Print issue 2660 (21 September 2024)
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News
- Historic hall to become new headquarters of Bonhams in New York late next year
- Museum given jewellery by dealer Wartski
- Pick of the Week: US institution buys extraordinary harp-guitar
- Records tumble at Paul Allen auctions
- Richards joins Charles Ede to boost fine art sales
- Leighton purchase lights up museum show dedicated to the artist in his former home where it was once displayed
News Digest
- Maps make Mary Tudor’s own copy of pioneering history work highly desirable
- Cuneo and Spear star in auction double act
- News in brief including Christie's return to classic car market
- Bid Barometer: issue 2660
- Precious metals prices: issue 2660
Special Report
Feature
- MEDALS & MILITARIA: Classic British colonial pith helmet heads to a top sum as part of extensive Scottish collection
- Douglas Anderson's huge private collection of Scottish militaria comes to auction
- Unusual militaria lot was tailor made for a museum purchase
- Film reels help to reveal story of a brigadier who came up with the name of the Special Air Service
- Nameplate sale shows how a Sherman tank called Michael spearheaded Allied success
- Bomb disposal bravery award recognises an unsung hero of the Falklands War
- Military policeman who risked his life in blaze rescue attempt received the Albert Medal
- Desirable RAF lots coming up include a Battle of Britain golden ‘oldie’ and a Dambuster
- Recruiting drive: First World War poster collection up for grabs
- Militaria news in brief: eye catching results
Auction Reports
- Single-owner collection of biscuit tins gets novelty treatment at McTear’s
- Georgian card table deal sealed at £5000
- Maker may be a mystery but demand for unusual work by Australian goldsmith is definite
- ART MARKET: William Prinsep prices pick up the pace as records tumble
- Thomas Daniell Calcutta plates in five-figure demand
- Hublin's peasant girl returns to France
- Hughes prices go with the tidal flow
Books & Works On Paper
- Disappearing American tribes brought alive thanks to Thomas McKenney
- Roll map shows the very narrow road to Durham
- Groundbreaking and influential works uncover Yorkshire geology
- Books and works on paper auction calendar, September 17-October 3, 2024
Previews
Dealers’ Diary
- Event shows it’s grand up north
- Longstanding gallery establishes new Lincs
- Five questions with book dealer Oliver Bayliss
- Join the thrill of the Hunt
International
- Poniatowski Greek ring was the real thing among infamous fakes
- Racing pigeon by Brit artist Paget causes a flap
- Final Flower collection sale comes up with a coveted Crealock Minton classic
- Panamanian slipware dishes up a shock
Fairs, Markets, Shops & Centres
- Auctioneer turned fair organiser announces locations for two new fairs
- Make dairy diary date
- Brothers’ business boosted by TV show
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