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Thursday 30 January 2025 Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

UK News: Tributes pour in following the death of antiques expert Michael Baggott Tributes from across the world of art and antiques were paid to Flog It! star and silver expert Michael Baggott who died following a stroke and heart attack. READ MORE
Art Market Old Masters: 'Golden age' Dutch picture triples estimate in Gloucestershire International interest came to Bourton-On-The-Water in Gloucestershire this month when a Dutch Old Master emerged from a family collection. FULL STORY
Models and toys Matchbox: Wreck truck towed away by determined bidder for hefty sum Mass-produced toys need to have something special to rise above the norm when it comes to auction value. A Matchbox vehicle offered at Teesside saleroom Vectis certainly fitted that bill. READ MORE
Regional sales Single-owner collection: ‘Unrivalled’ group of saltglaze stonewares to be sold without reserve A very fine collection of saltglaze stonewares is coming for sale at BBR Auctions in North Yorkshire. READ MORE
Collectables Chess: Bidders make moves for early Staunton set and medieval piece The first Jaques ‘Staunton’ pattern Chess sets made c.1850 are something of a ‘holy grail’ item for chess collectors. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:
Letter: Scrimshaw is centuries old – so why the ban now? READ MORE Dozens of galleries descend on the Big Apple for Master Drawings event READ MORE Welsh artist Sir Kyffin Williams ends the year on a high READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue BROWSE HERE
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