South-east England

British watercolours are reliant not just on subject matter but also on market freshness, condition and a good pitch

This wonderful photo taken in 1914 shows the Coghill family plus a rather hairy friend: a rare large Steiff centre-seam teddy bear c.1906.

The Birmingham silversmithing firm of Hukin & Heath received the approval of the progressive (if slightly pompous) writers of The Furniture Gazette when it signed a big name to produce some of its designs in 1878.

‘Zero profit’ but event got through Covid and has 220 stands at the next event

Estimated at £800-1200, this Regency giltwood and ebonised convex wall mirror sold at £12,500 at Toovey’s (24.5% buyer’s premium) on November 3.

Oxfordshire dealership Witney Antiques’ latest exhibition features early example of band samplers.

Under the banner of Phoenix VAM Fairs, Sara Hughes’ vintage, antique and militaria fairs in Petersfield, Hampshire, are going from strength to strength, she says.

Modern and Contemporary art collectors are increasingly willing to consider sculpture, creating a strong and dynamic market

Two sculptures of well-known 20th century British cultural figures drew attention at different regional sales recently.

Dreweatts’ November 23 sale includes jewels from the collection of Renée Louise Marie de Rothschild (1927-2015).

Henry Lee Shuttleworth (1882- 1960) worked for many years in the Indian Civil Service.

Chris Brown, co-organiser of the ever-expanding Grandma’s Attic Fairs, is on a roll.

Militaria related to the SAS has never been short of eager collectors wanting to splash out for items connected with the British special forces unit.

Two ancient country manors refurbished by two of the 20th century’s leading UK interior designers brought what the auctioneers described as ‘pre-Covid atmospheres’ at Dreweatts’ (25% buyer’s premium) Donnington Priory rooms.

Among the works attracting interest at a recent Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium) sale were two pictures formerly in the collection at Shakenhurst Hall.

Carved giltwood mirrors were in strong demand at Dreweatts, four of them among the five-figure prices.

Venue clash means Malvern Flea is off but Detling is a definite B2B destination

Tapestries featured at both Dreweatts’ Chilham Castle auction and Flaxley Abbey sale.

Edward Cruttenden of Sunbury Antiques is looking forward to November 20 and the last monthly antiques and interiors fair of the year he runs at Sandown Park Racecourse, near Esher.