Customs figures reinforce UK’s status in international art market 25 March 2013 The annual cross-border customs figures have reinforced the United Kingdom’s status as one of the world’s two leading entrepot markets for art and antiques. News
Sotheby’s Canada quit auctions to focus on private sales 18 February 2013 After 45 years, Sotheby’s are to cease holding auctions in Canada to focus instead on private sales and sourcing material for the international market. International
Haida totem pole in Dorset 08 February 2013 A 19th/early 20th century totem pole brightly painted and carved with a beaver, a bear, a whale and a surmounted eagle with outspread wings is to go under the hammer at Duke’s of Dorchester in Dorset on February 14.
Dealers head to warmer climes as Miami comes alive 13 December 2012 While the UK art and antiques scene almost grinds to a halt over Christmas and January, Miami truly comes alive. International
Back in business with a £2m treasure 10 December 2012 Ritchies, the Toronto auction house founded in 1967 and declared bankrupt in 2009, are trading again. And in spectacular style. InternationalAuction Reports
Hurricane returns to its spiritual home for sale 05 November 2012 Bonhams’ December 3 sale at Brooklands will bring a powerful symbol of the Battle of Britain back to its spiritual home.
American trade resurface after battling Hurricane Sandy 05 November 2012 The art and antiques trade in North East America and Canada is returning to business as usual following the interruption caused by Hurricane Sandy. International
Insurance firm offer auction guarantees 29 May 2012 A new insurance company are trying to plug what they see as a gap in the market for auction guarantees between $10,000 and $1.5m. News
Fresh Norris woodworking tool interest is plane to see 22 May 2012 David Stanley Auctions offered the second part of the collection of woodworking tools formed by David R. Russell, renowned for the rarest and finest Norris planes. Auction Reports
The Duchess steams to £140,000 world record 16 May 2012 It was full steam ahead at Dreweatts’ auction of model locomotives from the Salem Collection as a world record price was run up. Auction Reports
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