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Top-quality timekeepers of accessible size by major makers are the main strength of the 19th century clock market.

A Babylonian brick with a stamped inscription was among the sales dealership Rupert Wace Ancient Art made as part of its December exhibition Dizygotica.

Which sector of the traditional antiques trade has been on an unbroken, record-busting rise since the early years of the century?

Sculptor Boaz Vaadia (1951-2016) was an Israel-born artist who worked in New York in the second half of the 20th century.

The former main London airport is an appropriate venue to hold the annual Croydon Aviation and Military Collectors’ Fair.

A 17th century portrait of a woman who suffered from a rare congenital condition resulting in excessive hair growth on the body has been acquired by the Wellcome Collection.

Multi-million buys may be out of reach but five-figure quality is on offer at top London gallery Richard Green.

Derbyshire-based Hansons Auctioneers is opening a London saleroom, with plans to host fine art and antiques auctions once a month from February 2018.

The night, just three months before her death, that Marilyn Monroe sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in sultry tones at a Democratic Party fundraiser celebrating John F Kennedy’s 45th birthday caused quite a sensation.

A fascinating archive of manuscripts, ephemera and artefacts relating to the life and career of the great actor, playwright and theatrical manager David Garrick sold for a far higher than predicted £90,000 at Bonhams (25/20/12.5% buyer’s premium) on November 15.

Strong competition emerged for an oil sketch for Eugène Delacroix’s 'Liberty Leading the People' at Christie’s in London on December 14.