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Dealer marks 200th anniversary of infamous forger Henry Fauntleroy’s execution
Today, November 30, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the hanging of the banker and forger, Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824). Rumoured at the time to have squandered £250,000 in total on homes for his ...
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Macintyre Moorcroft chalice is among five lots to watch
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New record for an amp as John Lennon’s Vox hits six figures
John Lennon’s Vox amp became the most expensive ever item of its type when it fetched £151,200 including 25% buyer’s premium at Propstore.
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Top stories this week including news of a Georgian mahogany table making 22 times estimate
The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a George II or early George III mahogany silver or china table making a strong six-figure sum at Martel Maides.
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Mander to hold first auction at church saleroom in Norwich
Sudbury auction house Mander is to hold its first sale since opening a new saleroom in an 11th century church in Norwich. The Grade-I listed St Mary Coslany Church, located in the centre of the city, ...
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Christo design for ‘the world’s largest contemporary sculpture’ sells at Chiswick Auctions
An original drawing for the project that Christo (1935-2020) intended as his only permanent, large-scale public artwork emerged at a recent Chiswick Auctions sale. The highlight of the 20/21 Century ...
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Stanley Matthews’ Footballer of the Year award to appear at Gloucestershire auction
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John Lennon’s black velvet 'Imagine' jacket to be offered at Adam Partridge
Adam Partridge is selling one of the most stand-out pieces of pop culture fashion to come to market: John Lennon’s black velvet jacket he often wore (and was seen in the ‘Imagine’ film). The estimate ...
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The best House in Hampshire
Welsh working-class ‘urban creative’, Gordon House (1932-2004) was one of the hot, young talents at … ...
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Pattie Boyd photographs of The Beatles to appear in Surrey auction
A set of five photographic prints donated by model and photographer Pattie Boyd to a charity are bei… ...
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'Unlikely to ever be equalled': Justin Schiller's remarkable collection of Mao's Little Red Books offered for £1m at Firsts Hong Kong
From the world’s largest collection of the Little Red Book to the first atlas of China made in Europe, London's book dealers are bringing rare pieces of history to Hong Kong Revived for 2024, Firsts ...
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Early enamel sign for the world's oldest provincial zoo sells at over three times estimate
This enamel sign – possibly an early AA tourist sign – is thought to have been displayed at Temple Meads Train Station to direct arriving passengers to The Clifton Zoo. The black on yellow text reads ...