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Bomb alerts triggered off at two auction houses in same week

16 October 2017

Bomb alerts disrupted two separate northern auction houses last week when the alarm was sounded over militaria items included in sales.

Omega

New premises for auctioneer that sold John Lennon’s glasses

16 October 2017

A Warrington auction house has moved into new premises as a first step towards expansion.

Gordon Cooke

Director Gordon Cooke retires after 20 years at Fine Art Society

16 October 2017

Gordon Cooke, director of The Fine Art Society, has announced he will retire late this year.

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They said what?! The week (Oct 15-19) in quotes from the art and antiques world

15 October 2017

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week we cover auction records and restrictive laws.

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St Ives group artists shine at reopened Tate St Ives and in national auctions

14 October 2017

The picturesque Cornish seaside town of St Ives inspired a generation of now well-known artists and sculptors, most of whom are regular names at auction and in dealerships.

PAD

Record attendance and modern art sales mark 11th PAD London

13 October 2017

Modern artworks were among the standout sales at PAD London last week.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner at Lockdales auction

Rolex watch attracts 100 bidders and sells for £230,000 at Suffolk auction

13 October 2017

The market for vintage ‘tool’ watches continues to burn hot. Lockdales in Martlesham Heath, near Ipswich set a new house record this week when a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner sold at £230,000 (plus premium).