Organisations
Trade organisations play an important role in the art and antiques market. Their remit may include lobbying, communicating information to members, offering professional development and qualifications, organising events, setting standards and ensuring adherence to them.
Other organisations listed in this section perform different functions such as providing online marketplaces, education or supplying other services to the art and antiques trade.
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2020 vision
23 December 2019For better or worse, Brexit is finally set to proceed and will be a major factor in the year ahead – as will timed auctions, anti-money laundering rules, the looming prospect of a near-total ivory trade ban, antiquities challenges and a new buying ethos based on cultural sensitivities, changes at major fairs and a growing ‘green’ movement.
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Seasonal good cheer for BADA specialists after strong sales
16 December 2019Two leading BADA members have reported strong sales to close out the year.
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Staffs figures in fresh focus
16 December 2019In preparation for the 25th anniversary of the Staffordshire Figure Association (SFA) in 2020, its 60 members worldwide are, for the first time, receiving a wall calendar.
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Election winners: Ashley Gray and Howard Walwyn voted onto BADA’s council
06 December 2019Ashley Gray of modern textile and fashion illustration dealer Gray MCA, along with horology dealer Howard Walwyn, have joined BADA’s ruling council, with Gray urging members to look beyond traditional antiques for the association’s future growth.
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East London foundry first to sign up to new digital ‘hallmark’ for bronze sculptures
03 December 2019Bronze Age Foundry in Limehouse, London, is the first foundry in the UK to adopt a new bronze hallmarking scheme.
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Fundraising effort for appeal against ivory ban ramps up
21 November 2019Dealers and collectors granted an appeal against a High Court ruling on the Ivory Act 2018 are redoubling their efforts to raise the necessary funds for legal fees.
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New faces at Phillips and The British Antique Furniture Restorers’ Association - the latest Movers and Shakers across the art and antiques market
19 November 2019An update on appointments from across the world of art and antiques.
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Legal bid to stop Ivory Act fails – but dealers and collectors are considering an appeal
05 November 2019A High Court challenge by dealers and collectors to a new UK law ushering in a near-total ban on the antique ivory has failed, but an appeal is possible.
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BADA chief Forgione steps down to head trade body
28 October 2019The British Antique Dealers’ Association is “considering options” after its chief executive, Marco Forgione, resigned to head the Institute of Export and International Trade.
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BADA chief Marco Forgione leaving after four years to head export trade body
23 October 2019As the new head of the Institute of Export and International Trade, Marco Forgione vows to “advocate, in the strongest terms, for the vital role of antiques and art in global trade”.
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The latest Movers and Shakers across the art and antiques market including at Roseberys, Hindman and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association
22 October 2019An update on appointments from across the globe.
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Export block for £3.5m Wright of Derby picture bought by Getty museum
17 October 2019The government is hoping to find a buyer to pay £3.5m to keep an 18th century picture by Joseph Wright of Derby in the UK.
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Revised anti-money laundering rules: five tips for auctioneers at the NAVA Forum
15 October 2019A change to EU law, requiring auction houses, dealers and agents in art and antiques to carry out checks on transactions and customers, will come into force in January 2020 – regardless of Brexit.
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Novice auctioneers take to the NAVA rostrum
14 October 2019At annual competition hopefuls discover how connecting with bidders will be crucial to their career success
ATG LETTERS: Make sure the BADA name is protected
12 October 2019MADAM – I have to say that I have been very upset and distressed, and also confused, by the events concerning principally the supposed sale of the majority shareholding of the BADA fair.
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NAVA novice auctioneers hear how 'the ability to inspire bidders' is key to their careers
11 October 2019Mastery of the challenging but essential art of engaging with bidders helped one young auctioneer win the coveted NAVA ‘Novice Auctioneer of the Year’ award this week.
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Art dealers help discover original Anthony van Dyck portrait in Liverpool gallery
08 October 2019A picture in Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery has emerged as an original Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) portrait.
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Bonhams to hold auctions on thesaleroom.com
07 October 2019In a move to increase its digital presence and reach new bidders, Bonhams has agreed a long- term partnership with Auction Technology Group, owner of online auction marketplace thesaleroom.com.
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Strong art sales at LAPADA Fair
07 October 2019Among a series of strong art sales reported from the recent LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair was an 18th century portrait of a lady offered by Jeremy Astfalck of The Old Corkscrew.
BADA makes better communication pledge
07 October 2019The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) has committed to greater transparency and more consultation with its 300-plus members before key decisions affecting the trade body’s future are made.
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