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Tuesday 03 February 2026 Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

UK News: Export block on 18th century ‘shock dog’ by female sculptor The UK government has issued an export block for an 18th century animal sculpture giving institutions a chance to raise funds to buy it. READ MORE
Auctions Single-owner sale: Corby Castle creates a stir over three days The first major UK single-owner auction of the calendar year was Tennants’ three-day dispersal of art and antiques from Corby Castle in Cumbria. READ MORE
Sports Memorabilia Football fever: Rare programme from 1909 FA Cup final comes up for auction A four-page WH Smith souvenir programme from the 1909 FA Cup final played at Crystal Palace is to be sold at Sportingold this week. READ MORE
Art Market Grandeur and solemnity: Painting of Nelson's funeral procession brings demand at Charles Miller sale Today, when it comes to any major news story, ‘live’ or on-the spot images of an event get published pretty much immediately. But that wasn’t always the case. READ MORE
Fairs Horsing around: 18th century carriage horse picture is among the highlights at Harrogate fair The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Art Fair is scheduled for February 6-8. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:
News in brief including the latest museum to benefit from the TEFAF restoration fund READ MORE Obituary: antiques dealer Roger Smith (1947-2026) READ MORE Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue BROWSE HERE
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