Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Webb’s survives Mossgreen debacle
19 March 2018Two businessmen from Auckland have rescued New Zealand auction house Webb’s from administration after the collapse of parent company Mossgreen.
TEFAF Maastricht 2018: less footfall but fair expectations delivered in final sales report
19 March 2018The 2018 edition of TEFAF Maastricht closed yesterday with a number of dealers telling ATG they had a better fair than they initially expected.
Art lending trend continues as auctioneers sign to finance firm
19 March 2018Unbolted continues its move into the art and antiques sector with Holts the latest firm to offer its lending services to customers.
TEFAF Maastricht 2018: Crowd control is just the ticket
19 March 2018A change to TEFAF Maastricht’s opening day policy has been better for business, exhibitors tell ATG as we check the mood from the floor during the 2018 fair.
Ivory debated on the breakfast sofa
19 March 2018Leaders of four African countries have called on the UK and the EU to ban the trade in antique ivory to help stop elephant poaching.
Westminster Abbey pictures by artist Alexander Creswell bought by dean for new exhibition
17 March 2018Westminster Abbey is to unveil a series of watercolours after the Dean and Chapter of Westminster purchased a group of 35 pictures from artist Alexander Creswell.
Perth auctioneer forced to move after ‘suspicious’ fire at saleroom
16 March 2018A devastating fire at an auction house in Scotland has forced it to temporarily relocate.
Exhibitor awards revealed as art and antiques fair BADA 2018 opens to the public
15 March 2018Art and antiques fair BADA 2018 opened to the public yesterday and unveiled its exhibitor awards for best object, lighting, display and the coveted best stand.
Connections at TEFAF: the story of the 17th century salt cellar showing the flow of ideas between East and West – Video
14 March 2018Highlighting the breadth of art and antiques across different categories at the TEFAF Maastricht fair, two pieces on separate stands helped tell the story of the development of the salt cellar in the 17th century.
China overtakes the UK as high-end sales dominate the global art market
14 March 2018The global art market grew by 12% in 2017 with the expansion driven by high-end sales as China overtook the UK as the second largest market, according to Dr Clare McAndrew’s latest report.
Halfway mark passed as sales tally continues at TEFAF Maastricht
13 March 2018Among the dealers reporting steady sales during the first few days of TEFAF Maastricht’s 31st edition were Rupert Maas and Alon Zakaim. The two exhibitors spoke to ATG about business at the fair so far and were asked to discuss one individual painting on their respective stands.
Handbags in Hong Kong for coin and stamp specialist Spink
12 March 2018Coins, banknotes and stamps specialist Spink has expanded its sales programme into the growing auction sector of luxury handbags.
‘Art market is regulated’ say trade figures
12 March 2018Art market experts are calling for the trade to tackle the widely reported claim that the sector is unregulated, made by a defendant in a $50m international money-laundering case.
Gallery openings planned in new-look Cork Street as works draw to a close
12 March 2018The landlord behind the redevelopment of Cork Street in Mayfair is planning a clutch of new gallery openings and art events as building work comes to an end.
New premises for auctioneer Kingham & Orme in Worcestershire
09 March 2018Worcestershire auction house Kingham & Orme Auctioneers has relocated to a new premises a year after its debut auction.
Contents of Hornsey Town Hall to be auctioned ahead of redevelopment
07 March 2018Ever wanted to own a Hornsey Town Hall jerry can, street sign or some ARP memorabilia? Or perhaps some old computers, scientific equipment and vintage school lockers?
New chief of Met’s art and antiques squad calls on trade to work with police to fight crime – video
06 March 2018Det Sgt Rob Upham, the new chief of the Metropolitan Police’s Art & Antiques Unit, has called on the trade to work with his team to help protect the art and antiques sector.
Record breaker? Rare Chinese gold-pink Kangxi bowl comes to auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong
06 March 2018A rare Kangxi bowl coming onto the market for the first time in 30 years could test the auction record for Chinese ceramics.
London art dealer named in a $50m New York money laundering case involving Picasso painting
05 March 2018A London art dealer has been named in a $50m securities fraud and money-laundering court case in New York following a sting led by an undercover FBI agent.
Birth of art photography: A selection of early Victorian photographs come to auction as the National Portrait Gallery unveils new exhibition
05 March 2018Work by ground-breaking Victorian photographers Julia Margaret Cameron, Oscar Rejlander and Lewis Carroll will be offered at auction this week in Gloucestershire.