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Christie’s owner Pinault family pledges €100m for Notre-Dame in Paris after fire

16 April 2019

The Pinault family, owner of auction house Christie’s, has pledged €100m for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris after the fire yesterday.

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New faces at Bonhams, Phillips and Aguttes among the latest 'Movers and Shakers' across the art and antiques market

16 April 2019

An update on recent appointments at auction houses across the world.

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Summer of Moore: exhibitions and events celebrating sculptor Henry Moore

16 April 2019

Henry Moore (1898-1986) fans are spoilt for choice this summer with exhibitions and events across the UK.

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Police appeal for help to trace Frank Auerbach paintings in fraud case

15 April 2019

A police appeal has been launched for the recovery of two Frank Auerbach (b.1931) paintings as part of a fraud investigation.

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Five lots to watch at auction this week including Mod Brit art, a ‘bone shaker’ bicycle and a rare map

15 April 2019

With estimates from £80-30,000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.

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Renaissance German casket featuring 3D geometric designs placed under temporary export bar

15 April 2019

A 16th century marquetry casket long in the collection of Scotland’s Newbattle Abbey has been placed under export bar in a bid to keep it in the country.

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They said what!? The week in quotes from the art and antiques market including a take on “the modern reality” of book dealing

14 April 2019

Read what was said around the art and antiques trade this week including thoughts on rare book dealing, fair schedules and a detectorist finding gold.