Penal crosses take their name from the series of laws the restricted the rights of Roman Catholics and other nonconformists.

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of an Old Master making over 40 times estimate ...

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Christie’s becomes the first international auction house to secure a presence in the Gulf state and appoints managing director in the kingdom.

London firm Charles Ede is expanding its repertoire and has brought in James Richards to launch its new approach which ...

Seeking a Thatcher-era neon lycra bodystocking? 1970s kaftan? Maybe you want something 'very demure, very mindful'. Matthew ...

The Toronto Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair is a literary magnet for collectors, librarians, archivists, scholars, academics and dealers. The 2024 Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair is taking place September ...

The first part of the auction of the extraordinary coin collection of Lars Emil Bruun (1852-1923) raised a total of €14.8m (£12.5m) including premium last week.

Christie’s is to return to the classic car market following an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company. The new business, that Christie’s says will boost its leadership in luxury goods sector, will be ...

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of auctioneer Catherine Southon moving to new premises with a permanent saleroom.

A descendent of Edward Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who was Prime Minister three times in the 1850s and 1860s, consigned an extraordinary autograph album for sale at Chiswick Auctions. As part of a ...

The two-day sale at Adam Partridge in Macclesfield includes seven works by John Bellany (1942-2013). Purchased directly from the artist’s wife, they formed part of the seminal exhibition held at ...