Antiques Trade Gazette 25-12-23

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Tuesday 23 December 2025
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Exhibitions
Christmas cheer: What's on offer from art and antiques dealers this festive season
Many dealers mark the closing days of the year with a specially curated show. READ MORE

Collectables
Pick of the week: Costume drama in a small case
So-called ‘talc pictures’ or ‘metamorphoses’ were fashionable amusements in European courts in the second half of the 17th century. READ MORE

Books
First edition: Harry Potter paperbacks cast their spell at auction
With the first hardback Philosopher’s Stone now making stratospheric sums, the soft cover value is rising steadily. READ MORE

International
Locked in: Collection of historic metalwork catches the eye at auction
Early 16th century iron casket takes a five figure sum at a German sale. READ MORE

Dealers
News: Copy of the Great ‘He’ Bible bought by book dealer
A first edition, first issue of a copy of the great book with an error leading to its nickname the 'He' bible sells to Norfolk book dealer Simon Finch. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Tolkien sale cancelled after questions raised over authenticity READ MORE
Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE
News in brief including a record for a Tiffany floor lamp READ MORE
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