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The last portrait painted by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) sold at Sotheby’s in London last night for £74m, a record for any artwork ever sold at an auction in Europe.

The National Trust has confirmed its purchase of a prayer book at auction in Liverpool which is now on display at Staffordshire farmhouse Moseley Old Hall.

With estimates from £100, 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 a portrait by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) that could set a record for any painting sold in Europe.

Compton Verney has confirmed the purchase of a rare 17th century double portrait depicting two women, one black and one white. It had previously sold at auction in 2021.

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a 15th century gold and sapphire ring unearthed near a medieval nunnery that more than doubled its estimate.

The Art Fund’s latest annual review revealed it had helped support acquisitions of more than 900 objects and works of art for museums in 2022.