News in Brief

US book dealership Raab Collection is offering a document from the final days of President Abraham Lincoln.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the auction of a Minoan bowl once owned by Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including an ancient Chinese bronze vessel stolen 40 years ago being recovered after emerging at Sotheby’s.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a forum on the Ivory Act hosted by dealer Michael Baggott and NAVA Propertymark.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the Louvre Museum using its pre-emption right to secure a 19th century cast of the Vénus de Milo at an Artcurial auction

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including Phillips’ chief executive officer Stephen Brooks leaving the firm after nearly three years at the helm.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including two rare artworks sold through auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s have been temporarily blocked from export.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a the auction of a BBC archive including records, memorabilia and equipment.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart at a New York auction.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a Houdini linen-backed sheet setting an auction record for any magic poster.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a 17th century stumpwork depicting King Charles II that sold for a six-figure sum to a collector from South Yorkshire.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the inaugural auction at RWB Auctions' new saleroom, a former Co-Op supermarket in Royal Wootton Bassett.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a Henry Moore alabaster head at Sotheby’s.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the sale of a rare Safavid masterpiece at Bonhams.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including details of the contents from Ombersley Court at Christie's.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including details of the funeral for dealer John Read Smith.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a sculpture by François-Xavier Lalanne making an auction record in Paris.