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Ivory appeal will be streamed live on YouTube
The final attempt by dealers and collectors to block the Ivory Act, taking place in the Court of Appeal early next week, will be live streamed on YouTube. 21 February 2020
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Victorian picture of bare knuckle fighters and a Qing period Chinese vase – four auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes
21 February 2020
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Art After Hours - charity event launches at new The Open Art Fair
21 February 2020
  • New faces and organisations - the latest Movers and Shakers across the art and antiques market
    20 February 2020
  • Record-breaking Martin Brothers grinning crab saved for nation heads to Plymouth after export block
    19 February 2020
  • Second consignment of works from major Orientalist art collection comes to Sotheby’s
    18 February 2020
  • From a Mission Impossible-style jewellery break-in to a missing silver sculpture – the latest round up of thefts across the art and antiques sector
    17 February 2020

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FeatureENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA: Poster artwork is star attraction
The market for both film and music posters is booming but original artwork for such designs can also be a very collectable option for buyers.
NewsCoronavirus: more Asian art sales shelved as Bonhams and Sotheby’s postpone auctions
Bonhams and Sotheby’s have joined Christie’s in postponing their March New York Asian art auctions due to the spread of coronavirus.
NewsGirling and Oliver to leave Bonhams after reshuffle
News DigestPick of the week: Institutions flock to Cheltenham sale for Maria Edgeworth archive
RegulationsAnti-money laundering: Prepare for a handy 109 pages
Fairs & MarketsYork fair organiser launches another event in nearby market town
The Back PageNo sex please – we’re British (clockmakers)
Dealers’ DiaryAhmet opens new shop in Cecil Court
Dealers’ DiaryThe web shop window: Victorian walnut davenport
Dealers’ Diary5 Questions: Joost van den Bergh

Modern British Art Highlights

Recent coverage of the Modern British art market
Modern British Art
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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

Recent coverage of the jewellery market
Jewellery
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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

Arms, Armour & Militaria Highlights

Recent coverage of the arms, armour and militaria market
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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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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Lalique glass and a bullet-shaped teapot are among five lots to watch at auction this week

17 February 2020
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Top stories this week – including news of the dealer supplying props for the new Jane Austen ‘Emma’ movie

16 February 2020

Robert Young sells personal folk art creation as business vacates design studio

15 February 2020

‘High crimes and misdemeanors’ – Rare copy of first US impeachment resolution offered at Bonhams

14 February 2020

Elizabethan beer jug, Irish chess set, Iron ‘witch's bridle’ – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes

14 February 2020

Terence Cuneo ‘end of an era’ painting of British Rail’s last steam engine emerges at Sworders’ auction

13 February 2020

Ingres portrait among sales at latest Master Drawings New York

13 February 2020

Hockney leads Sotheby’s Contemporary art evening sale at £21m

12 February 2020

Bruton antiques event put on hold as decorative fairs’ dates clash

12 February 2020

Bonhams and Sotheby's latest to reschedule Asian art auctions after spread of coronavirus

11 February 2020

Bonhams' CEO Matthew Girling to leave auction house

11 February 2020

New faces at TEFAF and Phillips plus a new home for Abacus Auctions

11 February 2020

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