Antiques Trade Gazette 25-02-17

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Monday 17 February 2025
The week ahead for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Country house sale
Attic clear-out: Lofty prices as Holkham Hall provenance powers bidding
More than 400 lots were offered in Holkham Hall's attic sale held on the premises at the Earl of Leicester's north Norfolk residence. READ MORE

What sold
Collectables: Private collector pushes the boat out to secure prize at 20 times estimate
When a collection of items linked to Glasgow and shipping interest came up at auction with a lowly estimate, the resulting bidding battle took the hammer price to many times predicted levels. READ MORE

Auctions
What to buy: 18th century giltwood mirror is among five lots to watch this week
With estimates from £100, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week including an Italian giltwood mirror from c.1750 which is part of the stock of a famous dealer being offered without reserve. READ MORE

International
Touch of genius: Lucien Freud's paint brush sells with studio materials at triple estimate
Less-than-pristine paints and brushes from the studio of Lucien Freud (1922-2011) were sold at a recent US auction. READ MORE

Image courtesy of Master Drawings New York

Art Market
Events: London dealers report healthy sales at Master Drawings New York
Master Drawings New York proved a hit for UK dealers and attracted a high number of museum curators and directors. READ MORE

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Our in depth guide to silver hallmarks READ MORE
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Research our online directory for art and antiques businesses READ MORE
Our calendar of upcoming auction and fair dates VIEW HERE

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