Auctions

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

Antiques expert and author Mark Hill helps you get the best deals from online antiques auctions. Illustrations Polly Fern

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

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…

With estimates starting from just £50, there's an array of beautiful yet affordable paintings to be found at the Cheffins Affordable Art Sale

James and Sophie Perkins' treasure trove of unusual art and antiques will be sold at Dreweatts this January

From a covetable medicine cabinet to a prized dinner service, these unusual antiques all have wonderful stories to tell

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

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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

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...

Fellows named by Antiques Trade Gazette as top of regional sale rankings

Luke Honey salutes the iconic chair designed by the late Lord Snowdon for the Prince of Wales' Investiture in 1969

Christie's sale celebrates the art of accumulating a cabinet of curiosities

A brilliant antique find could be just a click away. Discover the best auction portals and online antiques shops with our handy guide

Four antiques experts provide their tips for buying antiques with an affordable price tag

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

Add some stardust to your collections by investing in a piece of movie memorabilia owned by Richard Attenborough

Following the sale of Napoleon's hat at Christie's, discover the history of the Emperor's headware

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