South-east England

Words like ‘excellent growth, full house and waiting lists’ are music to any fair organiser’s ears.

Fleetwood Mac are famous for the huge-selling Rumours album that propelled the band to superstardom but the original line-up and sound were very different.

Revived event in Tunbridge Wells is full with a waiting list, reflecting the strong national trend

Surrey auction house Ewbank’s has completed the transition of the business following the death of founder Chris Ewbank in June this year, at the age of 78 (Obituary, ATG No 2600).

The Fine & Decorative Interiors sale at The Pedestal (25% buyer’s premium) included a pair of Regency white painted and gilt sofas with a rich provenance.

The sale at Young’s (25% buyer’s premium) in Farnham, Surrey, on November 25 included jewels and objects of vertu with royal provenances.

An eastern European picture that commanded bidding at a recent UK regional auction was a trademark painting by Polish artist Jan Lebenstein (1930-99).

Works by the Turkish artist Mubin Orhon (1924-81) can be a valuable proposition.

Prices frozen for pre-booked pitches at Kempton Park Racecourse for fourth year running

Some notable auction action has been generated by the artist Robert Polhill Bevan (1865-1925) over the last few months.

'Landscape and Figures' by Archibald McGlashan (1888-1980) is among the highlights at Ottocento’s Modern British art exhibition.

While pictures of young female sitters are not unusual in the oeuvre of George Clausen (1852-1944), ones with mythological or allegorical subjects are distinctly rarer.

How much would you spend on an antique or vintage chess set? Here are three examples from different periods that sold across a wide range of prices.

An automaton brass dial longcase clock by Richard Comber of Lewes (1742-1824) is one of the highlights at an exhibition in the clockmaker’s hometown devoted to Adam and Eve.

Jade censer modified by the architect-designer for his own enjoyment returns to auction in Edinburgh

Kashmir sapphires have acquired a near-legendary status, due to their lustrous cornflower colour, soft velvety texture and extreme rarity.

Running in Chichester on December 3 is Grandma’s Attic Fairs’ antiques and vintage fair at the Westgate Leisure Centre.