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Top stories this week – including news of a new antiques TV show

09 August 2020

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of dealer and restorer Gary Wallis starring in the new TV programme ‘Restoration Workshop’.

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Mayfair Art Weekend moves to October

08 August 2020

The annual festival of the London art world has been rescheduled.

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Heaps of Victorian silver scrapped after another spike in precious metal prices

07 August 2020

Another bounce in precious metal prices has led to more antique pieces of gold and silver being scrapped.

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Glass image of Nelson laying in state features in our pick of five auction highlights this week

07 August 2020

ATG’s selection of hammer highlights this week includes a reverse engraving on glass of Admiral Lord Nelson lying in state at Greenwich Hospital. It sold for 22-times estimate in Norfolk.

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London Art Week initiative for the autumn takes women and frames as focus

06 August 2020

London Art Week is increasing its presence in the calendar and growing its digital platform with a series of events running during October.

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Welsh auction houses to continue to host virtual auctions despite room bidding now permitted

06 August 2020

The Welsh government has given auction houses the green light to open premises to the public this month.

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Government makes face-coverings mandatory at auction houses in England

05 August 2020

Wearing a face-covering when attending an auction house in England will become mandatory from Saturday August 8.