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Thursday 12 March 2026 Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

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Art Market Report Optimistic outlook: Global art market returns to growth but sales remain below 2022 peak The art market grew 4% in 2025 with an estimated $59.6bn of global sales. The rise follows two consecutive years of declining values. READ MORE
Jewellery Holbeinesque: Examples inspired by Northern Renaissance art bring demand at auction Historicist jewels from the Victorian era shine in Chislehurst saleroom. READ MORE
Ceramics Studio pottery: Demand for the personal collection of Michael Hunt Michael Hunt. who ran the New Craftsman Gallery in St Ives, auctioned 85 lots of his impressive collection of Cornish art including this slipware jug by Sam Haile (1909-48). READ MORE
Books First edition: Agatha Christie signature helps Hercule Poirot novel soar to 20 times estimate A 1943 first edition copy of Five Little Pigs signed for Agatha Christie's housekeeper drew serious demand in a Chippenham auction. READ MORE
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Fairs News: Belgian railway strikes mean travellers plan alternative routes for TEFAF Maastricht preview Transport strikes in Belgium are causing difficulties for some travellers trying to make it to the opening preview of TEFAF Maastricht this year. FULL STORY

ALSO TODAY:
Dedicated Indian subcontinent auction makes its debut READ MORE Petworth gallery focuses on 20th century artworks READ MORE ATG's in-depth guide to export licences READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue BROWSE HERE
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