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One of the more remarkable results of recent weeks came in a May 3 sale at Freeman’s (26/21/15% buyer’s premium) of Philadelphia.

The American artist Alex Katz (b.1927) is known for his large, brightly coloured and boldly delineated works.

Two Generations Collection was the title of an auction of automobilia and collectors’ cars amassed by a single family.

Fine clocks from a single-owner selection sell well into six figures in New York saleroom

Following the sales series last October, Christie’s will offer a second instalment of works from the Ann and Gordon Getty collection in June.

Milestone’s 881-lot auction on May 27 in Willoughby, Ohio, is led by a collection of post-war Japanese toy robot rarities.

Six 18th century Chelsea botanically decorated plates will feature in the sale to be held by Neue Auctions in Beachwood, Ohio on May 20.

This Camille Fauré (1874-1956) covered vase with flowers, c.1935, is in enamelled copper and marked 'C Fauré, Limoges'.

Converse Auctions in Pennsylvania will be offering the clock collection of Willis R Michael (1894-1969) in its online auction on May 19.

This Qing dynasty imperial court robe embroidered with roundels of five clawed dragons on a dark blue ground will feature at Sarasota Estate Auction.

Dr Cyril Mazansky, a retired radiologist in the US, is a historian and author with a focus on UK history.

On May 25 Hindman holds its latest sale of Antiquities and Ancient Art in Chicago.

Christie’s first major auction series since raising its buyer’s premium last month kicked off in New York offering Impressionist and Modern art.

Early English plays provided the principal attraction in a US saleroom

Potter & Potter’s second books auction of the year includes Charles Dickens’ (1812-70) Great Expectations estimated at $8000-12,000.

TEFAF New York returns this year to the Park Avenue Armory from May 12-16.

A handwritten note signed twice by Abraham Lincoln written just days before winning the 1864 presidential election was the toast of University Archives’ (25% buyer’s premium) April 19 online auction in Connecticut.

'A Magician Among the Spirits' by Harry Houdini conjured up one of the highest prices in the Potter & Potter (20% buyer’s premium) Houdini-related sale in Chicago on April 8 when it sold for $15,000 (£12,095).