Antiques Trade Gazette 25-11-05

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Wednesday 05 November 2025
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Cars
One to watch: Rare Volvo estate – the archetypal antiques dealer’s car – comes to auction
An exceptional example of the Volvo estate comes for sale at Sworders this month. READ MORE

Christie's

Asian art
Auction record: New high for a classical Indian or Islamic painting at auction
Capping a strong year for the Indian art market, Christie’s has set a new record for any classical Indian or Islamic painting at auction. READ MORE

Furniture
Bed time: A 16th century oak tester bed hailed as the ‘most original' at auction for years
A bed first made in c.1580 in 'excellent condition' with provenance to Cornwall's Godolphin tin-mining family sells in Wiltshire. READ MORE

Image: South Yorks Police.

Crime
News: Yorkshire police appeal for information following theft from antiques centre
Two thieves broke into an antiques centre in South Yorkshire stealing items and causing thousands of pounds of damage. READ MORE

Taxidermy
Two of New Zealand’s rarest birds: Victorian taxidermy case quadruples estimate
A spotted kiwi and kakapo mounted in a naturalistic setting by Bristol taxidermist HJ Charbonnier drew strong demand at a Norfolk auction. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Signed Le Petit Prince is particularly special copy READ MORE
Tiffany vase enamelled in Stourbridge period READ MORE
Massive music machine stands out in East Anglia READ MORE
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