Antiques Trade Gazette 25-05-28

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Wednesday 28 May 2025
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Old Masters
Found in shed: Newly discovered Ribera painting makes top estimate in Swedish auction
A painting by Spanish artist Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) which emerged from a shed in rural Sweden drew competition at an auction in Stockholm. READ MORE

Silver
Nuts about novelty: Crichton claret jug nets five times estimate
This bright-eyed and bushy-tailed claret jug designed in 1882 by Alexander Crichton emerged at a sale in North Yorkshire. READ MORE

Vintage fashion
Model sale: Kerry Taylor hosts first US sale with Peggy Moffitt collection
Auction house Kerry Taylor hosted its first US auction by offering the collection of Peggy Moffitt – the American model who died last year. READ MORE

Regional sales
Collectables: Were Napoleonic bone models made by prisoners of war or skilled craftsmen?
Some 19th century ‘prisoner of war’ productions are now thought to have been made by skilled craftsmen. READ MORE

Exhibitions
Special forces: Knife wielded by an SAS founder offered at Norfolk auction
A 1st Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife that belonged to Major Charles George Gibson ‘Pat’ Riley DCM (1915-99) has emerged at Bishop & Miller. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Jazz poster flies to 11 times estimate thanks to Jack Kerouac connection READ MORE
Tennis collectors beginning to play matches with antique rackets READ MORE
Books and works on paper auction calendar READ MORE
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