Antiques Trade Gazette 26-02-25

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Wednesday 25 February 2026
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

PC Webb with antiques dealer Paul Gostelow

Image: Hampshire Constabulary.

Recovery
News: Lovejoy episode helps reunite stolen Napoleon altar plaques missing for 12 years
A 30-year-old episode of the BBC show Lovejoy helped an antiques dealer reunite two stolen Napoleon Bonaparte III altar plaques that had been taken in 2014. READ MORE

Rissoles for the Marines by Elsie Gledstanes

Art Market
Discovery: Pictures emerge from attic to serve up a wartime treat
Two pictures by Elsie Gledstanes (1891-1982) that were found untouched in an attic after 40 years drew notable competition at an auction in Hampshire this month. READ MORE

Ceramics
Highs and lows: Highlander made in the Lowlands marches to auction in Oxfordshire
A large scale pearlware figure made in Portobello in Edinburgh nearly doubled its estimate. READ MORE

Medals
Going for gold: Awards that brought rewards for vendors at auction
Gold medal winning performances in three separate regional sales. READ MORE

Books
Delights of Discworld: Signed first edition of the early book is in demand
The first Discworld books signed by author Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) can fetch five figure sums. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Chiswick sale showcases 19th century art styles READ MORE
ATG's directory of Societies and Collectors’ Clubs READ MORE
ATG's in-depth guide to Clarice Cliff READ MORE
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