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EU Referendum… how will the art and antiques industry adapt to a Brexit economy?

15 June 2016

With just over a week to go till polling day, we asked dealer and auctioneer representatives to speculate on how both sides will adapt to any uncertainty generated by a vote to Brexit

The Battersea Boot in full swing

The Battersea boot fair – 160 sellers and 2000 buyers

15 June 2016

Of all the many car boots in London, the Battersea Boot is one of the best known and the poshest, with its website telling buyers that they can expect to find quality items including “designer goods, vintage, shabby chic, even antiques and collectables, alongside general car boot goods”.

Clare McAndrew leaves TEFAF to sign with Art Basel

14 June 2016

Economist and author of the annual TEFAF Art Market Report Clare McAndrew has left TEFAF to join with Art Basel, it has been announced.

LS Lowry works from Cilla Black's collection

Cilla Black’s Lowry paintings sold at Sotheby’s Modern British art auction

14 June 2016

Three works by LS Lowry (1887-1976) formerly owned by the late Cilla Black sold for almost £700,000 (including premium) at Sotheby’s yesterday.

The Steinway piano being sold by Abbey Road studios

Steinway piano leads key sales of musical instruments

14 June 2016

One of the main attractions at Piano Auctions’ upcoming quarterly auction at the Conway Hall in London on June 23 is this Steinway with celebrity status.

Affordable Art Fair Running Gallery

A fair preview with a difference on London's Hampstead Heath

13 June 2016

People out for an early morning jog or dog walk on Hampstead Heath, London had a bit of a surprise today as heads were turned by seven artworks on display to promote the forthcoming return of the Affordable Art Fair.

Contemporary art dealer David Zwirner

Contemporary art dealer David Zwirner opens fourth gallery in Hong Kong

13 June 2016

Contemporary art dealer David Zwirner has announced plans to open a fourth gallery in Hong Kong in 2017.