Antiques Trade Gazette 26-03-27

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Friday 27 March 2026
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Preview
The Arbiter’s Archive: Sotheby’s to auction extraordinary chess collection
In the world of chess, few names command as much quiet authority as Lothar Schmid. READ MORE

What sold
Watches: Rare pieces by Breguet and Cartier fly above predictions at Dawsons
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) helped define watchmaking in the early 19th century before Cartier would transform how watches were worn in the early 20th century. READ MORE

Collectables
Highly desirable: Dunhill silver pocket accessory sells at four times estimate
Bourne End Auctions in Buckinghamshire included a rare Dunhill compendium which was designed to be so much more than just a lighter. READ MORE

Art Market
One to watch: Collection from former art editor of The Sunday Times Magazine comes to auction
Part of the private art collection of Michael Rand (1929-2025), the art editor and director of The Sunday Times Magazine, will be offered at Sworders. READ MORE

Regional sales
Horology: Bracket clock and longcase among delights sold in Skipton
A small ormolu cased musical bracket clock made for the Turkish market emerged at an auction in North Yorkshire. READ MORE

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