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Top stories this week – including news of Sotheby’s new 1% fee for all lots

16 August 2020

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a 1% 'overhead premium' being applied at Sotheby’s in addition to the existing rate of buyer’s premium.

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Talk announced on history of the antiques trade’s relationship with museums from curator of SOLD! The Great British Antiques Story

15 August 2020

The role of antiques dealers in developing public museums is the focus of a virtual event hosted by the Furniture History Society next month.

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TEFAF appoints CFO as new managing director

14 August 2020

Charlotte van Leerdam has been appointed managing director of TEFAF, the European Fine Art Foundation.

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Necklace with Hollywood stardust features in our pick of five auction highlights this week

14 August 2020

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a gold, diamond and pearl necklace owned by the 1930s American film actress Mildred Shay.

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Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin signed album and original cover artwork

13 August 2020

There were good times but no bad times for the vendors of Led Zeppelin memorabilia which came to auction recently and flew beyond estimates.

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Metal detectorist discovery of remains of 3000-year-old harness gives new insight into Bronze Age Scotland

13 August 2020

A discovery made by metal detectorists has been described as of national significance for archaeology.

Police call for help to find stolen Cotswolds post box sawn from its mount

13 August 2020

A Royal Mail post box has been sawn from its mount in a Cotswold village and local police are hoping to trace it.