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Washington’s Constitution sets an $8.7m record

02 July 2012

What has been a rich summer season of American book and manuscript sales culminated when Christie’s New York saw a record for any American book or historical document.

Copyright changes risk new era of disputes

02 July 2012

Proposals to extend copyright on some designs from 25 to 70 years could set off a whole new era of legal disputes.

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Boulton the manufacturer comes out of the shadows at Great Tew

02 July 2012

Pictures, books and ephemera from the Great Tew estate in Oxfordshire will be offered for sale at Holloway’s in Banbury on July 10.

Christie’s commit to more online-only auctions

02 July 2012

Christie’s are broadening their range of activity by launching their first online-only sale, Signature Cellars, an auction of fine and rare wines that will be open for bidding from August 6 to 20.

Statement in response to Artist’s Resale Right postcard campaign

02 July 2012

Below is the full text of the statement made by Baroness Wilcox, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, on June 14, 2012.

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Lalique back in the mix to bring better results

29 June 2012

Bonhams have integrated Lalique back into their broader mix of 20th century design auctions.

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Lalique’s fingerprints help vase to £200,000

29 June 2012

Lalique glass is one of those areas that has an international appeal with the best pieces selling strongly wherever they crop up.