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Dealers granted leave to appeal decision in Ivory Act judicial review
A High Court judge has granted a group of dealers and collectors permission to take their challenge to the Ivory Act 2018 to the Court of Appeal, a move that could delay the law’s enforcement into spring next year. 13 November 2019
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Huge polar exploration exhibition opens at Spink in London
13 November 2019
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Bamfords reopens following flood at Derby saleroom
13 November 2019
  • Antiquities stolen from Afghanistan returned with help of British Museum and Met police’s Art and Antiques Unit
    12 November 2019
  • Rare Chinese teapot makes a record £800,000 at Dorset auction 
    12 November 2019
  • National Gallery appeals for £2m from public to buy Gentileschi masterpiece
    12 November 2019
  • Cocteau's mythological ceramics appear at Bonhams auction
    12 November 2019

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FeatureBrooch the topic with Supreme Court approval
A welcome trend in the jewellery market has been the resurgence of the brooch. In October, when Baroness Brenda Hales gave her verdict on Boris Johnson’s ‘illegal’ prorogation of Parliament, what many social media users really wanted to know was ‘where did she get that spider brooch?’
News DigestLittle silver collection coming to auction includes big rarities
The Little collection of early English silver is coming to Christie’s London on December 3. The auction comprises 26 domestic vessels from the Tudor and early Stuart periods that survived the tumult of the Civil War period. Some pieces are considered the last of their type in private hands.
NewsAppeal planned after High Court legal bid to stop Ivory Act fails
FeatureA very Victorian scandal
Auction ReportsEclectic clocks chime with bidders
Auction ReportsStannard stands out in saleroom
Auction ReportsBoz kicks off a splendid Dickens collection
Dealers’ DiaryDealer line up for reinvigorated Art and Antiques for Everyone Fair winter edition
InternationalBunker Hill blast from the past
Fairs & MarketsBased on a Belfast boom time

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Modern British ArtDrought supplies ample artistic inspiration for Mod Brit duo
The year of 1932 witnessed a severe drought through much of southern Britain.
Modern British ArtCedric Morris' pupil David Carr creates his own interest
Morris record takes the headlines but his pupil is also in demand at same sale.
Modern British ArtView of Swansea street before the bombs
Modern British ArtWinifred Nicholson lights up Somerset sale
Modern British ArtSoap star’s secret Mod Brit cache
Modern British ArtKelly now enjoying the Lakes limelight
Modern British ArtPictures by St Ives artist Peter Lanyon head to museums
Modern British ArtTerence Cuneo shows his steel
Modern British ArtRecords fall in Mod Brit sales despite a blue-chip dip
Modern British ArtCollection bought by county council sells in a white-glove auction

Jewellery Highlights

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JewelleryHow the circles of life affect values at auction
A poignant background story or strong suggestion of original ownership greatly adds to the appeal of early jewellery finds often unearthed by metal detectors
JewelleryThe four ‘Cs’ – and the right location
Coloured diamonds aside, rubies command higher prices per carat than any other gemstone.
JewelleryArts & Crafts necklace in Shrewsbury
JewelleryBoston enjoys the Etruscan revival
JewelleryVictorian tiaras from dealer feature in Downton Abbey film
JewelleryAl Thani dispersal was unparalleled in recent memory
JewelleryIvory cufflinks with Pre-Raphaelite design bring demand
JewelleryCameo role for Victorian jewels
JewelleryA diamond house call in Taunton
JewelleryFarnham’s orchid blooms in Belgium

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Arms, Armour & MilitariaSilver tureen salutes captain’s fighting spirit
American naval expertise and gallantry came as a big shock to the British, who had become used to the Royal Navy ruling the waves.
Arms, Armour & MilitariaRegimental badge is a cut above
A white-metal regimental badge estimated at £50-100 sold for £4800 at Lindsay Burns in Perth, Scotland. Why? It probably hailed from the time and place of the American War of Independence (1775-83).
Arms, Armour & MilitariaHands of history for Nelson memorabilia collectors
Arms & ArmourRAF helmet soars above estimate
Arms, Armour & MilitariaExtra award marks ‘Forlorn Hope’ bravery
Arms, Armour & MilitariaShako of sadness emerges at Tunbridge Wells sale
Arms & ArmourEager for Hever armour
Arms & ArmourSiamese sword has eastern edge
Arms & ArmourHousehold Cavalry blades in demand
Arms & ArmourGerman game guns boast royal pedigree

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Drummer from The Strokes and his Old Master dealer namesake Fabrizio Moretti team up for Sotheby’s auction

11 November 2019
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Five lots to watch at auction this week including a Kutchinsky brooch, a ceramic fire mark and a signed Oliver Cromwell document

11 November 2019

They said what!? Reactions as opposition to the Ivory Act fails and other quotes from the art and antiques market

10 November 2019

Top stories this week – including news of a cache of antiquarian jewellery found in a freezer

09 November 2019

Chinese vase bought in charity shop for £1 sold for £380,000 at Sworders auction

08 November 2019

Hindman sets auction record for copy of Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’

08 November 2019

Christie’s seeks exemption from Chinese import tax in US

08 November 2019

Royal Crown Derby vases, Treen model ship, Georgian longcase clock – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week

08 November 2019

ABA’s Chelsea fair hosts book buyers and browsers: photo special

07 November 2019

Political picks: a 1975 EU election poster and a jug celebrating Gladstone's victory

07 November 2019

Calling all collectors – take part in a survey on your collecting habits

07 November 2019

Gilt bronze buddha from charity shop makes five-figure sum at Gloucestershire auction

06 November 2019

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