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Paul Viney, chairman of Woolley & Wallis and a 25-year veteran at the Salisbury saleroom, is handing over the role to colleague John Axford.

As part of the new prime minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle, new ministers for culture and for the environment have been appointed.

A selection of appointments across the sector including a book specialist at Bellmans

A selection of appointments across the art and antiques market including in Woolley & Wallis’ pictures department.

A selection of appointments across the art and antiques market.

A selection of appointments across the art and antiques market.

A selection of expansion news and appointments across the art and antiques market.

An update on recent appointments at auction houses and arts establishments.

An update on recent appointments in the world of art and antiques.

The Court of Appeals in London has upheld a decision that said advisor Simon de Pury was entitled to a $10m fee on the strength of a handshake agreement.

A selection of appointments across the art and antiques market.

The Pinault family, owner of auction house Christie’s, has pledged €100m for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris after the fire yesterday.

Victoria Borwick, president of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), has resigned after nearly four years in the post.