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Godwin table thrown in a skip makes £40,000 in Shrewsbury

27 May 2008

This walnut table by the English architect-designer Edward William Godwin (1833-86), was spotted by Jeremy Lamond from Shrewsbury-based Halls during a routine valuation visit to a house in the Welshpool area.

Christie’s raise premium level to match Sotheby’s

27 May 2008

Christie’s are to adjust their buyer’s premium thresholds, with effect from June 2, in line with changes announced by Sotheby’s last week.

Bermondsey Market back on the square soon

27 May 2008

Bermondsey Antiques Market is about to move back outside after four years, during which time Bermondsey Square has been redeveloped.

New web service aims to bring quicker shipping for art dealers

27 May 2008

A NEW internet innovation for the art market has been launched with the aim of making it easier to assess shipping costs and cutting delays in having works dispatched.

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Watch this space as both sides escalate Antiquorum battle

27 May 2008

THE battle over Antiquorum, the world’s leading clock and watch auction house, has stepped up a gear, with significant moves from both sides.

NAVA to launch valuation course

27 May 2008

At their annual conference in Warwickshire on May 16 the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneeers (NAVA) announced the launch of a new foundation degree in valuation and auctioneering which has just been validated by the University of Wolverhampton.

Latest investment fund will target firms rather than works of art

27 May 2008

A banking firm with offices in Moscow, New York City, and Vienna, has announced the formation of an art investment hedge fund with a difference.