1) Antiques Roadshow locations released for summer 2021 but coronavirus guidelines remain
The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow has released the locations for the recording of its programmes in the summer of 2021.
Presenter Fiona Bruce at a previous Antiques Roadshow event. Image credit: BBC / Pamela Parkes.
2) New online auction site and the latest hires in the art and antiques sector
A TV show, a new online auction site and the latest appointments feature in our round up of moves across the world of art and antiques.
Artist Philip Raskin with his daughter Natasha Raskin Sharp.
3) Portrait miniatures head to Compton Verney from the estate of the late Lady Grantchester
A group of rare portrait miniatures has been gifted to the Warwickshire art gallery and country house Compton Verney.
Among the new portraits to join the Compton Verney gallery from by Lady Grantchester is this Henriette Rath (1773-1856): Madame Argand, née Blanc (1769-1848), signed and dated 'Hte Rath 1799' (lower right). Photo credit: © Christie’s.
4) Fairs make welcome return to calendar
Fair organisers are now planning for the spring and summer as the roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions in England aims to allow outdoor events to be held from April.
Sunbury Antiques fair at Kempton Park Racecourse pictured during the summer.
5) Police probe provenance of Meiji ivories
Police are investigating the provenance of a collection of Japanese ivories in connection with a high-value burglary in Surrey.
Among the items that the police seek information on is this monkey.
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