Antiques Trade Gazette 25-01-27

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Monday 27 January 2025
The week ahead for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Auctions
What to buy: Compass used at Battle of Trafalgar is among five lots to watch
With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week including a compass used by Captain Durham at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. READ MORE

One to watch
The boy wizard: Harry Potter first edition earmarked for the bin now set for auction
A first edition copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' found on a pile of books earmarked for the bin is set to be offered. READ MORE

Art Market
Rediscovery: Unrecorded John Constable sketch emerges in North Yorkshire auction
An early and previously unrecorded sketch by John Constable (1776-1837) has emerged at auction house Tennants. READ MORE

Entertainment memorabilia
Rare LP: Withdrawn Sex Pistols record rears its head at Merseyside sale
A rare A&M Records copy of the Sex Pistols’ 'God Save the Queen' is to appear at Omega Auctions in Merseyside. READ MORE

International
Industry data: Sotheby’s results indicate market contraction for fine art across 2024
Sotheby’s overall sales total for 2024 fell significantly compared with the previous year. Auction sales were down from 29% from $6.5bn to $4.6bn. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Our 5 most read stories including a long-lost Cartier jewel emerging at auction READ MORE
Fijian collection from missionary Miss Tookey proves valuable READ MORE
Our calendar of upcoming auction and fair dates VIEW HERE
A list of the all-time top 10 prices at auction READ MORE

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