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HMS Victory flag from the Battle of Trafalgar

Nelson’s flag from HMS Victory hoisted to £297,000 at Sotheby’s

17 January 2018

A large fragment of the Union Jack believed to have flown from HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 drew determined competition at Sotheby’s.

Sarah Monk of the London Art Fair

“Big-name artists and emerging young talent” – organiser and dealers on this year’s London Art Fair: VIDEO

17 January 2018

The London Art Fair is a fixture in the January fairs calendar and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary at the Business Design Centre in Islington.

Mossgreen

Australia’s Mossgreen auction house and art gallery to close if buyer cannot be found

17 January 2018

Australian auction house Mossgreen is to be wound down by administrators after joint founder Paul Sumner was unable to restructure the firm.

Days Wine Wardrobes

‘Days Of Wine & Wardrobes’ – tales of an ex-auctioneer in Northern Ireland make for debut novel

17 January 2018

The former owner of Temple Auctions in Northern Ireland, Felicity Graham, has written a novel based on her experiences in the business titled ‘Days Of Wine & Wardrobes’.

De Pury

Simon de Pury wins $10m court case over 'gentleman's agreement’ for $210m Gauguin painting

16 January 2018

Auctioneer turned art advisor Simon de Pury has won his court case over the payment of a $10m fee.

Lucan

Lord Lucan’s hat, champagne bucket and cane come to auction in Oxfordshire

16 January 2018

The belongings of Lady Lucan, who died last year, and Lord Lucan, who vanished over 40 years ago, are coming up for auction in Banbury next month.

commode

BADA celebrates centenary with special showcase at March fair

16 January 2018

The British Antiques Dealers’ Association (BADA) will host a showcase of antiques and art used in contemporary interiors as part of its schedule of centenary celebrations this year.