Antiques Trade Gazette 25-05-08

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Thursday 08 May 2025
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

News
Piprahwa Gems: Sotheby’s halts sale after protest from Indian government
Following opposition from the Indian state, Sotheby's took the 11th hour decision to cancel a Hong Kong auction of a collection of relics linked to the historical Buddha. READ MORE

Asian art
Barn find: Jardinière flies to five times estimate
A jardinière emerged at auction after having been used in a Cotswolds barn before being identified as an early 17th century piece. FULL STORY

UK
Militaria: Duke of Wellington’s plumage causes a flutter in the saleroom
A case containing plumes from the Duke of Wellington’s hat was central to a lot offered by Hannams in Hampshire. READ MORE

Art market
Modern British: Rediscovered Tirzah Garwood prints and drawings emerge at Cheffins
The largest group of works by Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951) to ever come on the open market in one go will be offered at Cheffins later this month. READ MORE

Books
Need ointment for your ‘emrods’? Why early remedy books help in the modern day
With crossover interest to several collecting disciplines, early manuscript recipe and remedy books continue to thrive at auction. READ MORE

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