Antiques Trade Gazette 26-05-29

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29 May 2026
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

John Lavery painting linked to ‘Madonna of the Lakes'

Irish art
Rediscovery: Lavery painting found in Northern Irish convent to appear at auction
Among the contents of the former Sisters of Mercy Convent in Newry was an ecclesiastical artwork that seemed to stand out. READ MORE

Pick of the week
Dandy Horse: 19th century bicycle takes three times estimate at Sussex auction
A British ‘Dandy Horse’ bicycle made in c.1819 was the earliest among a group of four rare 19th century examples on offer at Lewes saleroom Gorringe’s. READ MORE

Art Market
Modern British: Harvest scene reaps a record many times over
The artist Alfred W Hallett (1914-86) is mostly known for his portraits, landscapes and flower paintings made in India from 1938 onwards. READ MORE

Asian art
Identity question: Was this 'soap dish' actually a smoke hood?
ATG was interested to learn more about two Kangxi (1662-1722) blue and white porcelain pieces sold by Mayfair firm Plakas earlier this year. READ MORE

Arms & armour
Rare Indian Tulwar: A collector obsessed by all things Tipu
Indian tulwars with a link to Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, are invariably hotly contested. READ MORE

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