“There are more shippers than ever before and the customer now has power to shop around.”
Graham Enser, managing director at fine art logistics firm Cadogan Tate, speaking on the changing shape of the shipping and delivery sector.
“Yes.”
New environment minister Michael Gove on whether he will consider reinstating the pledge for a total ivory ban.
“We would never entertain the idea here. If we were to ever consider hallmarking overseas it would be with a different mark altogether, not the leopard.”
Robert Organ, deputy warden at The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, speaking out against the practice of UK hallmarks being used to stamp items overseas.
“I cannot imagine that many dedicated collectors will fail to come.”
Errol Manners of first-time Masterpiece exhibitor E & H Manners.
“Today’s sale reflects the market’s growing interest in and demand for works by home-grown artists. To once again set a world record for a work by David Jagger, particularly with a such a striking portrait of exceptional quality, is a wonderful result.”
Matthew Bradbury, Director of Modern British and Irish Art at Bonhams after posting a major record for David Jagger when a self portrait from 1928 sold at £221,000 on June 14.
“Events focusing on a particular subject are a good way to engage with people who are not necessarily familiar with a traditional art and antiques fair or the trade in general.”
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair director Mieka Sywak on the trade body’s first event with Killik & Co, new fair sponsor.
