A painting known as ‘the Wantage Botticelli’ which emerged from a British aristocratic collection after 120 years drew a strong bidding battle at Sotheby’s latest Old Master evening sale in London.

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The Worcester factory was founded at Warmstry House in 1751 by a deed of partnership with 15 members. The period from foundation to 1783, when it was acquired by Thomas Flight, is known as the First ...

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 ...

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The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a pair of neoclassical tables, believed to be Hobbs-Buggins fakes, selling for a tiny fraction of their original retail ...

Antiques Roadshow expert and militaria specialist Graham Lay has passed away. A well-known personality on the show for more than 25 years, his death was announced by the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.

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Artefacts found buried in the ground by metal detectors across the UK has yet again increased Treasure finds allowing museums to boost their collections.

A bible written and illuminated by the Sarum Master has returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 years after being written there.

A new record for any Star Wars toy has been set in the US with the appearance at auction of a rare prototype action figure - the J-slot rocket-firing Boba Fett.

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a late Tudor or early Stuart purse with a connection to Mary, Queen of Scots bringing remarkable competition at an auction ...