Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
BADA Friends returns to in-person events this summer
27 March 2021BADA Friends, part of The British Antique Dealers' Association, ran a virtual schedule through lockdown but is returning to physical events.
Masterpiece London postponed but the Petworth fair will take place this summer
25 March 2021Masterpiece London has postponed the physical edition of its fair this year but The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair is to go ahead this summer.
Olympia Auctions backs cultural institutions in face of funding issues caused by coronavirus
25 March 2021Olympia Auctions is planning to raise money for cultural institutions suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lorry driver sentenced after Bulgarian coins and antiquities seized at Dover
24 March 2021A Bulgarian man has been jailed for two years after antiquities estimated to be worth more than £76,000 were found in his lorry by Border Force in Dover, Kent.
Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar
23 March 2021Artefacts found buried in the ground by metal detectors across the UK has yet again increased Treasure finds allowing museums to boost their collections.
Silver Vaults to remain but Koopman plans Mayfair move
22 March 2021The future of The London Silver Vaults on Chancery Lane is secure thanks to a new landlord but long-time resident Koopman Rare Art is leaving for Mayfair.
Chelsea fair autumn date and new director
22 March 2021The Chelsea Antiques Fair has confirmed dates for the autumn and hired a new director.
Seal gave status to illegitimate offspring
22 March 2021A wax seal matrix bought at auction by National Museums Scotland has revealed how James V of Scotland (1512-42) treated one of his illegitimate sons.
Plea to help track down stolen Daniel Quare pocket watch
20 March 2021A Daniel Quare pocket watch has gone missing in transit and its owner hopes the trade may help locate it.
Rare Scottish Stewart seal saved for nation
18 March 2021A wax seal matrix bought at auction by National Museums Scotland has revealed how James V of Scotland (1512-42) treated one of his illegitimate sons.
Promotions and appointments – news across the art and antiques sector around the world
17 March 2021A new fair director in London, a promotion at Bonhams US and a new auction location in South Africa - here is a round-up of the latest moves.
Fees proposal for ivory exemptions
15 March 2021The UK government is proposing a fee structure to cover the costs of processing antiques that qualify as exemptions under the 2018 Ivory Act.
New event planned as Paris Biennale ‘turns the page’
15 March 2021A new art and antiques fair is being planned for the end of November to replace the Paris Biennale (Biennale des Antiquaires).
Churchill’s slippers, brandy glass and cigar box sell for five-figure sums each in two auctions
13 March 2021The appeal of items once owned by Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) has grown in recent years.
Promotions and appointments across the art and antiques sector
11 March 2021The latest hires and moves including at Christie’s, London Art Week and Gem-A.
Consultation on exemption process for Ivory Act launched
10 March 2021The UK Government has launched a consultation on how exemptions to allow the trade in some items under the Ivory Act will be implemented and processed.
Antiques Roadshow locations released for summer 2021 but coronavirus guidelines remain
09 March 2021The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow has released the locations for the recording of its programmes in the summer of 2021.
Police probe provenance of Meiji ivories
08 March 2021Police are investigating the provenance of a collection of Japanese ivories in connection with a high-value burglary in Surrey.
Fairs make welcome return to calendar
08 March 2021Fair organisers are now planning for the spring and summer as the roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions in England allows outdoor events to be held from April.
Consultation launched for Portobello’s five-year plan
08 March 2021Kensington and Chelsea Council is launching a new five-year plan for Portobello Road Market and is asking the trade to submit feedback.