Auctions

The bicentenary of Napoléon Bonaparte's death boosts demand for relics

London’s art world between the wars was a surprisingly diverse community.

Porcelain on offer in Swiss saleroom catches the eye of international bidders.

A list of upcoming international books auctions.

Little is known about the biography of the German watchmaker Sigismund Rentzsch, who came to London in the early 19th century, where he set up a workshop.

A brief history of maps designed to communicate ideas over geographical accuracy

This is a selection of specialist auctions. Dates are subject to change as are the conditions under which the auction may be held. Readers should check with the auction house for further details.

Recent stand-out lots from salerooms in Basel, Zurich, Constance, Stuttgart and Dresden

'Orangepflückerin' (Orange Picker) lamp by Goldscheider up at auction in Germany.

Modern prints can offer the chance to own interesting and eye-catching works, including those by well-known artists, without needing to invest large sums of money. This makes prints a viable option for collectors on a smaller budget as well as those just starting out.

Hermann Historica in Grasbrunn, on the outskirts of Munich, is holding its extensive spring auction from May 26-28 and June 1-2.

A selection of upcoming books, maps and prints at auctions around the UK and overseas.

The Library Auction at Hansons (Bishton Hall, Staffordshire) on June 15 includes this autograph letter by Roald Dahl.

On May 20 Hindman's Modern Design sale encompasses works by American and European designers including those from France, Italy and Scandinavia.

The linocuts produced by artists from the Grosvenor School in London, which ran from 1925-40, have been one of the liveliest areas of the Modern British prints market in the last 15-20 years.

Remarkable Birkett family archive sold at Rogers Jones auction reflected the earliest days of organised sport.

Guantype archaistic vase, seal mark and period of Yongzheng comes up at Paris auction.