London

A superior tea caddy proved to be the toast of a Bonhams’ (28/27/21/14.5% buyer’s premium) sale of fine decorative arts in London.

When it comes to historic views of England’s university cities, bidders’ interest is not only determined by the usual factors such as the calibre of the artist and the picture’s condition.

Refugees in Chelsea was written by Henry James (1843-1916) to help the local Chelsea Committee to raise funds in the US to start an industry for crippled Belgian soldiers.

Attributed to Ince and Mayhew, this lot has an extensive provenance and auction history

With its long and varied production lines Moorcroft remains a stalwart of Design auctions.

The Exceptional Sale at Christie’s included a complete copy of a celebrated suite of engravings that were printed in France for the Qing emperor Qianlong.

Works coming fresh to the market from British aristocratic sources were once a staple of London Old Master sales.

While a few examples survive from the 17th and the very early 18th century, teacups and saucers are a rare form in Georgian silver.

A fine example of Viking metalworking was offered at Noonans (24% buyer’s premium) in Mayfair on July 18.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

William Lenthall (1591-1662) was chosen as Speaker of the Houses of Commons at the beginning of the Long Parliament in 1640.

Most terracotta plank figures from Bronze Age Cyprus have been found in Lapithos, a once important coastal centre on the north of the island.

Strong results and supply boost the market but challenges remain with bidders highly selective

Ornate creation from Gothic fantasy comes for sale as part of the Bayreuth collection

The presence of a cat added commercial appeal to a 17th century portrait of a young girl offered at Bonhams’ latest Old Master sale in London.

A silver and gold presentation belt given to a civilian volunteer nurse who looked after the sick and wounded during the Siege of Ladysmith during the second Boer War has soared over estimate in a London auction.

Such was the notoriety of Gunner James Collis that his family did not attend the funeral even though he had three sons in the army.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Founder of London gallery Agi Katz had personal experience after escaping from persecution herself