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‘A singular miracle in art’: The Hamilton Laocoön generates extraordinary demand at Sotheby’s
A remarkable bronze cast of one of the most revered ancient sculptures, Laocoön and His Sons, drew fierce bidding at Sotheby’s on July 1 and led the latest round of ‘Classic art’ sales in London. 02 July 2026
The Hamilton Laocoön
Wuthering Heights first edition
Auction record for 19th century literature as Brontë sisters' book in rare cloth binding emerges
02 July 2026
Charles Pears wartime scene
Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a wartime scene by Charles Pears
02 July 2026
  • Christie’s Old Master sale lead by Lawrence’s Duke of Wellington portrait at record £8m
    01 July 2026
  • Rare view of wartime wreckage sets major auction record for Charles Rebel Stanton
    01 July 2026
  • Henry Lamb drawing of Bloomsbury artist Dora Carrington quadruples estimate
    30 June 2026
  • Antique clocks dealership to exhibit over 500 pieces in Norfolk
    30 June 2026

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NewsSpectacular George II side table takes £90,000 hammer
A remarkable George II giltwood and marble side table sold for £90,000 at Sworders on June 23.
NewsHeraldic supporters and salvers shine as Treasure House Fair starts
The Treasure House Fair returned for its fourth edition at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
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News DigestHow Lewis Carroll caused a tin calamity
News DigestNews in brief including a coin dealership winning a High Court case against former staff members
BackpageObituary: furniture dealer Matthew Higham (1946-2026)
Dealers’ DiaryBADA dips toe into Rutland for the first time
Auction ReportsEclectic charm in Holland Park
Auction ReportsArchitect’s collection draws in furniture fans
Books & Works On PaperThe Farber collection: remarkable breadth and quality

Ceramics and Glass

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Ceramics and GlassHarry Davis designs for Royal Worcester bear up well
Of all the many subjects painted by Harry Davis (1885-1970) during his long and celebrated tenure at the Royal Worcester factory, among the rarest and most desirable are polar bears in an Arctic landscape.
Ceramics and GlassCeramic Highlander was made in the Lowlands
Ceramics and Glass‘Mum went out to buy a coat but got a Lambeth delft candlestick instead’
Ceramics and GlassGeorge Tinworth mice draw serious interest from collectors
Ceramics and GlassRoyal Doulton figures add touch of character from the 1920s
Ceramics and GlassTiffany lamp record set as Magnolia pattern turns heads
Ceramics and GlassMy search to identify a mystery Staffordshire figure
Ceramics and GlassSèvres plate too expensive for a French king sells in Germany
Ceramics and GlassMeissen with a Delft touch emerges in Nottingham
Ceramics and GlassEarly example of Gallé in demand

Jewellery Highlights

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JewelleryHolbeinesque jewellery: Inspired by the Northern Renaissance
Holbeinesque is the term used to describe Victorian jewellery inspired by the Northern Renaissance and the jewels shown in the paintings and sketches of Hans Holbein.
JewelleryHow 'transformable' designs can be broken down to suit any occasion
Inventive pieces that can be broken down into modular elements – transformable jewels – began with the French parure in the court of Louis XIV.
JewelleryRecalling the golden age of pink topaz
JewelleryBright and beautiful 19th and early 20th century jewels shine at auction
JewelleryBridesmaid’s York Rose brooch rated all white by buyer
JewelleryRené Lalique jewellery makes Cottone auction debut
JewelleryEye-catching lover's eye ring was not necessarily for love
JewelleryShore thing: Designer Norman Grant inspired by the Scottish coast
JewelleryBrooch on offer was given to bridesmaids at a royal wedding
JewelleryJavanese please: Items from the Indonesian island’s true golden age

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Four Red Tulip Petals by Eliot Hodgkin
Modern British ArtPetal power: Eliot Hodgkin study brings ‘extremely wealthy’ collectors to Chichester sale
Berkshire-born artist Eliot Hodgkin (1905-87) is known for his highly detailed still-lifes of natural objects, depicting subjects ranging from fruit and vegetables to eggs and pastries.
Modern British ArtJohn Russell Taylor sale: An art critic’s own taste tested
Modern British ArtPictures head from Preston to Dorset via a descendant
Modern British ArtHenry Moore’s King and Queen sculpture headlines Christie’s sale
Modern British ArtThree Lowrys from two sources, then all offered in a single Berkshire sale
Modern British ArtWorks from ex-Spurs owner Joe Lewis boost Sotheby’s white-glove auction
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo industrial scene brings strong contest in Newbury
Modern British ArtPictures emerge from attic to serve up a wartime treat
Modern British ArtFresh-to-market Clifford Hall works bring demand in Surrey
Modern British ArtNot one but two Duncan Grant studies for Sussex murals emerge

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Top stories this week including dealers losing appeals over Ivory Act exemptions

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Chairs from the storied Frederick Parker collection sold at Sworders auction

26 June 2026

Price Reporter: Latest auction results including a 19th century mahogany wall clock

26 June 2026

Record for a single-owner sale in London as Lewis collection brings heated bidding at Sotheby’s

25 June 2026

As Starmer steps down, an auction lot reveals the inside story of how British prime minister Thatcher was set on the road to the top post

25 June 2026

Latest appointments: Phillips bolsters Modern art team and Catherine Southon appoints new valuer

25 June 2026

Lay’s to offer Alfred Wallis painting owned by potter Bernard Leach

24 June 2026

Fake or Fortune? returns to screens in July with new series

24 June 2026

‘Medusa’ emerald pendant turns heads at Dorset auction

23 June 2026

Market fresh Watts portrait emerges in south London auction

23 June 2026

World Cup stars: Memorabilia from Pelé, Banks, Ball and Shilton makes appearance at auctions

22 June 2026

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