1) Movers and shakers including the shortest retirement in the art and antiques sector
Among the latest appointments is a new face at Bonhams Knightsbridge.
Fiona Baker has joined Bonhams.
2) Pick of the week: Murder most foul but fascinating jug bid to 27-times estimate
The murder of William Weare in the Hertfordshire village of Radlett in 1823 has been called the first trial by newspaper.
Radlett Murder Sunderland pink lustre jug – £5500 at Kinghams.
3) Top selling mahogany dining table stars in our pick of six auction highlights
ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a George IV mahogany extending dining table with a label for Joseph Bexfield of Norwich that made six times estimate in Bath.
George IV mahogany extending dining table with cabinet maker’s label for Joseph Bexfield, Norwich – £7200 at Aldridges of Bath.
4) Pilkingtons charger given as a wedding present is among five lots to watch this week
With estimates from £150-8000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction.
Pilkingtons Lancastrian St George and the Dragon charger – estimate £5000-8000 at Cotswold Auction Company.
5) Jewellery of distinction made in Newlyn
The artists’ enclave of Newlyn in Cornwall was not exclusively a colony of painters.
Arts & Crafts necklace, c.1900, signed Newlyn Enamel to each plaque – £950 at Sworders.
This list is based on unique users for individual news stories over the period August 4-10, 2022.
