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Sotheby’s lose CFO

04 October 2013

Sotheby’s have announced that William S. Sheridan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the company after 17 years.

Trade back challenge to fakes claim

27 September 2013

The trade have strongly backed our comment last week calling into question the reliability of claims that 40% of antiques on the UK market are fakes or forgeries.

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Fit for another campaigning Churchill

25 September 2013

This James II or William and Mary silver-gilt travelling set c.1690 was among the exceptional pieces of English silver sold at the latest sale held by Mellors & Kirk of Nottingham.

Police launch fraud probe into Stamford dealer and appeal for further evidence

25 September 2013

Police have launched an investigation into a suspected fraud centred on a Lincolnshire antiques business.

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Qianlong jade highlights Asia week at Doyle

24 September 2013

Among the highlights of the New York Asia Week series of sales at Doyle New York was this Qianlong white jade phoenix ewer.

Signs of hope for Wedgwood Museum

23 September 2013

There are promising signs for the future of the Wedgwood Museum thanks to planning approval given to redevelop the site where it is based near Stoke-on-Trent.

Who says 40% of UK antiques are fakes?

23 September 2013

Recent publicity for the new TV series ‘Treasure Detectives’ prompted a number of articles claiming that 40% of all antiques on the UK market are fakes.