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Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass

A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.

Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing

Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.

The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve

In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.

BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare

Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.

The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction

Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.

Antiques Roadshow's record £1.5m Fabergé discovery

BBC's Antiques Roadshow makes television history as a stunning Fabergé flower sculpture becomes the most valuable item ever appraised on the programme, leaving experts speechless with its seven-figure valuation.

Petworth: The Quintessential English Market Town

Step into Petworth, West Sussex - where historic charm meets antique hunting paradise. Explore this stunning market town that feels frozen in time, from its independent shops to the magnificent National Trust estate.

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