Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Getty Museum buys 39 Dutch drawings from private collector
15 October 2020A group of Dutch drawings put together by a collector over a number of years has been acquired by the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Gramophone bought by the Rothschild family for Waddesdon Manor comes to auction
14 October 2020A rare gramophone believed to have been bought by James de Rothschild (1878-1957) of the Rothschild banking dynasty, for the family home of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, is coming to auction next week.
Bonhams’ expands management team with new hire
14 October 2020Bonhams has hired Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, a luxury and consumer goods specialist, to become non-executive chairman of the auction house.
Rare glazed 14th century tiles to be returned to Uzbekistan with help from the British Museum and UK Border Force
13 October 2020A collection of glazed tiles believed to be 14th century examples from a memorial complex near Samarkand are to be returned to Uzbekistan.
Christie’s takes third way on premium structure
12 October 2020Christie’s has changed its buyer’s premium levels this autumn – creating clear air between its fee structure and those used at Sotheby’s and Bonhams.
Aston’s premises go to ‘friendly rival’ as Special Auction Services expands into the Midlands
12 October 2020Special Auction Services is expanding into the West Midlands and has taken over the premises of toy and collectables specialist Aston’s Auctioneers & Valuers in Dudley.
The new Roo and the latest launches for dealer premises
12 October 2020With the UK still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic, businesses continue to focus on online sales, but many antiques dealers also recognise the importance of physical premises. Here are five recent openings or expansions across the UK.
Photos commissioned by Queen Victoria come to auction
10 October 2020An archive of works by photographer Alexander Lamont Henderson ((1838-1907), including those commissioned by Queen Victoria, will be offered at auction next week.
TEFAF Maastricht 2021 moved to May
08 October 2020The planned TEFAF Maastricht fair scheduled for next year has moved to May.
Nineteenth century furniture and decorative arts dealer creates online auction at Sotheby’s
08 October 2020Mayfair dealer Adrian Alan is to auction a collection of items from his stock at an online-only sale held by Sotheby’s.
Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sets auction record in New York
07 October 2020A complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was hammered down at $27.5m (£21.3m) at Christie’s New York.
Sotheby’s opens shop in Bond Street saleroom as auction houses grow their focus on private and retail sales
05 October 2020Sotheby’s has opened a new shop in its Bond Street galleries retailing art, design and luxury items.
Help build knowledge of ‘architect’ sitter
05 October 2020Can you help to identify this gentleman architect sitter in this Giuseppe Bonito (1707-89) picture?
New hires across the art and antiques sector including at Dreweatts and Bonhams
03 October 2020The latest Movers and Shakers at auction houses and dealers.
Christie’s offers dedicated sale of works from Italian dealer Giuseppe Rossi’s collection
02 October 2020Items from the collection of the late Italian dealer Giuseppe Rossi (1914-89) are to be offered at Christie’s this month.
Rare Sumerian plaque to return to Iraq with help of British Museum
30 September 2020A 4000-year-old limestone sculpture is to go on temporary display before returning to Iraq.
IACF Peterborough gets green light for October event
29 September 2020The Peterborough Festival of Antiques is to go ahead as planned this week.
New rules force indoor fairs to close their doors
28 September 2020More indoor antiques and collectables fairs have been called off as coronavirus cases rise again and restrictions increase.
Fitzwilliam Museum acquires European masterpieces from the estate of banker George Pinto
26 September 2020Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum has acquired three paintings for the nation from the estate of George Pinto (1929- 2018).
Chancellor announces job support scheme and further help for businesses
24 September 2020Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new Job Support Scheme.