Sotheby’s lead Imps & Mods week with £17.5m Monet 20 June 2013 A painting of a Venetian palace by Claude Monet (1840-1926) led the latest round of Impressionist and Modern art auctions in London. Art Market
Dealers told to prepare for import VAT changes now 20 June 2013 Changes to the temporary import VAT scheme this month could have a major impact on dealers’ cash flow if they do not complete the necessary paperwork soon. Dealer NewsNews
Good vibes arrive from the East 19 June 2013 There was a good vibe around the Asian art sales this year. Auction Reports
Plaques signalling abstinence at the Qing court 19 June 2013 Abstinence was a ceremonial requirement prior to worshipping the ancestors, the heavens or other deities in the Qing court. Auction Reports
£440,000 Russian record set in South London 18 June 2013 Setting a major house record at South London auctioneers Rosebery’s, this oil painting by Léon Bakst (1866-1924) drew eight interested parties at the West Norwood saleroom last week. Art MarketNews
Tennants’ £8m extension to build three new salerooms 17 June 2013 Work has begun on an £8m expansion at Tennants which will provide three new salerooms. News
Debate poses the question: Do you need a gallery to succeed? 17 June 2013 The argument was lively at this year’s ATG debate at the Summer Olympia fair, as BADA and LAPADA dealer Lennox Cato and Be Smart About Art founder Susan Mumford, disputed whether a gallery is still necessary for business in the modern marketplace. Dealer News
Gros suspended over cash payment 17 June 2013 Henri Gros, partner in the Paris auctioneers Gros & Delettrez, has been suspended for two months for accepting €200,000 in small denomination notes from a Chinese buyer after the Paul-Louis Weiller sale in April 2011. International
Fangio racer leads Goodwood sale 17 June 2013 What must be one of the most iconic racing cars ever to come up for sale will be offered by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 12. Previews
Major Fragonard portrait at Bonhams 17 June 2013 Bonhams have announced that they have secured potentially the most valuable lot among the works being sold from the Dr. Gustav Rau collection. PreviewsArt Market
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