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New faces at auction houses Sotheby's, Bonhams, Kingham and Orme, Bamfords and Morphy – the latest Movers & Shakers
New and returning faces across the auction world in the UK, Hong Kong and US. 24 September 2020
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Coronavirus: art and antiques fairs in conference centres and exhibition halls cannot go ahead this autumn
23 September 2020
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TEFAF launches digital marketplace
23 September 2020
  • Coronavirus: Art & Antiques for Everyone cancels winter fair
    22 September 2020
  • Indian bronzes returned by Met's Art and Antiques Unit
    22 September 2020
  • A Russian brooch and a sketch for a famous Antarctic explorer painting are among seven lots to watch at auction this week
    21 September 2020
  • Top stories this week – including news from the first higher-end vetted fair to take place since the lockdown ended
    20 September 2020

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NewsClarion implements refund contingency for Winter Olympia fair
A refund plan for exhibitors at the planned Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia has been announced by organisers should government restrictions make it impossible to run.
NewsFabled Una and the Lion proof set returns to auction
A celebrated Una and the Lion proof set minted in the first year of Queen Victoria’s reign returns to auction next month.
NewsPlanning changes threaten Portobello shops
News DigestPick of the week: The Stobwasser box that was up to snuff
News DigestThe $275,000 toast to a Golden Guinness Girl
Feature: Post-War & Contemporary ArtThe normal new: Contemporary art remains at the core of auction and retail market
Feature: Post-War & Contemporary ArtCromwell Place: A new style of gallery space
Dealers’ DiaryBuyers and sellers have a masked ball at the Petworth antiques fair
Fairs, Markets & CentresPeterborough returns with over 2000 dealers
InternationalA taste of the new French season

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
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Modern British ArtBrangwyn pushes the boat out
A group of works on paper generated decent action at Keys’ online-only sale of 20th Century design and modern art.
Modern British ArtCollectors give Grosvenor artist Greengrass a try
The linocuts produced by artists from the Grosvenor School provided an ideal medium to portray speed and movement in the inter-war machine age – and were perfect for sport subjects too.
Modern British ArtDrought supplies ample artistic inspiration for Mod Brit duo
Modern British ArtCedric Morris' pupil David Carr creates his own interest
Modern British ArtView of Swansea street before the bombs
Modern British ArtWinifred Nicholson lights up Somerset sale
Modern British ArtSoap star’s secret Mod Brit cache
Modern British ArtKelly now enjoying the Lakes limelight
Modern British ArtPictures by St Ives artist Peter Lanyon head to museums
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo shows his steel

Jewellery Highlights

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
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JewelleryAntique pieces dominate even as bidders move online
Circumstances are quickly changing the way items are bought and sold at auction – but the first principles of quality, keen pricing and provenance still apply.
JewelleryCollector interview: Completely in jewel control
Researcher, archivist, gemmologist, specialist and collector Georgina Izzard describes her fascination.
JewelleryHow the circles of life affect values at auction
JewelleryThe four ‘Cs’ – and the right location
JewelleryArts & Crafts necklace in Shrewsbury
JewelleryBoston enjoys the Etruscan revival
JewelleryVictorian tiaras from dealer feature in Downton Abbey film
JewelleryAl Thani dispersal was unparalleled in recent memory
JewelleryIvory cufflinks with Pre-Raphaelite design bring demand
JewelleryCameo role for Victorian jewels

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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Arms & ArmourAntiques dealer's French imperial naval eagle soars at auction
According to his family, this French imperial naval eagle was purchased by the dealer Jack Webb over the counter at his shop in Camden Passage.
Arms & ArmourErskine Childers’ sword sells in Irish auction
The collecting of English military swords is a science in itself.
Arms, Armour & MilitariaSilver tureen salutes captain’s fighting spirit
Arms, Armour & MilitariaRegimental badge is a cut above
Arms, Armour & MilitariaHands of history for Nelson memorabilia collectors
Arms & ArmourRAF helmet soars above estimate
Arms, Armour & MilitariaExtra award marks ‘Forlorn Hope’ bravery
Arms, Armour & MilitariaShako of sadness emerges at Tunbridge Wells sale
Arms & ArmourEager for Hever armour
Arms & ArmourSiamese sword has eastern edge

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Stolen collection of antiquarian books worth £2.5m recovered from underground store in Romania

19 September 2020
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Military Cross awarded to Iraq war hero sells at Adam Partridge

18 September 2020

Complete set of Gould’s Birds of Britain stars in our pick of five auction highlights this week

18 September 2020

Coronavirus: Two more French fairs called off this autumn plus Fine Arts Paris rescheduled

17 September 2020

Naval scene with links to Nelson family comes to auction in Wiltshire

16 September 2020

New hires and expansion plans – Movers & Shakers across the auction house sector

15 September 2020

An early television transmitter and a Mouseman cupboard are among the six lots to watch at auction this week

14 September 2020

Top stories this week – including news of the British Museum buying a collection of 103 Hokusai drawings

13 September 2020

Selling now: Exhibitors report “exciting” opening day at Petworth as dealers and buyers reunite after coronavirus lockdown

12 September 2020

London Art Week launches second symposium with focus on Raphael

12 September 2020

Royal clockmaker’s musical table clock stars in our pick of five auction highlights sold this week

11 September 2020

Oldest surviving FA Cup to be offered at auction at Bonhams

10 September 2020

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