Antiques Trade Gazette 25-03-26

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Wednesday 26 March 2025
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Books
Oxfam donation: First Chinese version of bible makes over 60 times estimate at Bonhams
A copy of the first complete bible in Chinese consigned from the charity Oxfam proved a revelation at Bonhams, selling for many multiples of its estimate. READ MORE

UK
News: Derbyshire centre set to close with costs blamed
An antiques centre in north Derbyshire is set to shut after 15 years with business rates and high energy prices cited as reasons for the closure. READ MORE

Art Market
Watercolours: Cartwright’s Corfu scene brings demand in Scottish auction
Among the works on paper attracting interest at the early spring auctions was a 19th century study that emerged at a sale in Dumfries. READ MORE

Regional sales
Whig history: Carafe inscription reveals connection to the Kit Kat Club
An early 18th century onion-shaped decanter or carafe offered in Shrewsbury was of particular interest for a point-engraved inscription to the body. READ MORE

Music
Led Zeppelin: Album signed by all four band members becomes a five figure hit
For many fans, the untitled fourth album known simply as 'Led Zeppelin IV' is the band at their very peak. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

17th century book on bees creates a buzz READ MORE
Bassett-Lowke model boats collection emerges in Dorset READ MORE
Books and works on paper auction calendar READ MORE
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