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A Cray-1 Supercomputer owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen set a new high for any computer sold at auction when it took $810,000 (£618,320) at Christie’s New York. 11 September 2024

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Soft cover Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone bought for £3.50 in 1997 now hammers at £6600 in auction

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News Digest18th century view of London by Irish female artist flies to over 30 times estimate

The only known painting of London by an 18th century Irish female artist came for sale in Salisbury earlier this month.

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For the first time London’s three major auction houses will host commercial dealer and gallery exhibitions as part of Asian Art in London (AAL).

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Dealers’ DiaryArt fair puts Barns-Graham in freeze focus for a showcase

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Ceramics and GlassMeissen freemasons rub shoulders with Lowestoft musicians

The most desirable element of a collection of 18th century white-glazed porcelain figures offered by Reeman Dansie was the Meissen group known as Two Freemasons.

Ceramics and GlassVincennes candleholders spark hot contest

Pair of rare and early French examples offered separately create a bidding frenzy despite condition issues

Ceramics and GlassOttoman tile packs in power of tiger and leopard

Ceramics and GlassWell-known Sèvres service delights bidders

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Ceramics and GlassGroup of prime period De Morgan tiles take close to six-figures

Ceramics and GlassLalique style leads selection of design classics

Ceramics and GlassFlower power: British majolica hits the bigtime

Ceramics and GlassNelson's Worcester teapot brings £42,000

Ceramics and GlassA taste of rare colour combinations at Bonhams

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JewelleryTiffany is tops at Toomey's jewellery sale

Snake bracelet among the highlights as period jewellery makes an auction debut.

JewelleryDealer Tomasso adds to personal collection with an auction purchase

A gold and cameo ring offered at Irita Marriott caught the eye of a number of jewellery dealers and bidders from as far as Paris and the US.

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Modern British ArtBloomsbury Group attracts fresh buyers

Result of select offering in London shows a healthy market which now even includes Asian bidders.

Modern British ArtNewlyn artists are setting the scene

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Modern British ArtArt innovator Richardson’s collection comes to auction

Modern British ArtNewcastle saleroom sets auction record for surrealist Pulham

Modern British ArtActor Peter Barkworth also had a private passion for collecting

Modern British ArtEarly Dod Procter portrait turns heads at West Sussex auction

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Modern British ArtCadell still life sets house record

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Rediscovered John Constable painting of Hampstead sells for £410,000

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Jim Spencer starts new chapter as he moves from Hansons auction house to launch his own saleroom

04 September 2024

Meissen figure of Count Brühl’s Tailor cuts a sartorial dash at Salisbury auction

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Rare Italian Renaissance Deruta maiolica charger shines at Somerset auction

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Whoopee - debut Beano complete with free gift sells for a UK record result

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Auction record for any computer as Paul Allen’s Cray-1 sells at Christie’s

Soft cover Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone bought for £3.50 in 1997 now hammers at £6600 in auction

Rare fairground memorabilia gallops ahead at London auction

Bonhams announces new headquarters in New York at the iconic Steinway Hall

Contemporaneous sketch of the demolished Bastille makes $1.6m at Freeman’s Hindman

Major collection of Terence Cuneo and Ruskin Spear pictures consigned to Sworders

Leighton auction purchase lights up exhibition at museum dedicated to the artist

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News Digest18th century view of London by Irish female artist flies to over 30 times estimate

NewsBig three auction houses to host Asian Art in London dealer shows

FeatureLuxury travel: Christie's sells largest private collection of Louis Vuitton trunks

Auction ReportsRoman bust thought to be an emperor stands out at auction

Auction ReportsGude tidings from East Anglia as Norwegian landscape work delights

Books & Works On PaperMonty Python’s buying circus - English literary landmarks collected by the late Terry Jones

Dealers’ DiaryArt fair puts Barns-Graham in freeze focus for a showcase

BackpageSalvo launches latest pocket guides

Fairs, Markets, Shops & CentresOrganiser of specialist glass fair on the lookout for venues to add to West Midlands location

Dealers’ DiaryGutenberg Bible leaf priced at six figures

Ceramics and Glass

Ceramics and GlassMeissen freemasons rub shoulders with Lowestoft musicians

Ceramics and GlassVincennes candleholders spark hot contest

Ceramics and GlassOttoman tile packs in power of tiger and leopard

Ceramics and GlassWell-known Sèvres service delights bidders

Ceramics and GlassSoviet-era porcelain on the up

Ceramics and GlassGroup of prime period De Morgan tiles take close to six-figures

Ceramics and GlassLalique style leads selection of design classics

Ceramics and GlassFlower power: British majolica hits the bigtime

Ceramics and GlassNelson's Worcester teapot brings £42,000

Ceramics and GlassA taste of rare colour combinations at Bonhams

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JewelleryTiffany is tops at Toomey's jewellery sale

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JewelleryThird Antiques Roadshow-discovered Burges brooch sells at auction

JewelleryRing by Dubret influenced by Lalique but at a more affordable level

JewelleryStrong markets that create key battleground

JewelleryCarved coral pendant created in a style typical of Trapani

JewelleryBrooch was ‘gift from Duke and Duchess of Windsor’

JewelleryWhite gloves for Chameroy’s eclecticism

JewelleryThe draw of a great sapphire and a great atelier

JewelleryHardman jewel with a Pugin connection

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Modern British ArtBloomsbury Group attracts fresh buyers

Modern British ArtNewlyn artists are setting the scene

Modern British ArtArt innovator Richardson’s collection comes to auction

Modern British ArtNewcastle saleroom sets auction record for surrealist Pulham

Modern British ArtActor Peter Barkworth also had a private passion for collecting

Modern British ArtEarly Dod Procter portrait turns heads at West Sussex auction

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