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Monday 09 February 2026 The week ahead for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Auctions What to buy: Portrait of the critic John Russell Taylor is among five lots to watch With estimates from £300 here are five previews of items coming up this week including a portrait of John Russell Taylor, one of Britain’s most influential critics of the post-war era. READ MORE
Regional sales Furniture: Duleep Singh makes the difference as decanter box is bid to 10 times estimate A handsome 19th century decanter box offered in North Yorkshire was of particular note for its armorial and an inscription to the lock. READ MORE
Art Market Footing the bill: Michelangelo drawing for the Sistine Chapel brings 45-minutes of bidding at Christie’s A previously unknown study of a foot for a figure in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling drew remarkable bidding at Christie’s, making one of the highest ever prices for an Old Master drawing. READ MORE
Photo: Jitske Nap
International Fairs: UK supplies most new exhibitors to TEFAF New York TEFAF New York has announced the line-up at its next edition, which includes 10 newcomers among 88 exhibitors. READ MORE
Dealers Obituary: An antiques dealer with vast knowledge, broad taste and an eclectic eye When dealer Gordon Gridley (1931-2026) opened his doors in Camden Passage, Islington, he was one of the first dealers in what would become a thriving area of antique shops. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:
Letter: More auction houses should sort out the after-sale postage READ MORE Our most read stories including the search for missing works from Trinity House Paintings READ MORE Latest promotions and hires across auction houses and dealers READ MORE Calendar of upcoming auctions and fairs VIEW HERE
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