Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Banksy shredding stunt continues to inspire the art world around the globe
24 December 2018Street artist Banksy stunned the art world when his picture 'Girl with Balloon' automatically shredded itself in its frame moments after it sold for £1.04m at Sotheby's.
Hampshire auction house George Kidner to close
21 December 2018George Kidner Auctioneers and Valuers is to close following the retirement of its founder.
Ivory bill receives Royal Assent from Queen to become the Ivory Act 2018
20 December 2018The Queen has formally agreed to make the ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, into an Act of Parliament.
Third of rare Scotch vintage whisky tested found to be fake
20 December 2018A sample of vintage bottles of Scotch whisky tested in a Scottish laboratory has been found to be fake.
Government to gain more powers to keep art treasures in the UK
19 December 2018The government is launching a consultation on the future of the export system for art, antiques and antiquities, with the aim of forcing owners to ‘honour their commitment’ to sell when a matching offer is made from a UK buyer.
Anglo-Saxon pendant found in Norfolk field voted Britain’s favourite work of art
18 December 2018A rare Anglo-Saxon pendant found in Norfolk by a metal detectorist has been voted Britain’s favourite work of art bought by a museum.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including new faces at Halls and Hansons and a new office for Phillips
18 December 2018Our latest look at moves across the world of art and antiques.
New faces for art fair TEFAF Maastricht’s Showcase revealed
17 December 2018London dealer ArtAncient is among the six selected to show at TEFAF Maastricht on March 16-24, 2019.
Royal Assent close for ivory ban bill
17 December 2018The ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, has passed its final stage in the House of Commons and is awaiting Royal Assent before it is passed into law next year.
Five lots to watch at auction this week including a Marx Brothers photo and a Eric Ravilious bowl
17 December 2018With estimates from £200-£2000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Metal-detecting trend boosts ‘treasure’ discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running
13 December 2018Bronze Age golden jewellery and a Roman goddess kept in a margarine tub are among the discoveries dug up across the UK.
UK government’s ivory bill passes final stages in Parliament on way to becoming law
12 December 2018The ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, has passed its final stage in the House of Commons and is awaiting Royal Assent before it can become law next year.
Rare Summer Palace bronze found in British seaside bungalow returns to China
11 December 2018An exceptionally rare Western Zhou bronze, taken when the Summer Palace was sacked by British troops in 1860, has been returned to China.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including a new face at Chiswick
11 December 2018Our latest look at moves across the world of art and antiques.
Female focus for latest Old Masters tie-up between fashion designer Victoria Beckham and auction house Sotheby’s
10 December 2018Auction house Sotheby’s teamed up with fashion designer Victoria Beckham on an Old Master art exhibition for the second time this year.
Franses to stay in gallery home after Supreme Court ruling
10 December 2018Tapestry and textiles specialist Franses has won a landmark Supreme Court case against its landlord, allowing it to continue to operate from the London gallery that has been its home for more than 25 years.
Got the travel bug? Check out three upcoming travel related events in the art and antiques trade
08 December 2018Three auction houses are holding travel-related events with highlights including panoramas and suitcases.
Former Christie’s gavelmaster Hugh Edmeades has replaced ‘The Hammerman’ Richard Madley as the Indian Premier League auctioneer
06 December 2018Auctioneer Richard Madley has been replaced with former Christie’s auctioneer Hugh Edmeades by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Tapestry gallery wins ‘David vs Goliath’ court battle against landlord to stay in St James’s home
05 December 2018Tapestry and textiles specialist Franses won a landmark Supreme Court case against its landlord the Cavendish Hotel, allowing it to continue to operate from the London gallery that has been its home for more than 25 years.
Antiques dealer and TV presenter Paul Martin to open new gallery in Wiltshire
05 December 2018Former Flog It! TV presenter Paul Martin is to open a new art and antiques gallery in the historic Cotswold market town of Corsham in February.