An Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) equine painting led Christie’s latest evening sale of Old Masters in London.

Over the last decade, portraits from the 1920s by Dod Procter (1891-1972) have become increasingly valuable. The period is regarded as a high point of her career – famously her 1926 picture ‘Morning’ ...

With a focus on the unusual, Rafael Valls is paying homage to a method of collecting that inspired some of the world's most respected museums.

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Today, November 30, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the hanging of the banker and forger, Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824). Rumoured at the time to have squandered £250,000 in total on homes for his ...

They did this to avoid the perils of travel and (after 1784) to escape paying duty in a region where a heathy distain for the Hanoverians persisted well into the 19 th century. Currently some 30 ...

A unique sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) has been blocked from export following its sale at Christie’s in London earlier this year.

Sudbury auction house Mander is to hold its first sale since opening a new saleroom in an 11th century church in Norwich. The Grade-I listed St Mary Coslany Church, located in the centre of the city, ...

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The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of an Irish antiques sleuth making a major profit on a £200 eBay purchase. When an Irish antiques sleuth paid under £20… ...

John Lennon’s Vox amp became the most expensive ever item of its type when it fetched £151,200 including 25% buyer’s premium at Propstore.

London Art Week (December 2-6) is one of the UK's most prestigious fine arts selling events. The hig… ...