Antiques Trade Gazette 24-12-09

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Monday 09 December 2024
The week ahead for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Auctions
What to buy: Commedia dell’arte plate is among six lots to watch this week
With estimates from £400, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week including a Chinese export plate with a Commedia dell’arte figure. READ MORE

Dealers
Not a toy: 'A unique example of early 18th century furniture'
Thomas Coulborn and Sons presented a single, unusual work for London Art Week: a Queen Anne child’s wardrobe. READ MORE

Art Market
Single owner collection: Works saved from the flames (twice) comes to auction
A group of pictures appeared at a recent sale from an aristocratic collection after having survived two devastating blazes at the family home. READ MORE

UK
World at his feet: George Best’s youth team football boots sell at four times estimate
This pair of boots, marked with a tally of goals, were worn by George Best when he was playing for his youth team in Belfast. READ MORE

Regional sales
Unusual lot: Seed testing took root with Sutton's as a pioneering firm
In the 19th century Sutton's Seeds was leading the way in formulating policy for seed testing. READ MORE

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West End gallery celebrates rediscovered artist READ MORE
Our list of the top 10 highest ever auction prices READ MORE

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