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26 September 2025 Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

UK Removed from attic: DNA pioneer Francis Crick’s diaries emerge at Essex auction Diaries written by Francis Crick (1916-2004), the English molecular biologist who helped decipher the structure of DNA, come for sale at Essex firm Sworders this autumn. READ MORE
Art Market Topographical works: Rare views by elusive artist Hedges bring out bidders at London sale Demand for rare topographical pictures remains an area of strength in the art market. READ MORE
Collectables Special commission: Dunhill lighter showing 50-1 Ascot winner sells in Scarborough A specially commissioned Dunhill 'aquarium' table lighter marking the victory of an unfancied horse at Ascot sold at a recent David Duggleby auction. READ MORE
Regional sales Works on paper: How posthumous copies of Gillray prints have a history of their own The story of James Gillray’s (1757-1815) print plates is something of a mixture of comedy and tragedy – not unlike the great caricaturist’s life itself. READ MORE
Image: Matt Harrington/Peter Harrington.
Industry news Movers & Shakers: Latest hires and expansion plans including a London dealer opening in the US Our round-up of recent industry developments from around the world of art and antiques includes a London rare book dealer launching a New York gallery. READ MORE

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Letter: Does mystery portrait depict British officer Lt Henry Durand? READ MORE Pattern book was an exercise in Victorian marketing READ MORE ATG's in-depth guide to Card Cases READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue Browse here
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