Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Queen portraits among highlights of Sotheby’s Platinum jubilee celebrations
02 June 2022Portraits of five centuries of female monarchs feature in a loan exhibition at Sotheby’s as part of its jubilee festival.
Ivory Act goes live on June 6
30 May 2022The Ivory Act, a near-total ban on the sale of antique ivory, comes into force in the UK on June 6.
Royal icons at Bond Street platinum jubilee show
30 May 2022Sotheby’s is holding a month-long programme of exhibitions and events to mark the platinum jubilee.
Egyptian Old Kingdom statue once owned by George III comes to auction
30 May 2022This Egyptian Old Kingdom statue once owned by George III will be offered at Christie’s during its Classic Week sales in July.
Mickey and Minnie return to Glamis Castle
30 May 2022This pair of Mickey and Minnie Mouse toys has been on quite an adventure.
Traders and buyers united by cross purposes
30 May 2022TEFAF New York and Eye of the Collector are both cross-collecting fairs with an emphasis on Contemporary art but staged in historic buildings and also offering antiques.
Going platinum: the market for royal memorabilia
30 May 2022English jubilees, coronations and investitures have long been occasions not only for a national celebration but also for manufacturers to cash in with an array of souvenirs. In this special report we turn the spotlight on royal items offered and sold by dealers and auction houses
New hires and an auction house expansion – the latest news from across the art and antiques sector
26 May 2022Appointments at Christie’s New York and Bellmans are among the latest jobs news.
Jewellery event speakers revealed
25 May 2022The National Association of Jewellers’ Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) has announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming conference this summer.
Mary, Queen of Scots silver casket sold to Scottish museum for £1.8m
24 May 2022A casket believed to have once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots has been bought by the National Museum of Scotland with help from donors and art funds.
Plea for help to restore historic barns housing antiques centre
23 May 2022A family of antiques dealers are hoping to raise funds to continue the restoration of two Elizabethan barns in the Surrey countryside that house their centre.
In the Wright place
23 May 2022A Wright of Derby (1734-97) self-portrait, in private hands for 250 years, has been bought by Derby Museum and Art Gallery with the help of donations and a government tax scheme.
BADA looking for managing director
23 May 2022The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is looking for a managing director.
Art adviser Gurr Johns launches financing business
19 May 2022Art consultancy and valuation firm Gurr Johns has launched a new money-lending business.
Masterpiece London announces line up for summer event
17 May 2022The exhibitor list has been published for the upcoming Masterpiece London fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Derby museum brings Wright of Derby painting ‘home’
16 May 2022A Wright of Derby (1734-97) self-portrait, in private hands for 250 years, has been bought by Derby Museum and Art Gallery with the help of donations and a government tax scheme.
New York City says no need to publicise lot guarantees
16 May 2022Auction houses will no longer be legally required to publicise guarantees on artworks sold in New York City when a repeal of business regulations goes ahead next month.
Trunk and drunk at the same time for a party
16 May 2022This remarkable Baccarat tantalus in the form of an elephant and howdah sold at Can$120,000 (£75,000) at an auction in Victoria, British Columbia.
East Bristol targets a score of 10 out of 10
16 May 2022An auction house in Bristol is celebrating its 10th anniversary in business by holding 10 sales in as many days.