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Ivory and silver trophy

UK dealers and auctioneers 'will have to prove ivory objects are 70 years old', sources say

21 September 2016

Auctioneers and dealers will have to provide proof that antique ivory is aged 70 years and older, according to media reports this morning.

Song dynasty

Twin odes to tea in New York's Asia week auctions

21 September 2016

SPECTACULAR sums were paid for Chinese ceramics devoted to tea drinking during last week’s Asian works of art sales in New York.

Pre-Columbian figure

Lost Pre-Columbian artefact returned to Colombia ahead of London auction

20 September 2016

An ancient ceramic sculpture has been returned to Colombia thanks to action taken by the Art Recovery Group and Hampstead Auctions.

D-Day flag

D-Day Landings flag up for auction in Kent

20 September 2016

A D-Day Landings Omaha Beach flag is being offered at C&T Auctioneers on September 28.

New law planned to govern the art lending market

20 September 2016

A shake-up of the art lending market has been proposed by the Law Commission with eventual plans for an art assets register.

Queen Victoria's drawers

Queen Victoria's knickers break auction record

20 September 2016

A pair of Queen Victoria's drawers sold for a record-breaking £16,250 at Christie’s South Kensington on September 14.

Vladimir Venidiktovich Shkil

Medals results tempt fresh vendors to try their luck

20 September 2016

A good sale not only means a welcome bulge in the company wallet but also the tantalising prospect of more consignments to come.