnessed a severe drought through much of southern Britain.
Modern British ArtCedric Morris' pupil David Carr creates his own interest
Morris record takes the headlines but his pupil is also in demand at same sale.
Modern British ArtView of Swansea street before the bombs
Modern British ArtWinifred Nicholson lights up Somerset sale
Modern British ArtSoap star’s secret Mod Brit cache
Modern British ArtKelly now enjoying the Lakes limelight
Modern British ArtPictures by St Ives artist Peter Lanyon head to museums
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo shows his steel
Modern British ArtRecords fall in Mod Brit sales despite a blue-chip dip
Modern British ArtCollection bought by county council sells in a white-glove auction

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
Jewellery
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JewelleryHow the circles of life affect values at auction
A poignant background story or strong suggestion of original ownership greatly adds to the appeal of early jewellery finds often unearthed by metal detectors
JewelleryThe four ‘Cs’ – and the right location
Coloured diamonds aside, rubies command higher prices per carat than any other gemstone.
JewelleryArts & Crafts necklace in Shrewsbury
JewelleryBoston enjoys the Etruscan revival
JewelleryVictorian tiaras from dealer feature in Downton Abbey film
JewelleryAl Thani dispersal was unparalleled in recent memory
JewelleryIvory cufflinks with Pre-Raphaelite design bring demand
JewelleryCameo role for Victorian jewels
JewelleryA diamond house call in Taunton
JewelleryFarnham’s orchid blooms in Belgium

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Arms, Armour & MilitariaSilver tureen salutes captain’s fighting spirit
American naval expertise and gallantry came as a big shock to the British, who had become used to the Royal Navy ruling the waves.
Arms, Armour & MilitariaRegimental badge is a cut above
A white-metal regimental badge estimated at £50-100 sold for £4800 at Lindsay Burns in Perth, Scotland. Why? It probably hailed from the time and place of the American War of Independence (1775-83).
Arms, Armour & MilitariaHands of history for Nelson memorabilia collectors
Arms & ArmourRAF helmet soars above estimate
Arms, Armour & MilitariaExtra award marks ‘Forlorn Hope’ bravery
Arms, Armour & MilitariaShako of sadness emerges at Tunbridge Wells sale
Arms & ArmourEager for Hever armour
Arms & ArmourSiamese sword has eastern edge
Arms & ArmourHousehold Cavalry blades in demand
Arms & ArmourGerman game guns boast royal pedigree

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Pallant House acquires 1960s painting of first gay kiss in British theatre

30 June 2020
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Antique clocks reported stolen from Foreign & Commonwealth Office

29 June 2020

Christie’s merges Impressionist and Modern and Contemporary Art departments in coronavirus cost cutting programme

29 June 2020

A Constable sketch, a Hornby locomotive and The Wind in the Willows first-edition are among the five lots to watch at auction this week

29 June 2020

Top stories this week – including news of a legal dispute into a ‘fake’ Old Master heading to the Court of Appeal

28 June 2020

Life after lockdown in the art and antiques world - in pictures

27 June 2020

Top-selling Titanic poster stars in our pick of six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes

26 June 2020

Stanley Gibbons unveils refurbished Strand showroom

26 June 2020

The Fine Art Society relaunches in Soho two years after closing New Bond Street premises

25 June 2020

Overall total at Christie’s Classic Week falls as sales pushed back until the autumn

25 June 2020

Connect Art Fair launches exhibition portal and announces charitable donation

24 June 2020

German auction house Nagel begins insolvency process but remains operating as coronavirus hits trade

23 June 2020

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