Antiques Trade Gazette 26-06-05

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05 June 2026
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Rediscovery
Drawings: ‘A remarkable insight into Gainsborough’s extraordinary skill’
A drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, dating from 1748 when the artist was 20 years old, will go under the hammer at Cheffins this month. READ MORE

UK
News: Roman 'Victory' ring discovered by metal detectorist sold to heritage trust
A rare Roman gold ring discovered by a metal detectorist in Somerset will go on display after being sold along with a hoard of coins. READ MORE

One to watch
Imperial connections: Beaker, boarding house and a Russian empress
The story of this late 19th century Russian beaker goes back to a boarding house in Harrogate in 1894. READ MORE

International
Not to be sneezed at: 1776 hankie makes 10 times estimate
A handkerchief made in early 19th century Scotland celebrating the 1776 Declaration of Independence and featuring portraits of George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson sold to a US museum at auction. READ MORE

Art Market
Modern British: Christopher Wood’s childlike vision brings benefit to Gloucestershire auction
A notable sum for Christopher Wood (1901-30) was recorded when a colourful example of his ‘faux-naïve’ pictures emerged at the latest sale at Chorley’s. READ MORE

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