That, at least, was the theory. In fact, relatively little Irish ‘provincial’ silver made the journey to the metropolis to receive official approval – for reasons of security and economy. It is a ...
"In their view, we Londoners know little about God, and nothing about pottery". Royal Doulton's rise from London makers of domestic stonewares to an internationally-recognised Staffordshire Potteries ...
The latest edition of London Art Fair offers a dizzying cocktail of international galleries, intriguing workshops and a mix ...
A pair of RAF cloth wings from Dambuster wing commander Guy Gibson’s uniform more than doubled its estimate at Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough, Leicestershire on January 7.
A watercolour by the Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) which has undergone a year-long authentication process is being offered at a Shropshire auction. The previously unknown still life ...
A first-hand account documenting the 1820 sinking of American whaleship the Essex heads to auction on January 16.
A scarce lifetime biography of the renowned pan-Africanist Paul Cuffee, found plenty of competition at a recent auction at Dominic Winter.
Heritage Auctions has recorded sales of $1.87bn (£1.5bn) for 2024 – its highest ever total.
A large bronze sculpture has been stolen from the grounds of its creator Anne Curry’s home and art studio.
An export bar has been placed on a set of highly decorated 17th century panels that sold at Sotheby’s last year for £1.62m.
The UK’s ban on the trade in antique scrimshaw and narwhal tusks will come into force on January 28.
An online Pop Culture sale at Bonhams offers a tuneful slice of rock history from a musician who helped define the 1960s in Britain.