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Dreweatts opt for monthly collectors’ sales online

29 January 2015

Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions are to conduct monthly collectors’ sales in collaboration with website The Auction Room – the first taking place on February 4-5.

Masterpiece ‘comes of age’ as Richard Green signs up

28 January 2015

Masterpiece London 2015 have signed Bond Street dealership Richard Green – a significant boost to this year’s event.

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British heir challenges Italian factory worker’s claim over stolen £25m Gauguin

28 January 2015

The buyer of £25.5m worth of artworks left on a train in Italy faces a legal claim from the heir of the man from whom they were stolen in 1970.

Sotheby’s alter buyer's premium structure

27 January 2015

Sotheby's have announced a new buyer’s premium structure in New York. Effective from February 1, the rates will apply as follows:

Storms in US take toll on sales calendar

27 January 2015

The heavy volume of snow on the East Coast of America has led to the cancelling and rescheduling of auctions.

Tribunal set for showground VAT ruling

27 January 2015

The tribunal that will decide if British showground fairs must charge 20% VAT on pitch rentals will go ahead on February 10-12.

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Mahogany commode with more than a hint of Chippendale

26 January 2015

A fine quality mahogany commode with a blue-chip provenance proved the star lot at Lawrences’ latest furniture auction in Crewkerne.