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Parliament

Ivory trade debate intensifies with second parliamentary meeting

06 February 2017

A parliamentary debate is to be held this afternoon in the House of Commons' Westminster Hall ahead of the launch of a government consultation.

Geneva art trade to crack down on money laundering with new guidelines

06 February 2017

Art dealers, lawyers and consultants have launched a new code of conduct to try to improve the image of the art market in Geneva.

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They said what?! The week (30 January - 5 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world

05 February 2017

Another installment of the weekend series where Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of recent quotes from around the trade. This week, we cover the guardians of the jewellery market and tips for buying and selling.

Faker of Norman Cornish pictures sent to prison

04 February 2017

A man from Sunderland who forged the work of local artist Norman Cornish (1919-2014) was jailed for three years and seven months last week.

Aurora Australis from Shackleton’s National Antarctic Expedition

Example of the first book printed in Antarctica sells for £55,000

03 February 2017

A rare copy of the first book printed in Antarctica has sold for £55,000 at Bonhams.

Cromwell Place

Kensington arts hub gets backing from industry figures ahead of planning decision

03 February 2017

Plans to create art galleries and premises for dealers in townhouses near the V&A will go before Kensington and Chelsea Council next week.

New York

Dealer involved in $80m New York art forgery scandal sentenced

02 February 2017

A judge has ruled that the New York art dealer involved in the $80m forgery scandal that brought down the Knoedler gallery will not serve further prison time.