Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Historical archive of Scottish Enlightenment mathematician and innovator blocked from export
23 March 2026An extensive 18th century archive relating to James Stirling (1692-1770) has been blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the funds to keep it in the UK.
Portobello Road dealers set for further disruption in arcade refurb
20 March 2026Further disruption will hit dealers on Portobello Road with plans for a “comprehensive refurbishment” of one of the street’s antiques arcades.
Beatrice Campi joins Essex saleroom Sworders
20 March 2026Indian and Islamic Art specialist Beatrice Campi has joined auction house Sworders of Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex.
Dorset museum launches fundraising campaign for letter from pioneering fossil hunter Mary Anning
20 March 2026The Lyme Regis Philpot Museum has launched a fundraising campaign in the hope it can secure a letter fragment written by the English fossil collector and palaeontologist Mary Anning (1799-1847). It is being offered at a Bonhams auction this month.
Movie buffs dream auction features more than 1500 props and collectables
20 March 2026Auction house Propstore is calling film fans and collectors to its three-day Entertainment Memorabilia sale.
New faces at Sworders and Gorringe's and a promotion at Woolley & Wallis
18 March 2026The latest Movers & Shakers from around the world of art and antiques
Police appeal after antique silverware stolen from Hertfordshire church
17 March 2026A large amount of silver objects were taken from a village church in Hertfordshire including two chalices, a silver communion flagon, a silver plate and a box of other silver objects.
Former Christie’s specialist-turned antiques dealer sells Irish country house contents at auction
17 March 2026Serena Williams-Ellis, a former Christie’s specialist who became an antiques dealer then interior designer, owned and decorated Ardbraccan House in County Meath, Ireland for the past decade.
Designer and former model Jade Jagger auctions items from her Georgian home in Gloucestershire
16 March 2026British jewellery and interior designer Jade Jagger, the daughter of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and his former wife Bianca, is selling works from her collection at Sworders.
Museums and collectors help boost first day sales at TEFAF Maastricht
13 March 2026A bustling and busy first preview day at TEFAF Maastricht heralded the start of significant sales at the annual fair.
New hires at Heritage Auctions and Lyon & Turnbull are among the latest Movers & Shakers
13 March 2026From decorative arts and jewellery to new offices and law, here is a selection of the latest hires across the world of art and antiques
Global art market returns to growth but sales remain below 2022 peak
12 March 2026The art market grew 4% in 2025 with an estimated $59.6bn of global sales. The rise follows two consecutive years of declining values.
Belgian railway strikes mean travellers plan alternative routes for TEFAF Maastricht preview
11 March 2026Transport strikes in Belgium are causing difficulties for some travellers trying to make it to the opening preview of TEFAF Maastricht this year.
Cambridge couple to sell 400 ancient Greek coins after 40 years of collecting
09 March 2026A couple in Cambridge who spent the past 40 years building a collection of ancient Greek coins have consigned their 400 items to Silbury Coins.
Howard Hodgkin painting blocked from export in hope UK institution will raise the funds
06 March 2026A painting from Howard Hodgkin’s (1932-2017) period in India has been temporarily blocked from export in the hope a UK institution will raise funds to keep it in the UK.
Dreweatts reveals record turnover for a UK provincial auction house
06 March 2026Dreweatts has posted a 26% jump in annual turnover for 2025.
Haughton annual art history seminar returns to London this summer
06 March 2026The annual two-day Haughton International seminar returns this summer with a theme on Courtly Magnificence - Gender, Dynasty & Politics.
A relic of Edward IV in Mayfair centre
06 March 2026Grays Antiques in Mayfair, close to Bond Street tube station on Davies Street, is one of London’s largest indoor art and antiques markets.
Early details released of exhibitions and events as Classic Art London returns this summer
04 March 2026Classic Art London taking place in art dealers’ galleries across central London this summer has revealed details of some of the exhibitions, events and talks planned.
Architectural salvage dealer plans retirement auction
03 March 2026Salvage dealer Wilson’s Yard in Dromore, County Down is closing and selling its remaining stock with Cavan auction house Victor Mee Auctions.