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£36m plan to link both halves of the Royal Academy and upgrade facilities

25 November 2013

The Royal Academy has outlined its masterplan for what it is calling the most significant revamp since it moved to Piccadilly in 1869.

Stanley Gibbons seal the deal with Noble Investments

25 November 2013

The Stanley Gibbons Group have successfully completed their acquisition of Noble Investments (UK) PLC.

Riesco sale to go ahead as challengers fail to raise cash

25 November 2013

The sale by Christie’s of 24 items of Chinese ceramics from Croydon’s Riesco Collection will go ahead after a legal challenge failed through lack of funds.

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Spencer sets new Mod Brit record

25 November 2013

An auction record was set at Christie’s last week when Sir Stanley Spencer's (1891-1959) 'Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta: Conversation Between Punts' sold at £5.3m.

Major research project into the trade launched

20 November 2013

A major research project aims to investigate the history, evolving nature and importance of the British antiques trade in the 20th century.

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Celebrating a bank on the slide

19 November 2013

Collectors have known about the possible existence of an unseen mechanical money bank by J. & E. Stevens of Connecticut for more than half a century. It’s just that one had never turned up – until now.

Sotheby’s focus on shareholder value following challenge

18 November 2013

Driving value for shareholders is at the heart of Sotheby’s business review and ongoing strategy, as third-quarter results show a big rise in private treaty sales and a long-awaited boost from their online offer.