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Tuesday 16 September 2025 Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Arts and Crafts Museum acquisition: Bedford gallery revealed as buyer The long journey through private collections, auctions and dealerships taken by a William Burges (1827-81) jade bowl has ended at a museum and art gallery in Bedford. READ MORE
Image copyright: E. Ambroselli.
Sculpture Fundraising: French royal chateau launches campaign to buy rediscovered sculpture The Château Royal de Blois in France has launched a fundraising campaign to buy a terracotta bust of Louix XIII's brother Gaston d'Orléans. READ MORE
Stolen News: Information sought to help recover pocket watches stolen from museum in Exeter Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a burglary at a museum in Exeter. READ MORE
Fairs Memories: Four decades of The Decorative Fair Who best to ask about how the fair has evolved than stalwarts since the very first event? READ MORE
Militaria Great George: Badge of honour rides into auction This 18th century Order of the Garter ‘Great George’ pendant collar badge, modelled in the round as a figure of St George slaying the dragon, was in demand at a London sale. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:
News in brief including Sotheby's reporting a $248m annual loss READ MORE Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE East London's Giant Flea goes west READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue BROWSE HERE
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