Latest art, antiques and auctions news

Five pieces of fine antique furniture to add elegance to your home
If you’re looking to furnish your home with high quality items that combine function and a sense of history, then auctions are a great place to start looking.

The boy wizard: dedicated Harry Potter auction ready to cast a spell
A specialist sale of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books is being held this month by Rare Book Auctions UK.

Add a little Christmas sparkle with jewellery gifts from upcoming auction
This is the time of year when plenty of stunning pieces of jewellery emerge at auctions around the country, perfectly timed ahead of the Christmas festivities.

A contemporary eye – five striking modern pictures at upcoming auction
Each week plenty of Modern and Contemporary artworks appear at auctions all over world.

The human face: Five fascinating portraits at upcoming fine art auction
The sale at Parker Fine Art Auctions on November 7 will include 300 lots of pictures, 100 frames and also a library of art books which have come from a deceased artist’s studio.

Back into the light: Chinese art collection comes out of storage and heads to auction block
A large collection of Chinese art which has been held in storage for a century is being offered at auction house Roseberys.

Eye for design: decorate your home with an eyecatching piece at auction
Auctions are a great place to buy furnishings with a distinctive design or eyecatching look.

Six standout items from Apollo Art Auction’s upcoming Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities sale
With the upcoming sale at Apollo Art Auctions including pieces from two large collections, here’s your own chance to own a bit of history

Tsar's sword comes to auction
A Caucasian presentation shashka sword that once belonged to Nicholas II of Russia will be offered for sale at Apollo Art Auctions on October 12-13.

Elaborate Italian Renaissance armour to be sold at Apollo Art Auctions
The armour is part of Apollo Auction’s Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities sale and carries an estimate of £600,000-£1.2m.