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Auctioneers unite for mammoth Felix Dennis dispersal

14 August 2015

Two regional auctioneers – Halls of Shrewsbury and Bigwoods of Stratford-upon-Avon – are joining forces to conduct an ‘on-the-premises’ sale of art and antiques owned by the colourful publisher Felix Dennis (1947-2014).

Restituted gold ornaments go on show in China

13 August 2015

A group of 32 ancient gold ornaments have been returned to China following claims they had been illegally removed.

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Lombardy escritoire sells for £19,500 at Chorley’s auction in Gloucestershire

13 August 2015

The highlight of Chorley’s latest two-day sale at Prinknash Abbey was this unusual late 18th century Lombardy escritoire.

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Palitoy Star Wars Death Star toys show the force is strong at auction

12 August 2015

For many of the 40- and 50-somethings who trawl the internet for Star Wars toys, the ‘holy grail’ object is the Palitoy Death Star play set.

VAT on showground fair pitches

12 August 2015

COMMENT: So we finally have a ruling from the VAT tribunal but it is not good news.

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Showground fairs must charge VAT

12 August 2015

Showground fair organisers have reacted with disappointment to the news that exhibitors must pay 20% VAT on pitch rentals.

German collectors and artists join protest against new heritage law proposals

11 August 2015

In Germany, software billionaire Hasso Plattner has become the latest collector to demonstrate opposition to the proposed cultural property law changes.