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‘Outsourcing’ of hallmarks: the trade view

02 September 2016

Opposition to the ‘outsourcing’ of UK hallmarks overseas is gathering momentum in the trade. Campaigners say the use of British hallmarks in India threatens a 700-year-old system for stamping precious metals.

Self-regulation: the art market should learn from the diamond industry

01 September 2016

A presentation at today’s Art Business Conference suggested that the future of the art market has a mirror in the recent past of the diamond industry.

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“I can’t hang my Picassos”: clarity over censorship needed for art market in Dubai

01 September 2016

A lack of clarity on issues of censorship is affecting Dubai’s role as a centre for the art market, delegates at the Art Business Conference heard today.

Victoria Borwick MP: ‘Brexit an opportunity to recast laws affecting UK art market’

01 September 2016

The antiques industry now has the chance to influence any rethinking of laws that have compromised its trade as the UK heads towards Brexit, the MP Victoria Borwick said this morning.

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Ivory survey vindicates UK antiques industry

01 September 2016

The UK antiques trade have been given a near clean bill of health by the leading wildlife trade monitor Traffic.

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Two London-based art recruiters merge companies to widen reach

01 September 2016

Two London-based art recruitment agencies have joined forces to become D.R.A.W. Recruitment.

Another lawsuit filed against Kenos

01 September 2016

Following the lawsuits filed against New York-based appraisers Leigh and Lesley Keno, a further US regional auction house have now made a claim over unpaid debts.