Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
London rare book fair 'Firsts' cancelled and digital event to be launched
05 May 2020'Firsts, London’s Rare Book Fair 2020', has been cancelled for the summer and will instead be replaced with a digital version.
French auctions prepare to return as Drouot aims to reopen on May 25
04 May 2020The Paris auction centre Hôtel Drouot intends to reopen on May 25, pending “any government counter-argument”.
Heritage announces ‘significant expansion’ all on one site
04 May 2020Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas, is consolidating its three offices into one large global headquarters to incorporate offices, salerooms and cataloguing space.
Aussie art dealer looks back on UK influence
04 May 2020The UK and Australia have a strong connection, highlighted by commemorations such as the recent Anzac Day (April 25) to remember Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in the First World War.
Plea to help find photographica collection put together over 45 years but now stolen
02 May 2020A collection of cameras, photographs and accessories put together by a private collector for more than 45 years has been stolen from a storage unit in north London.
Urban artist creates new painting to raise money for NHS at Forum Auctions
01 May 2020Forum Auctions is hosting a single-lot live online-only sale to raise money for the NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Chance to record with Sting, have a coffee with Hillary Clinton or a Shakespearian acting lesson with Sir Patrick Stewart: all up for grabs at charity auction
28 April 2020Sotheby’s and Google will auction star-studded experiences to raise money for the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
Be alert to money laundering activity during lockdown says HMRC
27 April 2020HMRC has warned the art market to be on alert for money laundering attempts during the coronavirus pandemic.
More auction houses and dealers join movement to host sales to help Covid-19 NHS charity appeals
25 April 2020A number of auction houses and dealers have set up sales to raise funds for the under-pressure NHS in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Picture dealers unite to hold online auction to help NHS Charities
23 April 2020The Parker Gallery is holding an online timed auction on thesaleroom.com and part of the fees will be donated to NHS Charities to help with the coronavirus pandemic.
New faces at Sworders, Phillips and Bonhams - the latest Movers and Shakers from auction houses
21 April 2020Among the latest appointments across auction firms, Sarah Flynn has left Cheffins to join Sworders.
Sworders to roll out online auctions in May
20 April 2020Sworders is launching a new calendar of online-only and timed online auctions to satisfy demand from clients for sales next month.
Lively views during lockdown
20 April 2020You can’t visit dealers in person – but you could pop in to their homes and gardens online
Art dealers at home… and on the internet: dealers invite viewers to their homes and gardens
17 April 2020While the country has been in lockdown I have visited Philip Mould’s bedroom, Derek Johns’ wild flower garden, Simon Dickinson’s folly and Rhod McEwan’s Highland home.
Nine hours on rostrum is the new auction norm
13 April 2020A switch to online-only sales for auction houses has led to a rise in marathon sessions.
Present arms for an £11,000 result
13 April 2020Among the highlights of Antony Cribb’s Spring Virtual Arms and Armour sale was a collection of presentation swords.
New name and management for Buckinghamshire auction house
11 April 2020Buckinghamshire’s Dickins Auctioneers has rebranded to Claydon Auctioneers.
Auction houses and dealers hold sales to help Covid-19 NHS charity appeals
09 April 2020A number of auction houses and dealers are holding sales to raise funds for the under-pressure NHS in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Collectors donate 100 pieces of studio pottery and Modern British art to The Hepworth Wakefield museum
08 April 2020Two collectors of British studio pottery have bequeathed 100 pieces from their personal collection to The Hepworth Wakefield gallery in Yorkshire.
‘There are tools out there to operate in this new world’
06 April 2020A number of industrial and commercial-focused businesses have operated online-only and timed auctions for some time and have systems in place that allow for very little contact between individuals.