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Napoleon hat

Ridley Scott's Napoleon hits cinemas as a Bonaparte bonanza takes hold of auction houses and dealers

28 November 2023

Napoleon director Ridley Scott’s film charting the rise and fall of the French emperor is in cinemas across the UK.

Frink's Study of the Artist's dog

A drawing by Elisabeth Frink from the collection of designer Mary Quant is among five lots to watch

27 November 2023

With estimates from £700, here are five previews of upcoming items.

Most Read

Top stories this week including a warning for Cornishware collectors

26 November 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included a conviction for ‘fake’ Cornishware jars.

Dutch Baroque panel

Rare Dutch Baroque panel stars in our pick of six auction highlights

24 November 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a 17th century engraved mother-of-pearl, bone and hardstone inlaid slate panel that more than doubled estimate at a single-owner sale.

Parliament

Self-employed tax cut and a business rates relief extension but Autumn Statement did not go far enough for art and antiques trade

23 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dubbed it an ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’ but the art and antiques trade still want more help following the fiscal measures announced on November 22. Dealer association LAPADA said the changes will only help minimally.

Edouard-Leon Cortés picture

Painting stolen in US recovered in UK after missing for 60 years

22 November 2023

A painting by post-impressionist artist Edouard-Leon Cortés (1882-1969) has been recovered after being stolen in the US sometime in the 1950s-60s.

Brexit

Report reveals Brexit continues to hurt the British art market's cross-border trade

21 November 2023

The British Art Market in 2023 report has revealed that UK global market share declined from 21% in 2016 to 18% in 2022, but it stays in second place.