As ATG readers may recall from previous articles, when it comes to the works of the great ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) depictions of game birds tend to be the most commercial ...

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 ...

The Fine Jewellery sale at Dreweatts in Newbury on March 19 includes this 1… ...

The British Art Market Federation (BAMF) has welcomed the government’s announcement of changes to the Temporary Admission ...

The cigar case given as a token of appreciation for safely transporting General Espartero Baldomero to exile in England found plenty of admirers at Noonans The cigar case given by Spanish general ...

As with Pierre Jeanneret and his vision for Chandigarh in India, Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012) is famous for his involvement in ...

Held by the same Dutch family for just over 300 years, a very high grade Elizabeth I gold Sovereign comes for sale this week. The coin, one that would have been familiar to William Shakespeare, ...

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news that Lord Ashcroft’s medal collection is no longer to be displayed at the Imperial War Museum in London ...

A shot fired in 1832 eliminated the last of the great bustard (otis tarda) in Great Britain. The lar… ...

A collection of works owned by German-born art historian Klaus Hinrichsen (1912-2004), a key figure in promoting émigré art in the UK, emerged at the latest specialist Prints & Multiples sale at south ...

The ‘Victorian Village’ at Flambards theme park, consigned to Penzance saleroom Lay’s for sale on March 25-28, has been sold by private treaty ...

A depiction of a great bustard by the ornithological illustrator William Hayes captures the twilight years of a bird driven to extinction in Britain A picture by William Hayes (1729-1799) depicting a ...