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Barbara Hepworth sculpture

Barbara Hepworth sculpture from ‘pivotal moment’ in her career blocked from export

03 December 2024

A unique sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) has been blocked from export following its sale at Christie’s in London earlier this year.

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New ILAB president among latest Movers & Shakers

03 December 2024

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Molijn, Pieter De – A Winter Landscape

West End gallery revives the spirit of the wunderkammer

03 December 2024

With a focus on the unusual, Rafael Valls is paying homage to a method of collecting that inspired some of the world's most respected museums.

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Macintyre Moorcroft chalice is among five lots to watch

02 December 2024

With estimates from £1200, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week

John Lennon Vox Amp

New record for an amp as John Lennon’s Vox hits six figures

02 December 2024

John Lennon’s Vox amp became the most expensive ever item of its type when it fetched £151,200 including 25% buyer’s premium at Propstore.

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Top stories this week including news of a Georgian mahogany table making 22 times estimate

01 December 2024

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of a George II or early George III mahogany silver or china table making a strong six-figure sum at Martel Maides.

Henry Fauntleroy penny

Dealer marks 200th anniversary of infamous forger Henry Fauntleroy’s execution

30 November 2024

Today, November 30, 2024, marks the 200th anniversary of the hanging of the banker and forger, Henry Fauntleroy (1784-1824).