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Henry Orlik painting

Surrealist star wows London after 50-year absence

09 August 2024

Henry Orlik was celebrated alongside Salvador Dali and René Magritte before he withdrew from the art world. A new show at Winsor Birch is bringing him back into the spotlight

Tolkien letter

JRR Tolkien letter taking a swipe at Conan Doyle sells for £20,000

08 August 2024

Opinionated and philosophical missives to friends and first editions from the Lord of the Rings cycle are available through Bayliss Rare Books

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Rare book dealer Shapero moves premises in London

07 August 2024

Shapero Rare Books has recently commandeered an audacious move from their previous Bond Street store to a newly developed, dazzling landmark building.

2014 March Mondiran Windows Shop Front

King's Road dealer Guinevere Antiques to close after 61 years

06 August 2024

Frequented by A-list stars, home builders and collectors, Guinevere Antiques pioneered trends and enchanted the public with dramatic window displays

New Travel Rare Book Room At Dover Street Shop (1)

London dealer Peter Harrington marks an anniversary and a new chapter

05 August 2024

Last month, Peter Harrington hosted a party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of their flagship location in Mayfair.

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Street view and galleon at sea surface in same south London sale

05 August 2024

In a fortuitous coincidence, two Old Master drawings linked to leading Netherlandish painters emerged in the same auction at Roseberys (26/25/20% buyer’s premium) in south London.

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Schøyen sale: oldest known book in private hands finds new owner

05 August 2024

Codex stands out as some of the world’s most important manuscripts come to auction in London

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Lot that shows loads of interest

05 August 2024

The rarity of an unusual saleroom visitor - and its original condition - was confirmed after research by Bonhams’ arms and armour department.

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Arms and armour: A selection of swords in play at auction

05 August 2024

Edged weapons have been a strong feature of the market recently and involve a wide range of ages, styles and countries

Robert Osmond, Clock With Rotating Dials, Circa 1770, Galerie Léage (1)

Paris gallery makes first showing at Frieze Masters

02 August 2024

Alongside 130 galleries from all over the world, Galerie Léage are making their debut at Frieze Masters.

Ann Broadbent’s Georgian home

Contents from Ann Broadbent’s Georgian mansion head to Wimbledon Auctions

31 July 2024

Wimbledon Auctions has secured a consignment of works from the Greenwich mansion of the late Ann Broadbent, a well-known local eccentric who rose to fame when House of Hackney made a short documentary on her and her house seven years ago.

Nick Jones

Five Questions with Church Street dealer Nick Jones

31 July 2024

Nick Jones has been a dealer for over 30 years. His shop at 34 Church Street in north London is a magnet for stylists, interior designers and celebrities.

Picasso S Meninas 1973

The perennial power of Picasso on show at London dealership

31 July 2024

In 1973, celebrated artists took part in ‘Hommage à Picasso’, a project launched to celebrate the artist's 90th birthday. Gerrish Fine Art are revisiting that collective response

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LAPADA launches a Fringe festival for 2024

29 July 2024

LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair is hosting a fringe festival which includes a recital in Handel's dining room and new way to see the works of Michelangelo and Da Vinci

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Victoria Cross and George Cross both sell for six figures as part of superb naval medal collection

27 July 2024

The sold-out auction of a remarkable collection of medals spanning more than 200 years of naval history included fine examples of a Victoria Cross and a George Cross.

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

Interior scene

Works from Mayfair home of Maleki family head to Dreweatts

25 July 2024

Auction house Dreweatts has secured a consignment of works from the Mayfair home of Eskandar and Fatima Maleki. It will offer the collection in a dedicated sale on September 25.

Lovers On The Sand

Start a Collection with Zsuzsi Roboz at Messums

23 July 2024

Start a Collection was launched by David Messum to encourage and welcome first-time buyers. This year's event celebrates the work of Zsuzsi Roboz (1929-2012).

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Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Fender Stratocaster comes to Bonhams

23 July 2024

The Irish musician’s guitar collection, including his famous Fender Stratocaster, will appear at Bonhams in October

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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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