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ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a set of five prints of early 19th century Canada that sold at 17 times estimate in East Sussex.

The British Museum is investigating the theft of jewellery and has dismissed a member of staff following the discovery that items from its “collection were found to be missing, stolen or damaged”.

A rare near complete copy of Piranesi’s ‘Vedute di Roma’ comes to auction in Germany this month.

A single owner collection from Lord Iveagh will be offered by Sworders at the Guinness family’s stately home Elveden Hall in Suffolk.

With estimates from £40, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week.

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of fair organisers bolstering security following recent thefts targeting the jewellery trade.

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a bird jar reminiscent of the Martin Brothers original designs but made by Royal Doulton.