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Youthful face for French auctioneers SYMEV launch auction weekend

28 September 2005

France’s Auctioneers’ Association SYMEV is to stage the first-ever Journées Nationales des Ventes aux Enchères (National Auction Weekend) on November 19-20.

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Cocking a snook through a window

23 August 2005

Stained glass windows are not common fare in sales of English literature but the 2ft 8in (81cm) wide panel seen at Sotheby’s on July 12 merited inclusion on account of both its designer and its subject matter.

Andrew Grant closes in Worcester…

23 August 2005

The well-known Worcestershire firm Andrew Grant are expected to close their fine art auction department.

Expanding coins firm makes two new signings

23 August 2005

Antique coins trading company Noble Investments have appointed Stephen and Paul Hill as associate directors.

Mallett to expand further in New York

23 August 2005

MALLETT, one of Bond Street’s most famous names, are to expand their New York branch, with work hopefully starting in November.

Hanson opens in Derbyshire hall

23 August 2005

Charles Hanson, formerly of Wintertons, launches his own auction business next month.

Sales at Drouot up 15 per cent Christie’s post global sales of £879m

23 August 2005

Sales at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris rose by 15 per cent to €230m (£153m) in the first half of 2005.