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NewsSeven-figure bet on ‘Rembrandt’ as portrait becomes the Maine attraction

The second session of the three-day sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on August 23-25 was dominated by the seven-figure performance of a portrait in the manner of Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606-69).

NewsLouis Osman ring sold at auction returns to the house where he lived and worked

A gold and diamond ring made by the architect turned goldsmith Louis Osman (1914-96) has gone on public display at the Northamptonshire home where he lived, worked and drew inspiration for more than a decade.

NewsTudor propaganda: Queen Mary’s own copy of Vergil’s history of England comes up for sale boosted by maps

News DigestItems from Britain’s best-known metal detectorist surface at TimeLine Auctions

FeatureThrowing shapes: Collectors eye Cartier watches with bold cases

BackpageA lawyer writes: Tale of a tile tussle sparked by ownership rights

Books & Works On PaperCharles Dickens first issue in book form delivers great result

Dealers’ DiaryFive questions with John Andrews of Scottow Antiques

Auction ReportsPartridge holds extra studio pottery sales to meet demand

Auction ReportsSir Kyffin back in peak condition

Ceramics and Glass

Recent coverage of the ceramics and glass market

Ceramics

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

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

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market

Jewellery

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.

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

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market

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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

Recent works sold in Dorset from the Cornish ‘school’ show the market strength.

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

Modern British ArtA feather in the cap of Eliot Hodgkin

Modern British ArtRight time and place for Lowry

Modern British ArtHow Gwen John sought creature comfort

Modern British ArtCadell still life sets house record

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NewsSeven-figure bet on ‘Rembrandt’ as portrait becomes the Maine attraction

NewsLouis Osman ring sold at auction returns to the house where he lived and worked

NewsTudor propaganda: Queen Mary’s own copy of Vergil’s history of England comes up for sale boosted by maps

News DigestItems from Britain’s best-known metal detectorist surface at TimeLine Auctions

FeatureThrowing shapes: Collectors eye Cartier watches with bold cases

BackpageA lawyer writes: Tale of a tile tussle sparked by ownership rights

Books & Works On PaperCharles Dickens first issue in book form delivers great result

Dealers’ DiaryFive questions with John Andrews of Scottow Antiques

Auction ReportsPartridge holds extra studio pottery sales to meet demand

Auction ReportsSir Kyffin back in peak condition

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

Jewellery Highlights

JewelleryTiffany is tops at Toomey's jewellery sale

JewelleryDealer Tomasso adds to personal collection with an auction purchase

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

Modern British ArtA feather in the cap of Eliot Hodgkin

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Works from collection of watercolours expert Iolo Williams offered at Olympia Auctions

Whistler’s first portrait commission comes to Bonhams

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