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Dealer Gray MCA to represent legendary fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez
Gray MCA takes on the responsibility of the estate of Antonio Lopez (1943-87) and his lifelong partner Joan Ramos this month. 14 December 2018
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What lots caught bidders’ eyes this week? Five auction highlights including a Spitfire instrument panel and a Barlow-painted Doulton Lambeth vase
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14 December 2018
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  • Star Wars costume designer’s personal sketchbook makes £100,000 at Bonhams
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NewsDifferent faces of the Old Masters market
A series of portraits by some of the biggest names in the Old Master market led the way at the latest sales in this category in London. Among them were two versions of a Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) portrait – one fully ascribed to the artist.
NewsDealers launch watchdog site to raise awareness of thefts
Two south-west of England antiques dealers have launched an ‘Antiques Watchdog’ site designed to raise awareness of shoplifting in shops and centres around the country.
News‘A quite extraordinary day’ as sleeping Asian bronzes bring multi-estimate sums in regions
Dealers’ DiaryMuseum's tribute to Manxman Archibald Knox
News DigestPrecious metals prices : issue 2371
Dealers’ DiarySix new dealer catalogues – including Mackinnon Fine Furniture's latest offering
NewsFranses to stay in gallery home after Supreme Court ruling
Fairs & MarketsAntiques centres in Hungerford and Banbury bucking the retail trend
Letters & OpinionATG letters: TEFAF dealers vetting decision is just bizarre
Letters & OpinionATG letters: Charging for condition reports is ridiculous as auctioneers don’t know everything

Asian Art Special

Special focus on the Asian art market
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Asian ArtRockefeller pattern Chinese export porcelain ware brings demand
Among the most coveted of all the standard Chinese export porcelain designs is the so-called ‘Rockefeller’ pattern or Palace ware.
Asian ArtUK sales – a coming together of cultures
Despite the disparity in numbers, the market for Chinese and Japanese works of art are increasingly aligned.
Asian ArtYuan peony jar leads Dublin sale of Asian art
Asian ArtMing period brick from the Great Wall of China sells at Somerset auction
Asian ArtSotheby's hope to be big in Japan again with London sale
Asian ArtMeiji cloisonné provides boost to English salerooms
Asian ArtDe Waal Netsuke collection brings welcome addition
Asian ArtKey Asian art selling centres around the world

Jewellery Special

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JewelleryWhite gloves sale for Shannon jewels
The white-glove sale of the Shannon collection of jewellery at Woolley & Wallis was topped at £22,000 by a gold bracelet by Omar Ramsden.
JewelleryBissinger gemset cameo brooch turns heads
An agate, enamel and gemset cameo brooch carved with the profile of a classical maiden and signed verso for Georges Bissinger turned heads in an turns heads in an Oxford auction.
JewellerySnake symbol of eternal love warms auctioneer's heart
JewelleryJewels acquired by Gas Board engineer shine in Derby
JewellerySwedish jewellery and portrait miniature in Leominster sale
JewelleryLord Byron memorial ring fetches £9200 at Yorkshire auction
JewelleryMurphy pendant sparkles in Salisbury
JewelleryThe nine lives of Cartier’s creative genius

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From Ancient to Renaissance: Five top sculptures from London’s auction series including an early Roman statue of a poet

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Rare Summer Palace bronze found in British seaside bungalow returns to China

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British self-portrait and a child ‘kolf’ player star among London Art Week gallery sales

11 December 2018

Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including a new face at Chiswick

11 December 2018

Fine Art Society offers collection at Sotheby’s after leaving New Bond Street home of 142 years

10 December 2018

Female focus for latest Old Masters tie-up between fashion designer Victoria Beckham and auction house Sotheby’s

10 December 2018

Five lots to watch at auction this week including a mirror linked to the Titanic and a Martin Brothers pottery dog.

10 December 2018

Get in touch with nature at your local saleroom: Six lots inspired by plants and animals

10 December 2018

They said what?! The week in quotes from the art and antiques market including Richard Madley on the new auctioneer for the Indian Premier League

09 December 2018

Got the travel bug? Check out three upcoming travel related events in the art and antiques trade

08 December 2018

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