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Growth in online sales of art and antiques set to continue, predicts latest art market report
Online sales of art, antiques and collectables reached $4.82bn in 2019, a rise of 4% from the previous year and digital demand is set to increase further in the years ahead. 07 July 2020
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Frankenstein vs The Invisible Man: two classic horror film posters go under the hammer at Heritage
07 July 2020
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Art advisor association reorganises board to strengthen group for future growth
07 July 2020
  • A copy of the first published comic and an Arts & Crafts crucifix are among six lots to watch at auction this week
    06 July 2020
  • Top stories this week – including news of a new auction house for Surrey
    05 July 2020
  • German artist’s enigmatic portrait of railway worker makes major auction record at Lempertz
    04 July 2020
  • Lowry’s rugby crowd posts online-only record for Christie's
    03 July 2020

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NewsEM Forster portrait sets auction record for Fry
Providing a major boost to Bonhams’ first sale in London with room bidding since the lockdown, a portrait of the writer EM Forster by Roger Fry (1866-1934) set an auction record both for the artist and any Bloomsbury Group picture.
NewsIACF hails success at Newark as fairs go back to business
International Antiques and Collectors Fairs (IACF) kicked off its return to business with its first event after lockdown.
NewsElmwood’s opens Notting Hill office
NewsEricsson ‘grinder’ telephone dials in at £10,500
News DigestPick of the week: New peak for Wainwright as sketch of the fells climbs to £10,200 record
FeatureSilver: Examples from across the world lead to choice selection at auctions
FeatureDealer delights from the London Silver Vaults and beyond
Auction ReportsPortobello dealer’s collection of kitchenalia and more proves a sell-out at Newbury auction
DeliveryLock and load up: how delivery firms have adapted their services to the art and antiques trade during the lockdown
Fairs, Markets & CentresSanity returns (with sanitisers)

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
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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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Sought-after Airfix set stars in our pick of five auction highlights this week

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The show goes on: London Art Week galleries open doors for a modified event

02 July 2020

From obscurity to TEFAF to the Mauritshuis: portrait reclaims its rightful place in marital diptych

02 July 2020

Appeal to help find stolen wedding ring of elderly care home resident

02 July 2020

Norman Whiteside football memorabilia collection to be sold in Surrey auction

01 July 2020

Pallant House acquires 1960s painting of first gay kiss in British theatre

30 June 2020

Antique clocks reported stolen from Foreign & Commonwealth Office

29 June 2020

Christie’s merges Impressionist and Modern and Contemporary Art departments in coronavirus cost cutting programme

29 June 2020

A Constable sketch, a Hornby locomotive and The Wind in the Willows first-edition are among the five lots to watch at auction this week

29 June 2020

Top stories this week – including news of a legal dispute into a ‘fake’ Old Master heading to the Court of Appeal

28 June 2020

Life after lockdown in the art and antiques world - in pictures

27 June 2020

Top-selling Titanic poster stars in our pick of six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes

26 June 2020

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