Dealers head across the Channel to sample French attractions 07 March 2014 A small contingent of dealers from the UK are currently travelling to Paris for the launch of Cipolat SA’s new biannual antiques fair. Dealer News
Nevinson watercolour at fine art sale in Yorkshire 06 March 2014 This picture by CRW Nevinson (1889-1946) is being offered at the Spring Fine Art Sale being held by Tennants in Leyburn, North Yorkshire on March 28-29. Previews
King of the castle sets record at £8500 04 March 2014 The commercial fortunes of Victorian silver ‘castle top’ card cases, engraved or embossed with views of British landmarks, depend primarily on the scarcity of the scene depicted. Auction Reports
Ivon Hitchens sale is a cut above 05 March 2014 EXHIBITION – In 1956, the woodsman Ted Floate met Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979) quite by chance but ended up managing the artist’s estate while also helping with framing and even giving other technical advice. Dealer News
Ben Janssens stands down as TEFAF chairman 06 March 2014 Following his severe cycling accident last August, Ben Janssens has regretfully resigned as chairman of the executive committee of TEFAF Maastricht. International
Sotheby’s see 20% growth in net profits 05 March 2014 Sotheby’s have reported $6.3bn (£3.99bn) in consolidated sales for 2013, a 17% rise on the previous year. International
Portobello joins the silent greats of the silver screen 03 March 2014 It’s famously the backdrop to Richard Curtis’s film ‘Notting Hill’, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts as well as the setting for many a TV drama over the years. Now it’s time for Portobello to take the starring role in a new film whose premiere takes place in Soho on March 14. Dealer News
Auction house ties vendor fees to the reserve, not the hammer price 03 March 2014 A Suffolk saleroom set to hold their first auction in May are going for a new business model of flat vendors’ fees based on reserves rather than the hammer price. News
Lord Inglewood named as new BAMF president 03 March 2014 The British Art Market Federation have announced that Lord Inglewood is to be their new president. News
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