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Wednesday 15 April 2026 Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

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People Tributes: Trade pays respects to Asian art dealer Michael Goedhuis Condolences and memories of the well-respected Asian art dealer Michael Goedhuis were shared by the trade this week following his death aged 84. READ MORE
Furniture Alice in slumberland: Bed once belonging to Alice Liddell comes to auction A bed slept in by Alice Liddell (1852–1934), the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, comes to auction. READ MORE
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Events News: Home of the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire opens to the public for one-day this summer Elveden Hall, the one-time home of the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire, will open to the public for one day this summer, sponsored by Sworders. READ MORE
International New museum: French institution due to open in 2028 buys 17th century scientific instruments at auction A new museum currently under construction just outside Paris has made two purchases at Hôtel Drouot this month. READ MORE
Arts & Crafts Wonder of woodwork: Six lots from Arts & Crafts Lake District cabinetmaker snapped up at Cumbrian sale Items by the Arts & Crafts Lake District cabinetmaker and woodcarver Ernest John Oldcorn, who trained at Gillows of Lancaster, were sold at 1818 Auctioneers. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:
French brocante in an Essex house READ MORE Bumper selection of jewellery on offer at Birmingham event READ MORE Saleroom goes for an Edinburgh extension READ MORE Full contents of our latest issue BROWSE HERE
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