Antiques Trade Gazette 25-10-17

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17 October 2025
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

UK
News: National Gallery benches take seven times estimate at 'controversial' auction
Despite protests over their sale from heritage specialists, a group of benches consigned by The National Gallery took more than seven times their top estimate at auction. READ MORE

What sold
Ceramics: Small but exceptional Doulton group emerge at Adam Partridge
A single owner collection provided Adam Partridge with an exceptional group of Doulton figures collected over the past 30 years. READ MORE

Furniture
Chairs: Highest price set for a Mouseman recliner
A classic early 1930s Mouseman recliner came for sale at a recent event held at Clevedon Auctions near Bristol. READ MORE

Art Market
Modern British pictures: New high for Percy Kelly at Cumbria auction
Cumbria saleroom Mitchells broke its own auction record for Percy Kelly (1918-93) this autumn. READ MORE

Photo by Hugo Glendinning / Courtesy of Frieze

Dealers
Fairs: High-priced sales racked up at Frieze Masters opening day
Frieze London and Frieze Masters opened with a strong attendance and a string of sales reported on the first day of the fairs in Regent’s Park. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Price Reporter: A selection of latest auction prices READ MORE
Letters: Why the winter Olympia fair will be sorely missed READ MORE
ATG's in-depth guide to English Drinking Glasses READ MORE
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