1) Islamic brass bowl ‘sleeper’ stars in our pick of five auction highlights
ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes included a possible 14th century Islamic brass bowl that made over 250-times estimate in Montrose.
Probably 14th century Ilkhanid or Mamluk brass bowl, £11,000 at Taylors in Montrose.
2) Bonhams holds Chequers attic sale – the country house retreat of British Prime Ministers
An auction from the ‘attic’ of Chequers is coming to Bonhams in March.
Two 19th century copper bed pans, estimated at £100-200, alongside other 19th centry household items.
3) Restored and reattributed: Dealer Rupert Maas reveals Harold Knight picture
An unidentified but engaging portrait of a young boy that was bought by art dealer Rupert Maas at a regional auction last year has been restored and fully attributed to Harold Knight (1874-1961).
4) Somerset auction reaps rewards as silver casket makes 100 times estimate
The year began with a series of sales at Somerset auction house Lawrences which included a surprise top lot.
Parcel-gilt Dutch marriage casket, £7200 at Lawrences of Crewkerne.
5) Former Masterpiece founders Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn unveil London summer art fair
The launch of a new high-end summer art fair in London has been hailed with several major dealers aligning themselves with the event just hours after the announcement.
Thomas Woodham-Smith, pictured outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, co-founder of The London Summer Art Fair.
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