Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including an automobilia specialist at Lawrences and a new CEO at Mall Galleries
03 November 2018Our latest look at new moves across auction houses and art dealerships.
UK issues export bar for Antonio Canova’s Bust of Peace sculpture
02 November 2018The UK government has issued an export bar on a previously lost Antonio Canova bust that sold at a Sotheby’s auction earlier this summer.
Sotheby’s “cautiously optimistic” about autumn auction season
01 November 2018Auction house Sotheby’s reported its third-quarter results for the three months to September 30 revealing a net loss of $27.8m (£21.43bn) - down 19% on the $23.5m posted a year ago.
Latest Titanic auction highlights include lifeboat plaques and poster of the return voyage that never happened
30 October 2018The latest Titanic sale at Devizes saleroom Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire achieved a 93% sold rate, with the top lots including life-boat plaques and an 18ct gold pocket watch.
Business rates cut is relief for antiques dealers and art galleries
29 October 2018Small antiques shops and art galleries have been given a reprieve on business rates with Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announcing a cut by a third for many small businesses.
Five lots to watch at auction this week (October 29-November 4, 2018) including a rare silver chocolate stirrer
29 October 2018From the first book ever written in the Antarctic to a silver chocolate stirrer, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
UK auction rooms ‘not aware’ of new laws on deactivated firearms
29 October 2018The National Ballistics and Intelligence Service (NABIS) has warned of a rise in defectively deactivated firearms offered at auction since the law changed this summer.
Painting made by artificial intelligence and algorithm sells for $350,000
26 October 2018A painting made by artificial intelligence has sold at Christie’s for a hammer price of $350,000 (£273,420).
Ivory bill amendments will limit powers of the civilian officers enforcing trade ban
25 October 2018An amendment to the ivory bill raised in the House of Lords will limit the powers of accredited civilian officers, a move welcomed by trade associations.
Shropshire auction house Perry & Phillips closes as director returns to dealing roots
25 October 2018Auction house Perry & Phillips in Bridgnorth will close after 170 years in business as its owner has decided to instead focus on running the antiques centre in the Shropshire town.
Sotheby’s expands into interior design market with relaunch of retail website
24 October 2018Viyet, a website selling interior design objects, vintage and antique furniture which auction house Sotheby’s bought earlier this year, has been relaunched as Sotheby’s Home.
Fundraising plea to build Suffolk gallery for archive of artworks by Enid Blyton illustrator and her family
23 October 2018A charitable trust formed to promote the art of The Soper Family is seeking funding to build a home for the archive.
Five auctions to watch this week (October 22-28, 2018)
22 October 2018A painting created by artificial intelligence and a table from a castle that featured in Harry Potter are among our five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Auction house Roseberys promotes Vicki Wonfor to joint management role
22 October 2018Auction house Roseberys has promoted Vicki Wonfor to joint managing director, working alongside chairman and joint MD Ian Cadzow.
Advertising Standards Authority continues strict scrutiny of the display of fees in the auction market
22 October 2018Auction house told it must improve the way it advertises extra sale charges and taxes
Auction house Christie’s criticised by Advertising Standards Authority over ‘misleading’ advert
17 October 2018An investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has found that a Christie’s auction advert was ‘misleading’ in relation to the notification of fees such as buyer’s premium.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including a new Florida auction house and hires at Gurr Johns and Robert Young Antiques
16 October 2018Our latest look at new moves across auction houses and art dealerships.
‘Big Top’ lots: Four circus-related collectables up for sale this autumn
16 October 2018It is not often that you get the chance to bid for your very own circus. But auction house Roseberys is offering just that. A handmade model of a circus is among the remarkable circus-related items up at auction this autumn. Here ATG selects four highlights.
Five auctions to watch this week (October 15-21 2018)
15 October 2018From an Armada table to a Titanic return poster, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Change to VAT threshold could hit many dealers
15 October 2018Small dealers have expressed their dismay at news that Chancellor Philip Hammond is considering a plan to bring many more businesses into the VAT system by reducing the threshold for paying.