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Asian Art in London awards

And the winner is… find out who won the awards at ‘Asian Art in London’

10 November 2017

Two works of art, both fashioned from lacquer but very different in execution, scooped the 2017 ‘Asian Art in London’ awards for dealers and auctioneers.

West Dean

West Dean College as announces 10-year plan including buildings project and rebranding

10 November 2017

West Dean College has been rebranded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as it embarks on a £25m growth plan to increase intake and support students in developing their portfolios.

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Fine art sales and international buyers mark recent Winter Olympia fair

10 November 2017

Fine art was one of the best-performing areas at The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, which closed its 27th edition last week after a seven-day run (October 31-November 5).

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Saleroom selection: 5 upcoming lots of Martin Brothers pottery

10 November 2017

The highly recognisable stonewares by the Martin Brothers pottery remain a popular collecting area and examples appear with some regularity at auction. Here, we pick out a selection of items available this month, with estimates ranging from £200 to £20,000.

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Early international caps at auction won by footballer Fatty Wedlock

09 November 2017

Footballer Neil Ruddock’s nickname was Razor Ruddock. Brian Kilcline became Killer Kilcline. Going back a bit further, Ron Harris roved on the pitch as Chopper Harris. Going back a lot further, Billy Wedlock’s nickname was Fatty. Or the India Rubber Man.

Waldseemuller’s globe gores

The first map to name America – rediscovered copy of Martin Waldseemüller’s globe gores emerges at Christie’s auction

09 November 2017

A previously unrecorded set of globe gores that name America for the first time will be offered at Christie's in London on December 9.

Matisse

Art Loss Register recovers stolen Matisse sculpture purchased for less than 1% of its value

09 November 2017

A bronze statue by Henri Matisse has been rediscovered after it was stolen nearly 30 years ago.