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Italian parliament

Italy aims to become ‘increasingly competitive’ in the global art market after VAT cut

26 June 2025

Italy has announced a cut in VAT for art and antiques from 22% to 5%, making it lower than any other EU state. The country also aims to halve VAT on imports to 5%.

White marble sculpture

Newcomers sign up for latest LAPADA art and antiques fair

26 June 2025

LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair is returning on October 28-November 2.

Edward Seago oil study

Royal approval: Edward Seago works attract interest after emerging from Cotswolds house

25 June 2025

The ‘quintessential’ Cotswolds property Ready Token House near Cirencester has had an interesting recent history.

Movers June 25

Relocations and new gallery openings are among the latest Movers & Shakers

25 June 2025

The latest news from around auction houses, dealers and conservation specialists

Violin

Police appeal for information to trace 18th century violin

25 June 2025

An 18th century violin has been stolen from a member of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra and the Met Police are hoping to trace their chief suspect.

Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads

Pioneering Victorian photograph book found in closet now heads to Roseberys

24 June 2025

A scarce copy of a pioneering photograph book showing views of the Norfolk Broads has been consigned to south London saleroom Roseberys.

She-Wolf

Wiltshire Police and manor house owner call on antiques trade to help trace stolen statues

24 June 2025

A group of bronze statues have been stolen from a manor house in Wiltshire during a jazz festival.