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The Destruction of the Bastille drawing

Lafayette’s gift to George Washington: Important visual record of the Bastille comes to auction

30 July 2024

A sketch of the Bastille executed only weeks after it fell during the French Revolution has emerged at auction in the US.

Ichthyosaur fossil at auction

'Vinne' the Ichthyosaur rears its head at Devon auction

30 July 2024

Appearing at Adam Partridge’s Devon saleroom this September is a truly exciting discovery. A finely preserved and virtually complete Ichthyosaur, dug up in Charmouth, is being offered for the first time at an estimate of £10,000-15,000.

Scythian jewellery

Artefacts recovered and arrests made in Interpol art trafficking operation

30 July 2024

An Interpol operation has recovered more than 6400 objects and made 85 arrests across Europe

2654 AR Wotton Toucan Ashtray 1

Art Deco ashtray makes over 10 times estimate at Gloucestershire auction

29 July 2024

A whimsical Art Deco ‘YZ’ cherry amber faturan nut bird ashtray, manufactured by Henry Howell & Co and retailed by Dunhill, drew eyecatching competition at a recent Gloucestershire sale.

Bust of Nelson

Nelson bust doubles expectations at Dominic Winter auction

29 July 2024

A head-and-shoulders marble bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) more than doubled its top estimate at a sale in Cirencester.

Churchill photo

Catalogue of Churchill memorabilia spells V for valuable

26 July 2024

From unpublished writings to a clothes brush from his valet, collection marks the 150th anniversary year of Sir Winston Churchill’s birth

Clarice Cliff Football Vase

Single-owner Clarice Cliff collection brings dash of colour to Newcastle auction

26 July 2024

A ‘Football’ pattern hexagonal vase was among the highlights at the sale of a single owner Clarice Cliff collection sale at Anderson & Garland this week.

Paris Exposition Universelle gold medal

French bidders battle for rare ‘real gold’ medal from Paris Exposition Universelle

25 July 2024

A remarkable solid gold medallion created for the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 turned up at Jacobs & Hunt in Liss, Hampshire.

2654 AR Mctear's Glasses

Eye Eye: Rare c.1750 shagreen 'banjo' spectacle case and glasses surprise at auction

23 July 2024

Catalogued simply as 'a cased pair of spectacles, 19th century, the case in shagreen, along with three magnifying glasses', this understated lot estimated at £30-50 fell between a portrait miniature of Napoleon and a set of 1950s headlights.

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‘World’s most valuable coin collection’ to be offered in series of sales

22 July 2024

The extraordinary coin collection of Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun (1852-1923) is coming to auction at long last.

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16th century travelling clock finds its way to auction

22 July 2024

This rare 16th century German travelling clock in the form of a book sold for £27,500 at Hutchinson Scott in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

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Pick of the Week: Recipe book cooks up saleroom storm

22 July 2024

Ralph ‘Randolphus’ Ayres is recorded as being head cook at New College, Oxford at various times in the 18th century.

Knights' jug

Remarkable British medieval jug flies to eight times estimate

22 July 2024

An outstanding example of British medieval pottery sold as part of the Stanley F Goldfein collection of ceramics drew fervent bidding at a recent US auction.

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Once banned, now hugely in demand: God Save the Queen hits a new high

22 July 2024

A rare vinyl of the most censored record in British history, the Sex Pistols single God Save The Queen, hammered down for a record £20,000 (plus 18% buyer’s premium) on July 4.

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Previews: issue 2653

22 July 2024

Our selection of lots from nine upcoming auctions

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Tibetan statuettes hit heights

22 July 2024

Himalayan gilt metal statuettes featured prominently among the best-sellers in several Drouot sales including a number of modestly estimated examples that were pursued to way past their guides.

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Obituary: Kensington Church Street dealer Gretchen Andersen

22 July 2024

'Let all the world say / What they will / Speak of me / As you find'

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Blue and white dish could be early example

22 July 2024

A lot that made far more than expected at Drouot’s latest Asian art sales was this large circular blue and white dish which came up at Theirry de Maigret (30% buyer’s premium inc tax).

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Second staging of Classic Antique Fair impresses

22 July 2024

Among the attractions of the Classic Antique Fairs in Birmingham staged from July 12-14 was the eye-catching display of dealership M&D Moir featuring a pair of powder pink vases by Franz Pallme König (c.1890).

Christies Gavel

News in brief including Christie's latest figures

22 July 2024

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the latest financial results from Christie's.

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