Antiques Trade Gazette 26-04-21

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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Silver
One to watch: Walpole’s first ‘seal’ salver found in New York comes to auction
An historic piece of Georgian silver – the ‘pair’ to the famed Walpole ‘seal salver’ in the Victoria & Albert Museum – is being offered for sale following its recent rediscovery in New York. READ MORE

Archive
Pick of the week: A barnstorming tale of murder most foul attracts bidders at Essex auction
The Red Barn Murder of 1827, which occurred in the tiny rural village of Polstead, Suffolk was the biggest crime story of the era. READ MORE

Art Market
Record price: Demand for another Rossetti could be on the rise
Lucy Madox Brown Rossetti (1843-94) was linked to two of the most famous artistic families of the 19th century. READ MORE

Image: Huguenot Museum.

Museum acquisition
News: Rochester’s Huguenot Museum shines with latest acquisition
An 18th century silver tea table linked to the Lethieullier family has been purchased by the Huguenot Museum in Rochester. READ MORE

Memorabilia
Royal boost: Furniture and snuffbox benefit from a bit of regal assistance
A Queen Anne olivewood oyster, holly and walnut cabinet on stand offered by Dreweatts was among a number of lots sold recently showing the commercial boost that royal provenance can provide. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

New antiques market adds to the buzz in Ledbury READ MORE
Davy medal emerges in German sale READ MORE
Manhattan gallery focuses on art collector READ MORE
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