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Masterpiece London fair

WATCH: what dealers told ATG at Masterpiece

30 June 2017

The eighth edition of ‘Masterpiece London’ opened its doors this week and some of the 150 exhibitors taking stands at the fair – billed as the capital’s premier art and antiques event – shared their thoughts about the event on camera with ATG.

Rogue trader

Signed Nick Leeson ‘Rogue Trader’ jacket comes to auction

30 June 2017

A trading jacket signed by disgraced City broker Nick Leeson is coming to John Pye Auctions in July.

Interior

David Hockney prints among early sales at Masterpiece London

30 June 2017

The eighth edition of Masterpiece London launched this week to large crowds and sales across the board.

TEFAF

TEFAF exhibitor list released for second annual New York edition

30 June 2017

The second TEFAF New York Fall features a total of 93 exhibitors at the Park Avenue Armory.

'The Three Graces'

Paul Storr silver and 'Three Graces' marble among 44 treasures to be offered at Sotheby’s July auction

30 June 2017

A select offering of 44 lots of silver, sculpture, objets d’art and furniture that have been chosen for their quality and provenance go under the hammer at Sotheby’s Bond Street on the evening of July 5 as part of its 'Treasures' sale series.

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Suffragette banner stowed away for 10 years in charity shop makes £13,600 at auction

30 June 2017

For more than 10 years a banner sat stowed away in a cupboard at a little charity shop in Leeds after it was donated. Little did the staff know that one day that same once-forgotten item would sell at auction for a hammer price of £13,600.

Andy Warhol

Warhol’s first ‘selfie’ sells for £5.2m at Sotheby’s auction

29 June 2017

One of pop artist Andy Warhol’s first self-portraits was hammered down at £5.2m in a London sale.