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Art and antiques trade associations have stepped up their campaign to “dilute the worst effects” of the incoming EU import licensing regulation which comes into force next summer.

A pair of 19th century Parisian novelty silhouette hand screens, made by François Simon Alphonse Giroux, doubled their estimate at auction.

“It had”, said the metal detectorist who found it, “been a wonderful Christmas present.”

The only known example of a vintage Perone quart proved again how rare beer cans have become valuable collectors’ items

Two sales of the classic furniture include items featuring direct family history

If specialist Karl Martin was the type to take work home with him he’d be in danger of never finding it again.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a call for furniture specialists to help with a conference on the history of furniture.

Our selection of lots from nine upcoming auctions.

Two titled topographical views by a journeyman 18th century Venetian artist excelled at the Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings sale at Wannenes (35% buyer’s premium) in Genoa.

With an exhibition dedicated to Philip Alexius de László (1869- 1937) having just opened at Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, lively activity in the artist’s market has also come of late.

ATG’s pick of auction lots bought by internet bidders on thesaleroom.com, featuring both the highest prices over-estimate and the top prices paid online.

A sense of rediscovery came at Young’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Surrey when a portrait of a figure in eye-catching red attire emerged from a local deceased estate.

Seeking advice from someone with years of experience who has closely studied antique furniture is the only sure way of safely buying in this field, but here are some handy tips on what to consider from furniture specialist Richard Coles, director of Godson & Coles in Fulham.

Withers and Dailey selections follow hot on the heels of Turpin lots with plenty of fine art highlights

A challenging middle market and soaring property prices have driven most restorers out of central London but a workshop still remains hidden away in Mayfair