When they first came into use in the 1830s, friction matches were hazardous and could combust without warning, so vesta cases were something of a necessity. But as their production became more ...

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The highest auction price for Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944) for eight years came at Tennants (24% buyer’s premium) latest British, European & Sporting Art sale.

Two contrasting works by William De Morgan (1839-1917) – a sketchbook and a triple-lustre charger – were offered for sale by Dominic Winter in consecutive sales this month.

The latest episode of Fake or Fortune? featured two separate artworks belonging to different owners purporting to be by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). The second episode in the 13th series, titled ...

A London auction house is launching a new day honouring collectors. Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s has teamed up wit ...

A group of seven first edition hardback copies of the Harry Potter books, all signed by author JK Rowling, were hammered down at €130,000/£97,500 (or $162,500 including premium) by Heritage Auctions.

An ancient Egyptian cosmetic vessel made in the form of a grasshopper or cicada sold for £340,000 at Apollo Art Auctions in London on July 27. With an ownership history that begins with the famed ...

Pimlico Road gallery Anthony Outred is appealing for help to recover a Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant that was stolen from its premises. The bronze, measuring 8x14in (21x36cm), was a recent ...

With estimates from £500, here are five previews of items coming up at auction ...

After cricket fans have been enthralled by the exciting England vs India test series, bidding as well as batting and bowling will come into play at Newbury auction house Dreweatts. On August 19 the ...

A robe worn by magician and comedian Tommy Cooper (1921-84) during the performance in which he which he suffered a heart attack and collapsed on stage has been sold at a North Yorkshire auction.