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Simon de Pury launches new Contemporary art sales
Auctioneer Simon de Pury, who previously owned and ran Phillips and worked as an art advisor, has launched de-Pury.com with auctions planned for next month. 06 July 2022
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NewsChinese anger at Summer Palace flask sale
The Chinese government has written to a UK auction house to demand a halt to the sale of a silver hunting flask, taken from the Summer Palace when it was sacked by British troops in 1860 during the Second Opium War.
NewsMasterpiece achieves strong early results
A strong turn-out of collectors at the patron and curator evening of Masterpiece London and a busy preview day helped exhibitors to achieve significant early sales as the fair returned after a two-year pandemic-induced break.
NewsA robbery but also robust results as TEFAF kicks off
News DigestPick of the week: High demand for rare Hull silver
FeatureJewellery: Royal connections bring added interest
Auction ReportsEstate sale supplies ample enamel
Collector InterviewCollector interview: Why a book was my next move
Fairs, Markets, Shops & CentresFleabag firm scratches an itch with new antiques shop
Dealers’ DiaryTriple helping of St Ives treats
News DigestTwo Tompions coming up in London auction

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JewelleryA gift from the Queen Mother shines at Essex auction
A sale of royal memorabilia included items from the estate of Miss Beryl Poignand (1887-1965), governess and confidante to HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
JewelleryNuggets of truth from the Kildonan Gold Rush
A locket that tells the story of the brief, and little known, Scottish gold rush of 1869 surfaces in Gloucestershire
JewelleryA Civilotti jewel to rival Castellani
JewelleryA Byzantine ring from Guilhou’s huge collection on offer in West Sussex
JewelleryEgyptian revival continues in Maidenhead
JewelleryBest of 'cut and paste' jewellery at Catherine Southon
JewelleryEdward Burch at the cutting edge
Jewellery‘Bulgari’ rescued from dressing-up box fate
JewelleryClassic Castellani jewellery creates Boston bidding demand
JewelleryPrince Albert’s drawings for Queen Victoria's coronet sell at auction

Asian Art Special

Special focus on the Asian art market
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Asian ArtA new frontier as Vietnamese market opens up
Multi-estimate bidding is no longer just the preserve of Chinese works of art. During the recent Asian art sales, Vietnamese market objects excelled.
Asian ArtIndian & Islamic garments prove to be auction talismans
Indian talismanic shirts or Qur’an jama were believed to carry protective powers.
Asian ArtChinese porcelain in demand as medallion bowls bid to 260-times estimate
Asian ArtSoldier's scroll paintings turn out to be lucrative birthday presents
Asian ArtHow the Manchu dynasty tried to brush over Ming history
Asian ArtSino-Tibetan gilt bronze tops seasonal Asian art sales in UK regions
Asian ArtPoignant piece of palace art
Asian ArtJapanese carvings turn heads at Stride auction

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Ceramics and GlassJust what the doctors ordered: a healthy infusion from the 18th century
An 18th century teapot was among the stand out items in the sale of the collection of doctors-turned-dealers Wynn A Sayman Antiques.
Ceramics and GlassFamed for whimsical cats, but Louis Wain also took Futurist inspiration
Ceramics and GlassRoyal Crown Derby teapot serves up Surrealism thanks to Dalí
Ceramics and GlassHow majolica mania takes over
Ceramics and GlassBottle buyer feeling blue but happy
Ceramics and GlassFine Art Society promotes studio potter Waistel Cooper
Ceramics and GlassDish collected by porcelain obsessive Augustus the Strong brings bidding
Ceramics and GlassStudio ceramics show post-Driscoll sale positivity
Ceramics and GlassThe quality Aynsley appeal
Ceramics and GlassTiny teawares for a ‘little miss’

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