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Frans Hals portrait

Sotheby's and dealer Mark Weiss head to court in Old Master dispute over Frans Hals portrait

06 February 2017

Sotheby’s has begun legal action against dealer Mark Weiss over the sale of a Frans Hals painting that it now believes to be “undoubtedly a forgery”. However Weiss said he will "contest the claim vigorously".

White Cube in Masons Yard London

White Cube signs up for TEFAF New York as exhibitor list given modern focus

06 February 2017

TEFAF has released the exhibitor list for its second fair in New York which runs at the Park Avenue Armory next May. Among the new galleries signing up is Contemporary art powerhouse White Cube.

Parliament

Ivory trade debate intensifies with second parliamentary meeting

06 February 2017

A parliamentary debate is to be held this afternoon in the House of Commons' Westminster Hall ahead of the launch of a government consultation.

Geneva art trade to crack down on money laundering with new guidelines

06 February 2017

Art dealers, lawyers and consultants have launched a new code of conduct to try to improve the image of the art market in Geneva.

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They said what?! The week (30 January - 5 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world

05 February 2017

Another installment of the weekend series where Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of recent quotes from around the trade. This week, we cover the guardians of the jewellery market and tips for buying and selling.

Faker of Norman Cornish pictures sent to prison

04 February 2017

A man from Sunderland who forged the work of local artist Norman Cornish (1919-2014) was jailed for three years and seven months last week.

Aurora Australis from Shackleton’s National Antarctic Expedition

Example of the first book printed in Antarctica sells for £55,000

03 February 2017

A rare copy of the first book printed in Antarctica has sold for £55,000 at Bonhams.