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2021
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Auctions give a boost to the latest retail sales figures
23 November 2021Rising sales of second-hand goods are helping to boost the UK's economy.
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An Only Fools & Horses van and an Arts & Crafts wall clock are among five lots to watch
22 November 2021With estimates from £80-20,000, here are five previews of upcoming items this week.
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Top stories this week – including news of the contents of Greystoke Castle coming to auction
21 November 2021The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of the contents of Grade II* listed Greystoke Castle near Penrith coming to auction at Mitchells of Cockermouth.
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Stereoscopy book by historian and rock star praises King’s College London professor
20 November 2021The launch of Queen’s guitarist Brian May and historian Denis Pellerin’s new book ‘Stereoscopy: The Dawn of 3-D’ was held at King’s College London to honour a past-professor at the university.
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US Constitution copy takes $41m at New York auction
19 November 2021A hedge fund billionaire has outbid a group of crowdfunded cryptocurrency fans for a copy of the US Constitution and has agreed to loan it to a museum.
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Clay maquette of Winston Churchill stars in our pick of five auction highlights
19 November 2021ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a clay maquette of Sir Winston Churchill that soared 13 times over estimate at an auction in Dorset.
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National Trust property secures 18th-century portrait destined for auction after anonymous donor steps in
18 November 2021A portrait by renowned society artist Thomas Hudson (1701-79) has been secured for National Trust property Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire.
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Dreweatts sponsors new Historic Houses award
17 November 2021Auction house Dreweatts has teamed up with Historic Houses, a group of independent historic properties across the UK, to launch an award.
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Export block issued on 18th century Tipu Sultan throne finial despite valuation doubt
16 November 2021The UK government has issued a temporary export bar for a gold finial that once adorned the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99).
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A Russian silver vase by Fabergé and a Clarice Cliff bowl are among five lots to watch
15 November 2021With estimates from £100-4000 here are five previews of upcoming items.
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Top stories this week – including news of an auction record for a Rolling Stones poster
14 November 2021The most popular stories on this website over the last week included a rare concert poster promoting an early run of The Rolling Stones concerts selling for a record sum.
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Greystoke Castle contents to be sold at auction in Cumbria
13 November 2021The contents of Grade II* listed Greystoke Castle near Penrith is coming to auction at Mitchells in Cockermouth with a selection of fine paintings, furniture and Chinese porcelain.
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Chinese brush pot stars in our pick of five auction highlights
12 November 2021ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Kangxi blue and white brush pot that made over 40-times estimate in Essex.
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Constable’s vision: oil sketch of Salisbury Cathedral emerges at Christie’s
11 November 2021A John Constable (1776-1837) oil sketch of Salisbury Cathedral is among the lots headlining Christie’s Old Masters evening sale on December 7.
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The Real Crown: Two collections giving an insight into royal life emerge at auction
11 November 2021For royal watchers in the saleroom, the latter part of 2021 promises to be quite a boon.
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Jewellery designer appeals for help to find stolen rings from Olympia fair
10 November 2021Cornwall jewellery designer Emily Nixon is appealing for help to track down diamond and sapphire rings stolen from her stand last week.
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Rediscovered Fabergé T-Rex takes five-figure sum at US auction
09 November 2021A rare Fabergé jade carving of a Tyrannosaurus Rex emerged for sale at a US regional auction house to sell for $65,000 (£50,000) last week.
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Henry Scott Tuke watercolour and fashion designs for Princess Anne are among five lots to watch
08 November 2021With estimates from £150-12,000 here are five previews of upcoming items.
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Top stories this week – including news of a Chippendale sleeper in Sussex
07 November 2021The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a pair of Chippendale chairs making over 300-times estimate in an auction in Horsham.
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Antiques dealer film Quinneys to be released next month after seven years in the planning
06 November 2021A film of the play Quinneys will be available online next month with screenings also planned.