Auctions

Eighteenth century coffee pot made on the Mediterranean island stands out as best-seller in an extensive and varied auction array.

Impressive library of renowned collector and expert includes sought-after designs by women binders

Pictured here are three highlight lots from recent sales held by Whittons (20% buyer’s premium) in Honiton, Devon.

A selection of previews from three British sales and another in Germany

Among the technically most complex pieces ever created in the porcelain manufacture in Meissen were the so-called 'Schneeballen-Vasen' (snowball vases).

Italian design is in the spotlight at Quittenbaum in Munich on March 19.

Rediscovered books and manuscripts that once belonged to former antiquarian book dealer John Percival Love and had been stored away in a bank vault for nearly 50 years captivated collectors and the trade alike at auction.

Blue-glazed decoration thought to have been invented by king’s architect takes £55,000 at auction

Actress cheated by the Prince of Wales turned to a campaign based on ‘injustice of mental subordination’

Portrait of monarch impresses as château of the Comtes de Marcellus delivers treasures to auction

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions

An ensemble of modernist rosewood furniture by the designer and architect Pierre Chareau (1883-1950) is to be offered by Valoir Pousse-Cornet auction house.

Our selection of lots from 12 upcoming auctions

A Chinese blue and white dish recognised by bidders as a fine example of bleu de Hue porcelain flew to $26,000 (£20,500).