A clowder of cats

A17th-century beadwork basket, with visual references to the Restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660, was a star lot at Roseberys’ Fine & Decorative sale. The beautifully preserved piece was from t

William Blake, Samuel Palmer and Beatrix Potter all inspired Maurice Sendak, as demonstrated by a sale of his own drawings and those he collected

PAINTING NOSTALGIA Artist Polly Mabel Nicolaou creates ...

From topless staddle stones outperforming complete ones to two versions of the same desk selling on the same day 212 miles apart, bizarre occurrences are par for the course at contents sales

Online galleries have transformed how we discover and collect pieces – these platforms offer a curated selection that’s just a click away

If there’s one thing Sarah Eden knows how to do, it’s provide overlooked creatures with a moment in the spotlight. From quietly noble badgers to the much-maligned mouse, her oil paintings lift the eve