Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Abbey Road Studios recordings from 18 stars including Ed Sheeran come to auction at Spink
28 May 2019Original master recordings from Abbey Road Studios of artists including Blondie, Ed Sheeran, Alanis Morissette and The Killers will be offered at auction in June.
Antique weapons will be permitted in the post
27 May 2019A significant amendment means that the new law governing the sale of bladed items will not impact buyers of antique weapons as once feared.
Only Fools and Horses millionaire cheque and other props come to auction in Bristol
24 May 2019The £6.2m cheque that finally made the Trotter brothers millionaires is to be offered at auction in June.
David Bowie’s rejected debut album tracks sell for double estimate figure at Merseyside auction
24 May 2019Tracks recorded by David Bowie for his 1967 debut album that were later rejected have been sold at auction for a hammer price of £16,000.
Madness donates costumes and memorabilia to Victoria and Albert Museum for theatre gallery
23 May 2019To celebrate 40 years since the release of Madness’ ‘One Step Beyond’ - the 1979 debut album by the British ska-pop group - the V&A has unveiled a collection of memorabilia.
Old Master dealer Colnaghi and interior designer Chahan Minassian team up for Venice ‘Grand Tour’ home
22 May 2019Colnaghi, which runs galleries in London and New York, has opened an exhibition at a 9th century Benedictine Abbey called Abbazia di San Gregorio in Venice.
21st century tastes: How the growing interest in the history of food and drink is influencing the market for early recipe books
21 May 2019Old cookery books are more than simply receptacles of food history. They speak of technological change, the availability and discovery of ingredients that came with the expansion of the known world and how the social standing of the cook or chef changed over time. They are also very much in collecting vogue.
New faces at Ewbank’s, Martel Maides and Sotheby’s – the latest Movers and Shakers across the art and antiques market
21 May 2019An update on recent appointments in the world of art and antiques.
Ram raiders hit Petworth fair
20 May 2019Police appeal after jewellery and cash worth £830,000 stolen in night heist
How much for one of the first Apple computers? Here are seven realised prices ahead of the latest auction this week
20 May 2019A chance to own one of the first Apple computers ever made is on offer at Christie’s online-only auction ending on Thursday.
Five lots to watch at auction this week including Arts & Crafts furniture, a pendulum clock and Teddy from Andy Pandy
20 May 2019With estimates from £1000-20,000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Wilson and Thatcher – a week in political memorabilia sales
20 May 2019Collections from two former British prime ministers – Sir Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher – sold out at auction in the same week.
Final Margaret Thatcher auction is a white-glove affair at Christie’s
17 May 2019An auction that coincided with the 40th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s historic election as the UK’s first female prime minister, raised a premium-inclusive £1.08m at Christie’s.
Writers’ association launches fund-raising campaign to keep judge's copy of 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' in the UK
16 May 2019Writers’ association English PEN has launched a campaign to raise the £56,250 needed to buy the judge's copy of 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' that has been barred from export.
Andy Pandy’s friend Teddy is set to perform at auction in Kent
16 May 2019People of a certain age will be filled with nostalgia when they see this teddy bear coming to auction at C&T in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Wartski reveals its treasures at BADA Friends next generation party
15 May 2019The latest BADA Friends Young Dealer Networking Evening was held at Wartski last night.
Judge's copy of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' barred from leaving country in hope of finding UK buyer
15 May 2019The government has temporarily stopped the export of the judge's copy of 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' from the infamous obscenity trial.
Police appeal for help to catch ram-raiders of Petworth antiques fair
14 May 2019Burglars in a pick-up truck and an SUV ram raided the Petworth antiques fair at the weekend, stealing jewellery and cash belonging to dealers exhibiting at the three-day fair.
Prince Charles painting, Churchill funeral memento and HP Sauce –Harold and Mary Wilson auction takes £226,000
14 May 2019Harold Wilson (1916-95) was Britain’s prime minister twice and won four out of five general elections, more than any other post-war British leader of any party.
Government consultation ahead of new anti-money laundering laws
13 May 2019The government is seeking views from the art and antiques market on how new anti-money laundering laws will impact the trade.