2021

A 16th century manuscript has been bought by The National Libraries of Scotland at auction.

Insurers acting for the owners of Arundel Castle have offered a substantial reward for the safe return of all or part of the collection of items stolen on the night of May 21.

With estimates from £300-60,000 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of Mark Hofmann’s 'Oath of a Freeman', one of the most infamous forgeries in US history, heading to auction. It comes from the collection of Justin Schiller, the antiquarian bookseller who in 1985 attempted to broker its sale for $1.5m.

A unique Victoria Cross group of medals for “a feat that probably ranks alongside Rorke’s Drift in the history of famous defences against overwhelming odds” is estimated at £300,000-400,000 at London auction house Dix Noonan Webb on June 23.

The latest sale of Old Master, British and European Art at Newbury saleroom Dreweatts (25% buyer’s premium) on May 27 included some strong bidding for 19th century works.

A rare Renaissance roundel has been temporarily blocked from export by the UK government in the hope a buyer in the UK will emerge.

Among the latest Movers & Shakers is a new hire at book dealer Peter Harrington.

The answer, last week, was £3500.

With estimates from £30-6000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a c.1330 gothic ivory table casket that made a record in Scotland.

Kensington & Chelsea council has launched a study of locations across its borough including Portobello Road.

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Victorian picture featuring poppies that made nearly four-times its low estimate.

English football referee Jack Taylor created history when he blew his whistle in the first minute of the 1974 World Cup final.

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair usually held in the autumn in London’s Berkeley Square has been cancelled for a second year running.

Archive papers and personal objects belonging to the late Professor Stephen Hawking (1944-2018) have been acquired by two institutions.

The UK government is in the process of revoking the European Union regulation on the Import of Cultural Goods.

A reorganisation for Sotheby’s Asia, a new shop and new books are among the latest updates across the art and antiques sector.

With estimates from £150-8000 here are six previews of upcoming items this week.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a lost bronze vase by Thomas Hope (1769-1831), the pair to another in the V&A, discovered being used as a table base in Oklahoma.