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Silver tea service

Neo-classical tea service stars in our latest pick of six auction highlights

12 March 2021

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a silver tea service made by two giants of the Regency era.

Bonnie Brennan and Jennifer Zatorski

Promotions and appointments across the art and antiques sector

11 March 2021

The latest hires and moves including at Christie’s, London Art Week and Gem-A.

Defra sign

Consultation on exemption process for Ivory Act launched

10 March 2021

The UK Government has launched a consultation on how exemptions to allow the trade in some items under the Ivory Act will be implemented and processed.

Fiona Bruce

Antiques Roadshow locations released for summer 2021 but coronavirus guidelines remain

09 March 2021

The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow has released the locations for the recording of its programmes in the summer of 2021.

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A Lowry print and a Classical Revival ring are among the four lots to watch at auction

08 March 2021

With estimates from £400-22,000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.

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Top stories this week – including news of the sale of Charles I’s ‘execution bible’

07 March 2021

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of the auction of a Bible reputed to be that taken by Charles I to his execution in 1649.

The Library at Strawberry Hill

London Art Week starts spring online events with Strawberry Hill House lecture

06 March 2021

The female artists, actresses, and playwrights of Strawberry Hill Theatricals will be in focus at an upcoming London Art Week (LAW) webinar.

Abbey Road doors

Foyer doors from Abbey Road studios star in our pick of five auction highlights

05 March 2021

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes the original foyer doors from the Abbey Road recording studios that tripled their estimate in Surrey.

Portrait of a Gentleman by Isaac Oliver

Portrait miniatures head to Compton Verney from the estate of the late Lady Grantchester

04 March 2021

A group of rare portrait miniatures has been gifted to the Warwickshire art gallery and country house Compton Verney.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Budget for recovery: culture and arts sector and shops among those to get new grants

03 March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures to try to return the economy to stronger growth during and after the coronavirus pandemic in the UK.

Philip Raskin and Natasha Raskin Sharp

New online auction site and the latest hires in the art and antiques sector

03 March 2021

A TV show, a new online auction site and the latest appointments feature in our round up of moves across the world of art and antiques.

Farmhouse kitchen

Breadboard Annie’s kitchen collection comes to auction in Kent

02 March 2021

The late dealer Annie Marchant (1951-2020) collected everything related to the unfitted kitchen and was known as Breadboard Annie in her early days.

Edwardian mahogany campaign or travel desk

A Clarice Cliff jug and an Edwardian travel desk are among the four lots to watch at auction

01 March 2021

With estimates from £400-15,000 here are four previews of upcoming items this week.

A BADA Friends virtual tour

Visit palaces, museums and private collections from the comfort of your armchair with BADA Friends online events

28 February 2021

BADA Friends, part of The British Antique Dealers' Association, has continued its events virtually until in-person versions can take place later this year.

Vincent van Gogh Montmartre painting

Sotheby’s to offer a van Gogh as Bonhams unveil a Picasso

27 February 2021

Two major consignments of Impressionist and Modern art have been announced in the last week.

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Top stories this week – including news of what the government’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown means for the art and antiques trade

26 February 2021

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of Boris Johnson revealing the ‘roadmap’ to easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.

Anne Marion

$150m art collection of a US cattle rancher, oil magnate and philanthropist comes to auction at Sotheby’s

25 February 2021

The art collection of the late Anne Marion (1938-2020), a cattle rancher, oil magnate and philanthropist, will be offered at Sotheby’s in May.

John Coffey

New hires and appointments at auction houses in the UK and US

24 February 2021

An update on the latest appointments at auction houses including at Bishop & Miller, Phillips and Clevedon Salerooms

Prime minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons

Art and antiques trade in England to reopen on April 12

23 February 2021

A ‘roadmap’ to how coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England will be eased has been revealed.

Porcelain propaganda plate

Five lots to watch at auction this week including a Soviet propaganda plate

22 February 2021

With estimates from £400-2000 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.