Star sales

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

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

ACA, KING’S LYNN. 14-15 JUNE

Buyers continue to stump up for restored minters – but barn-finds continue to surprise the experts too

Canny collectors should swoop in when an artist falls out of fashion–but always pay attention to quality, because even the greatest names, such as Picasso, made the odd pot-boiler

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