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This dealer initiative was launched in 2004 with nine dealers holding selling exhibitions. In subsequent years more dealers participated but then the event tailed off. At the time of cancellation, the number was again nine.

In recent years, the event has been sponsored by insurance firm Heath Lambert, but without their help costs were prohibitive under present circumstances.

Although the phrase “decided to suspend” was used, there was no suggestion Sculpture Week would return next year.