That, at least, was the theory. In fact, relatively little Irish ‘provincial’ silver made the journey to the metropolis to receive official approval – for reasons of security and economy. It is a ...

An intimate work by Irish artist Sir John Lavery (1856-1941) has sold for £360,000 at Sworders.

The personal collection of notes, research, transcripts and photographs belonging to former BBC sports commentator David Coleman (1926-2013) appeared at a recent sale held by RWB Auctions in Royal ...

One of the great English historic country houses, Temple Newsam was originally built by Thomas Lord … ...

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Crane Kalman Gallery is staging an exhibition celebrating the work of British painter Mary Newcomb (1922-2008). The show, which runs at the London gallery from March 6-April 19, will feature many ...

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a key work by the renowned studio potter Hans Coper (1920-81) being found in a back garden and now being offered at Chiswick ...

A major consignment of Old Masters is coming up at Sotheby’s New York in May which the saleroom said is poised to break the ...

Modern names were among the major sellers at the recent staging of Frieze Los Angeles.

A Flemish Old Master lost to scholars for almost a century has emerged from a private source at Woolley & Wallis. The work by ...

A 1963 first UK issue of The Amazing Spider-Man comic – the first to solely focus on the superhero – appeared at a recent auction at Ewbank’s. The comic, written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby and ...

A draft of a composition by Edward Elgar has been acquired by the British Library in a deal organised through Christie’s. It will be reunited with the sketchbook the composer tore the pages from ...