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Paradise found in Germany: Roeland Savery painting sold online for 50 times its estimate
28 November 2017A German auction house in a small Bavarian town has sold a Dutch Golden Age painting for more than 50 times its estimate – setting a record for an artwork auctioned online in Germany.
Six snaps from Gander & White’s 85th anniversary party
27 November 2017Fine arts and antiques shipping firm Gander & White celebrated its 85th anniversary last week.
Ivory: Trade tells MPs to back licensing
27 November 2017For the first time, the UK art and antiques trade has publicly made the case for a licensing system that would permit the sale of antique ivory on a case-by-case basis.
Pick of the Week: Nicholson looks good in yellow
27 November 2017A William Nicholson (1872-1949) portrait drew admirers at Thomas R Callan (17.5% buyer’s premium) on November 19 as it was hammered down for £150,000.
Lee Young takes on MD role at Duke’s
27 November 2017Lee Young, Asian art specialist and international director at Lyon & Turnbull, is joining Duke’s of Dorchester in December. He will assume the role of managing director.
Are today’s superhero movies creating a bubble for classic comics?
27 November 2017The release this year of movies such as Justice League, Wonder Woman and, most recently, Thor: Ragnarok has brought added interest in the original comics, according to specialist at Heritage Auctions, Barry Sandoval.
London Bridge vintage market launches a green-fingered Christmas
27 November 2017‘Flea at Flat Iron Square’ near London Bridge has launched its festive events programme.
Silver tray that marked the very first ‘Ashes’ test series is to be auctioned in Melbourne
27 November 2017Timed to coincide with the start of the 70th Ashes series, a silver presentation tray marking the very first ‘Ashes’ test series in 1882-83 will be offered at auction by Leonard Joel in Melbourne on December 7.
On the hunt for Delacroix copies of Rubens works
27 November 2017A mix of surprising and more predictable results emerged in the first round of Old Master auctions in Germany and Austria this autumn.
Rogue bidder causes second Singapore artist sale
27 November 2017In September, eight works by two of Singapore’s most celebrated 20th century artists sold for multi-estimate sums at Andrew Smith & Son (20% buyer’s premium).
To Muriel with love from Beatrix Potter
27 November 2017It was in poor condition and lacked the backstrip, but a copy of The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle offered in the book section of a Greenslade Taylor Hunt (19.5% buyer’s premium) sale of November 2 was redeemed by the presence of a presentation inscription.
Swan on song and harem scene sizzles
27 November 2017Among the many hundreds of services manufactured in Meissen, the Schwanenservice (Swan Service) is one of the most exclusive – a fact not lost on today’s collectors of 18th century German porcelain.
Export deferral system under internal review
27 November 2017An internal review into the export licence system for works of art is under way, writes Roland Arkell.
Parisian scene by Aussie artist is top in Cheltenham
27 November 2017This painting of a flower market in Paris (below) by the Australian artist Ethel Carrick-Fox (1872-1952) took top honours at The Cotswold Auction Company (20% buyer’s premium) in Cheltenham on November 14.
Could market for modern silver designs get a boost as Pearson collection heads to San Francisco?
27 November 2017Modern designs are not yet booming in price and a mini-golden age remains something of a secret, but that could be about to change as the largest private collection of its kind goes on display in the US...
Fairy tales and Dr Seuss fascinate in the Big Apple
27 November 2017Harry Clarke worked for three years on his first major book illustration commission, an edition of the Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen commissioned by Harrap.
Pawle still-life generates interest at auction
27 November 2017Wright Marshall (21% buyer’s premium) featured a still-life by John Pawle (1915-2010) in its sale on October 28 in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Nevinson marches to seven figures
27 November 2017Sotheby’s posted a record for the artist CRW Nevinson on November 21 when an important Great War scene was knocked down at £1.55m (£1.87m including premium).
Treasure islands – Channel Islands silver on home turf
27 November 2017The sale of a comprehensive collection of Channel Islands silver in Guernsey provides a perfect opportunity to test the market temperature...
Soapbox: If auction houses want more private buyers, should they open on Saturdays to accommodate them?
27 November 2017Two opposing views on the big questions facing the trade. This week, ATG asks whether auction houses should open on Saturdays to accommodate more private buyers...
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