Antiques Trade Gazette 26-04-16

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Thursday 16 April 2026
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Art Market
Rediscovery: Edinburgh gallery sells ‘long lost’ picture found in a charity shop
A painting by Modern British artist Joan Eardley (1921-63) has been sold for a five-figure sum by The Scottish Gallery after it was rediscovered in an East Midlands charity shop. FULL STORY

Regional sales
Tribal art: Tongan headrest soars to 23 times estimate in West Yorkshire sale
A Tongan headrest and Australian Aboriginal parrying shield starred at a recent sale held at Hartleys. READ MORE

Books
Magic moments: The trick is to keep it original when it comes to magical content
A Chicago auction focused on the library of Stephen Forrester (b.1961), a Canadian magician, historian and rare book collector. READ MORE

International
Cape Town connections: Single-owner collection reflects the port’s historical importance
A sale devoted to Cape Town’s artisanal traditions and the city’s history as a port linked to trade in the Far East attracted bidders from 29 countries. READ MORE

Premises
Expansion: Antiques dealer doubles up in North Wales
The Gold Mine is joined by antiques centre Vintage Vaults in the coastal town of Llandudno. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Flower illustration takes six-figure sum setting a new record READ MORE
100 dealers set for next Beccles Antiques Market READ MORE
ATG's in-depth guide to chess sets READ MORE
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