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Elaborate Italian Renaissance armour emerges for public auction

Early sales at Eye of the Collector reflected the mission of the event, bringing both contemporary works and 20th century pieces to the forefront of conversation.

Key event in the summer calendar opens its doors once again

Personal effects of the actor who inspired the classic cult film Withnail and I are expected to fetch up to £18,000 at Sotheby's.

A rare opportunity has come up to bid for a portrait miniature of the first US president, which has been found in the UK.

A large prime period ‘California’ drawing by David Hockney, recently rediscovered by Chiswick Auctions, has sold for £320,000.

The medal awarded to twice-arrested Rona Robinson knocked down for £17,000 at Bonhams

Metal detecting finds often prove valuable both in terms of heritage and a healthy sum at auction.

A large prime period ‘California’ drawing by David Hockney, recently rediscovered by Chiswick Auctions, comes for sale this month.

A watercolour by Edward Bawden (1903-1989) which was considered lost since the 1940s emerged at the latest fine art sale held at Olympia Auctions.

Two watercolours of the Portuguese colony of Macao by the British colonial artist William Prinsep (1794-1874) sold for record sums in Bonhams’ latest Travel & Exploration sale.

The production-made ticket is among other television and film auction highlights at Bonhams

A deck watch used in Robert Scott’s Terra Nova expedition found with the bodies of the crew has been sold by Bonhams

Robert Young Antiques launches summer show in Battersea.