Antiques Trade Gazette 25-06-04

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Wednesday 04 June 2025
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

UK
Packing a punch: John Prescott portrait bought by son after last minute bid
A portrait of the late John Prescott (1938-2024) emerged in a Yorkshire auction and was spotted by the former deputy prime minister's son just in time to bid. READ MORE

Collectables
Call in the cavalry: Indian toy soldier bid to 31 times estimate
The sale of a private collection of arms and armour at C&T Auctions in Kent included a brass figure of a cavalryman. READ MORE

Regional sales
Rediscovery: Tea caddy in form of a Georgian house sells at Sheffield auction
The fashion for tea caddies in the form of houses emerged in the last quarter of the 18th century. READ MORE

Jewellery
Aquamarine: Feel blue but buoyant thanks to Cartier design
Cartier’s aquamarine jewellery appears to have been predominantly produced from the London workshop starting in 1932. READ MORE

Art Market
Preview: Menpes pictures with Eastern subjects emerge in West London
The artist Mortimer Menpes (1855-1938) produced a varied range of work over his career but a group of 15 works offered this month has a particular focus on his wide travels. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Necklace boosted by a fascinating backstory READ MORE
Highlights unveiled for the London Map Fair READ MORE
Books and works on paper auction calendar READ MORE
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