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Top stories this week – including news of a looted Afghan sculpture being spotted at a UK auction
The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a limestone sculpture believed to have been stolen during the Afghan war returning home after surfacing at a UK auction house. 26 January 2020
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Seago sea scene offered in latest Portland Gallery showcase
25 January 2020
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Lucie Rie bowl, LS Lowry lithograph and a Native American chest – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week
24 January 2020
  • Medical researcher’s mill scene by LS Lowry sells for £2.2m at Christie’s
    24 January 2020
  • New faces at Sotheby's, Bonhams and Ketterer Kunst - the latest Movers and Shakers
    23 January 2020
  • Gary Lineker’s last England shirt to be offered as part of huge online football auction
    22 January 2020
  • TEFAF's Patrick van Maris to leave in May
    21 January 2020

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News DigestPick of the week: Medieval gaming piece depicting Aesop’s Fable sells for £40,000
An unusual but welcome inclusion to the latest silver and vertu sale at Lawrences of Crewkerne was a medieval walrus ivory tableman or backgammon piece.
News‘Time to concentrate on us’ says Lennox Cato as Edenbridge Galleries winds down
Edenbridge Galleries is closing after 13 years with owners Lennox and Susan Cato saying they want to concentrate on their own business.
NewsEight Victorian animal troughs stolen since September
News DigestCollection of British Library designers to be offered at Sworders' auction
FeatureActing class – Impressive collection sold at Bonhams
FeatureFive examples showing how exotic Eastern blades remain a key fixture at auction
Collector InterviewThe scientific side of collecting: author explains her passion for Chinese export porcelain
Dealers’ DiaryThe web shop window: George Jones majolica 'kingfisher' dish
InternationalUS auctions: New York series of Old Master drawings includes 'triumphant' equestrian studies
Fairs & MarketsJaguar’s day at the races: Organising duo launch fresh format to be held fives times a year

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Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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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
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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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Stolen Afghan sculpture to return home after being spotted at UK auction

21 January 2020
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UK buyer sought for £2.5m collection of botanical drawings blocked from export

21 January 2020

Four treasures published recently in dealer’s catalogues, including a 19th century Welsh diorama

20 January 2020

Song dynasty Chinese bowl, Roman cutlery and a Victorian board game – six lots to watch at auction this week

20 January 2020

Top stories this week – including news of unseen Christine Keeler photos emerging for sale

19 January 2020

Web shop window extra: Paper tells of past impeachment

18 January 2020

Rare Edward VIII sovereign sets new British coin record at £1m

17 January 2020

Petersfield bookseller boosted by social media response after slump

17 January 2020

19th century portrait miniature, French boulle marquetry cabinets and artwork featuring Marlon Brando – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week

17 January 2020

Nazi-looted paintings by Pissarro and Signac that entered the Musée d’Orsay to be offered at Sotheby’s

16 January 2020

Medieval guide for female hermits blocked from export in hope of finding UK buyer

16 January 2020

Call for owners of art and antiques to take part in new BBC programme

16 January 2020

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