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Waterloo

Archaeological dig at the battlefield of Waterloo wins support from Bonhams

16 July 2018

Auction house Bonhams is sponsoring Waterloo Uncovered, an archaeological dig at the battlefield of Waterloo.

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They said what?! The week (9-15 July 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world

15 July 2018

This week’s quotes roundup crosses international boundaries and maps a route through the Hundred Acre Wood. From auction records to digitised export licences we bring you our selection of stand-out quotes from dealers, auctioneers and other members of the trade.

Shogo pen

Vintage pens from Switzerland to Japan are scripted for San Francisco auction

14 July 2018

US West Coast auction firm PBA Galleries is holding its first sale dedicated to writing instruments in its San Francisco rooms on July 19.

Willy Wonka

Record set for Sir Quentin Blake illustration as 40-year collection sells at auction

13 July 2018

Watercolours and drawings from the personal collection of artist Sir Quentin Blake (b. 1932) have been sold at Christie’s for over £750,000.

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Early highlights from the 10th anniversary of the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair

13 July 2018

The 10th anniversary staging of the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair takes place in September featuring 100 exhibitors and a new fair manager.

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'Nazi-loot' claim over $250m Guelph Treasure can go to trial in US federal court

13 July 2018

A Washington DC appeals court has upheld a decision to allow a ‘Nazi forced sale’ claim against a spectacular collection of medieval devotional art to go to trial in the US.

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Soviet spy camera disguised as fag packet sells for £29,000 house record at Dudley auction

12 July 2018

The cost of smoking is going crazy – someone has just paid £29,000 for a packet of cigarettes in the West Midlands.