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Sales

THE Earl Spencer has postponed Sotheby’s auction of the attic contents of Althorp, scheduled for June, until Spring next year.“Given the grave concerns about the spread of Foot and Mouth disease and the impossibility of predicting when the situation will improve, my most important priority right now must be to ensure that Althorp can safely open to the public as scheduled on July 1,” he said.

McCARTNEYS of Ludlow, Shropshire, have had to postpone their General and Antique sale from May 18 until Friday June 15, to follow their Fine Art and Antique sale. Tel: 01584 872251.

BAGSHAWS, which includes Wintertons Fine Arts, have transferred all house contents and general sales to their Lichfield, Staffs, site for the duration of the Foot and Mouth crisis, but will continue to be available for valuations at their regional offices or on site. Tel: 01543 263256.


Fairs

RAPHAEL Fairs have had to postpone their Antique and Flea Market at Berkeley Castle Meadows, Glos., from May 28 until Sunday, September 9.
Tel: 01453 511406.

DOCKREE’S have cancelled their May 17 sale of Antiques and Works of Art. It will now be held at 10.30am on June 28 at the Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport. Tel: 0161 485 1258.