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They said what?! The week (25 June – 1 July 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world

01 July 2018

What do Russian spies, Victoria Beckham and the BBC all have in common? That’s right, they’re all in our quotes of the week series this week. As June turns into July, read about how antiques collecting has changed and a new display at the British Museum.

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Get the look: Mod Brit dealer and interior designers join forces in Chelsea

30 June 2018

An art dealer and interior design firm are using the London summer season as an opportunity to team up in Chelsea.

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“It’s very difficult deciding what to bring” – jewellery exhibitor at Masterpiece

29 June 2018

London jewellery dealership Hancocks has exhibited at Masterpiece since the fair’s inception nine years ago. Here director Guy Burton tells ATG why he regards the event as a good opportunity to meet both new and established clients, and explains how the firm works out what items to exhibit on the stand.

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American dealer reveals what makes her return to Masterpiece London – video

29 June 2018

Medieval manuscripts dealer Sandra Hindman of Les Enluminures tells ATG why she is returning to Masterpiece for the eighth year running and picks out two star items on her stand.

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“Strong, strict but very fair”: Masterpiece chairman on the vetting at the fair – video

29 June 2018

Chairman of Masterpiece Philip Hewat-Jaboor speaks to ATG about what makes the London event unique in comparison to other top fairs. He also discusses the changes to this year’s edition and tells us about the “crucial” vetting system at the event.

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BBC launches latest daytime antiques programme

29 June 2018

The BBC is to launch a new daytime antiques show with Flog It! presenter Paul Martin fronting the venture.

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Art dealer in court over export of Giotto painting

29 June 2018

A London art dealer is in a high court battle with the Arts Council over the export of a Giotto di Bondone painting valued at £10m.