Latest News Articles by Matt Ball
Arts & Crafts: Known to be useful and believed to be beautiful
10 April 2023ATG considers the impact of the Arts & Crafts movement
Arts & Crafts previews including a single-owner collection at Catherine Southon
10 April 2023A round-up of Arts & Crafts pieces coming up at auction.
Fifteenth century friar's manual inspired by the game of chess
06 February 2023A 15th century first edition of a pioneering work by Johannes Gallensis surfaced at auction late last month.
Podcasts: Stay tuned for more art and antiques news
23 January 2023Auctioneers are taking to the airwaves to promote their businesses and demystify what happens in regional salerooms.
Review of Year 2022: Fairs in flux
12 December 2022Amid relief at pandemic restrictions being lifted and encouraging news of auction houses expanding, event organisers faced challenges of rising costs and the trade tackled increasing regulation and restitution demands
Super-rare cigarette card of legendary football star Steve Bloomer fuels five-figure bid
05 December 2022A rare cigarette card featuring one of England’s top goal-scorers sold for a spectacular £25,900.
Why a second-hand buy is a first-class acquisition
21 November 2022Is buying second-hand set for an unprecedented period of growth?
Asian Art In London Awards – 2022
24 October 2022Asian Art in London announced the winners of the first group of its awards last week.
Asian Art in London’s Indian & Islamic award winners announced
21 October 2022Asian Art in London has announced the winners of the first group of its annual awards.
Collector interview: Why a book was my next move
04 July 2022Collector of chess sets aims to help others starting out as well as more experienced enthusiasts
Classic cars: Why the pre-war era is seen as the golden years of motoring
20 June 2022The thirties became a period when mass production and Art Deco style combined to power cars to new heights of usage and popularity before war intervened
What's cheap, cheerful and under a grand?
11 April 2022Ask anyone about a special item they bought and they will usually start by telling you how they came to own it. Here the ATG team recounts the story of 15 purchases, each one for under £1000
ATG conference: Going, going… green and online
04 April 2022Auctioneers get together to hear the latest market trends and top tips for 2022
Killarneyware chess set checks in at saleroom
21 March 2022During the 19th century visitors seeking out idyllic lakeland views caused a mild tourist boom in the southwest corner of Ireland.
Second-hand and sustainable: A special report from Auction Technology Group
21 March 2022Firms selling second-hand items such as antiques can now quantify the environmental advantages thanks to a new report. They can also improve their competitive edge by auditing and publishing their own green credentials.
Inside stories: How new focus on improving home spaces has boosted antique and vintage items
21 February 2022Long periods of life at home because of Covid restrictions for both lifestyle and work reasons have encouraged a trend for younger buyers in particular to target second-hand items from auction houses and dealers
Chess: Ah, that’ll be the good old Ruy Lopez opening
06 December 2021The World Chess Championship currently taking place in Dubai began on November 26 in familiar style.
Auctions give a boost to the latest retail sales figures
23 November 2021Rising sales of second-hand goods are helping to boost the UK's economy.
AMPs now exceed 800 but registration is not compliance
08 November 2021The number of art market participants (AMPs) registered with the UK tax authorities under the Fifth Anti Money Laundering Directive has now exceeded 800, delegates were told at the Art Business Conference last week.
Bottles held a fascination after rubbish tip discovery
01 November 2021When teenagers Mark and Simon Fletcher came across a Victorian ginger beer bottle sticking out of the ground in the garden of their new home at Old Clee, near Grimsby, 40 years ago little did they know that a collecting bug was about to bite.