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A collection of royal dog collars

The strangest royal memorabilia sold at auction

Forget mugs and tea towels, for the dedicated royal memorabilia enthusiast there are some true oddities to be found
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How to buy antiques online

How to buy antiques online

Antiques expert and author Mark Hill helps you get the best deals from online antiques auctions. Illustrations Polly Fern
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Apple green 'Swift Birkin 35' handbag, £7,600

A guide to buying vintage handbags at auction

If you're thinking of buying a vintage handbag at auction, read our expert auctioneers' advice to make sure you bag a high-quality bargain
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An illustration by Polly Fearne showing bidders in a salesroom

A beginners guide to buying at auction

If it’s your first time in an auction room, it might seem like a daunting place. But there’s a lot of fun to be had, and plenty of unique items to be bought…
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Lot 200, After Eugene Boudin estimate £100 - £200. Shot against Molly Mahon Coral wallpaper in Green.

Cheffins launches a sale of affordable artworks

With estimates starting from just £50, there's an array of beautiful yet affordable paintings to be found at the Cheffins Affordable Art Sale
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The main dining room at Aynhoe Park © Dreweatts

The eclectic contents of Aynhoe Park to be sold at auction

James and Sophie Perkins' treasure trove of unusual art and antiques will be sold at Dreweatts this January
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Surgeon Beatty’s medicine chest is available via 2covet.com

6 antiques with a fascinating back story

From a covetable medicine cabinet to a prized dinner service, these unusual antiques all have wonderful stories to tell
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Rembrandt Van Rijn, Self-portrait, wearing a ruff and black hat, 1632, est £12-16 million ($15-20 million) -Photographer Antony Jones (2)

Why a Rembrandt self-portrait broke a world record

This rare Rembrandt self-portrait made waves when it sold at Sotheby's earlier this year
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Blue and white display

An antiques-lover's guide to surviving a coronavirus lockdown

As the spread of Covid-19 in the UK is increasing, we thought we would share some fun ideas on how to spend your time in the case of self-isolation...
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Bedroom viewed alongside 1920s fireplace

Our Auction Special issue is here...

Programme Name: Fake or Fortune - TX: 08/08/2019 - Episode: De Chirico (No. 3 - De Chirico) - Picture Shows: with 'Still Life'  Fiona Bruce, Philip Mould - (C) BBC Studios - Photographer: Todd-White Art Photography - Ben Fitzpatrick

Painting thought to be a de Chirico masterpiece revealed to be worthless

BBC One's Fake or Fortune has discovered that a painting thought to be a de Chirico masterpiece, and originally valued at £50,000, is worthless
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Buzz Aldrin on the Moon

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Sotheby's employees pose with 'Love is in the Bin' by British artist Banksy during a media preview at Sotheby's auction house on October 12, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. During Sotheby's Contemporary Art Sale on 5th October the Banksy artwork 'Girl with Balloon' shredded through the bottom of the frame as it was sold. With Banksy being responsible for the shredding, the buyer has agreed to proceed with the sale and it is now titled 'Love is in the Bin' and said to be worth more than the £1.04million paid. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Banksy named UK's favourite artist of all time

Artist and art dealers discussing paintings

Antiques guide: how to shop for art

You may find the art world an unfamiliar and intimidating place. Do not fear. Here we show you how investing in art can be easy and affordable...
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Yellow diamond ring

Fellows named UK's leading regional auction house

Fellows named by Antiques Trade Gazette as top of regional sale rankings
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A pair of Prince Of Wales Investiture chairs

A royal seat: The Prince of Wales Investiture chair

Luke Honey salutes the iconic chair designed by the late Lord Snowdon for the Prince of Wales' Investiture in 1969
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A cabinet of curiosities sold at Christie's

Christie's sale celebrates the art of accumulating a cabinet of curiosities
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Mid-century pieces at The Modern Marketplace Show

The best online antiques auctions and shops

A brilliant antique find could be just a click away. Discover the best auction portals and online antiques shops with our handy guide
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Collection of Items in a London's antique shop

Ask the experts: How to buy affordable antiques

Four antiques experts provide their tips for buying antiques with an affordable price tag
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The first of six Batmobiles produced for the 1960s ABC Batman TV series

The most expensive movie memorabilia ever sold

We take a look at the most expensive film pieces ever sold, from costumes and cars to Judy Garland's red slippers
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The Great Escape movie poster

Richard Attenborough's movie memorabilia goes on sale

Add some stardust to your collections by investing in a piece of movie memorabilia owned by Richard Attenborough
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Napoleon's hat sold at auction

Following the sale of Napoleon's hat at Christie's, discover the history of the Emperor's headware
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H&A News: A coffee pot found at a house clearance fetches £41,900

An unassuming coffee pot beat its estimate by nearly 140 times at auction last week
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