History under the hammer

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

PAINTING NOSTALGIA Artist Polly Mabel Nicolaou creates ...

There’s a treat in store for lovers of history, design and fine food at Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire. The estate was redesigned in the 19th century by Sir John Soane, and today it integrates collections

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

A must-see for Radiohead fans, this show looks at the 30-year collaboration of artist Stanley Donwood and Radiohead’s lead singer, Thom Yorke, alongside iconic images of the band. On display are origi

Shop of the month Bennison Fabrics, No 16, ...