Antiques Trade Gazette 25-09-26

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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

John Bull taking a luncheon by James Gillray

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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