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Chinese Republican dish, Vincennes porcelain cup, Lord Byron card case – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week
ATG’s selection of hammer highlights this week includes a Vincennes porcelain cup and saucer that made over 25-times estimate and a rare Chinese Republican period dish by a celebrated decorator that made 90-times estimate. 06 December 2019
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Election winners: Ashley Gray and Howard Walwyn voted onto BADA’s council
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Manifesto watch: a raft of pledges have been revealed ahead of the general election
06 December 2019
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    05 December 2019
  • IACF switches to compostable bags at fairs in green push
    05 December 2019
  • Manifesto watch: political parties reveal a raft of pledges ahead of the general election next week
    05 December 2019
  • Market-fresh Pierre Soulages painting brings international competition in Paris auction
    04 December 2019

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News DigestPick of the week: Putting the Hours in brings reward
Personal devotional prayer books, known as a Book of Hours, were popular among the wealthy and powerful in late medieval Europe. Illuminated with miniature paintings depicting the life of Christ, the Virgin Mary and saints, they were sometimes personalised for the patrons who commissioned them.
NewsAdam Partridge opens a third saleroom in Preston
Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers has opened its third saleroom in the north-west and hired new staff to target consignments from the Lancashire and Lake District areas.
NewsSuprematism tops solid ‘Londongrad’ sales
NewsA second chance to travel with a rare Louis Vuitton trunk
NewsEleven early Christmas Carols stored in a garage
Auction ReportsRegistered bidders at London studio ceramics sale come from wide array of countries
Auction ReportsTwentieth century portraits of notable sitters are all the rage among eager buyers
Dealers’ DiaryGoing pagan for Christmas: Study of pre-Christian relics is among a selection of the latest dealer offerings
Dealers’ DiaryThe web shop window: Gilded 18th century settee
Fairs & MarketsShepton Mallet fair streamlined to be a ‘more economical venture’

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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

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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

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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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Bobby Moore's first international cap as England captain sells for £11,000 at auction

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Dracula lobby card once owned by Bela Lugosi sells for six-figures in Dallas auction

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Chinese mantel clock, Rembrandt etching and Roman-Jewish bronze ring – five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes

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Actor Nigel Havers to host BBC TV show on art and antiques dealers

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Vilhelm Hammershøi interior scene sets record for a painting sold in Denmark

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Love thy neighbour: dealer bequest of 'Kangxi' vase to woman next-door brings windfall at Dawson’s

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