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Sotheby’s second erotic sale topped by sensual painting of mythological lovers

19 February 2018

Sotheby’s second annual sale of erotic art last week totalled £3.7m, falling somewhat short of expectations and last year’s results.

Download your free e-book: 50 Great Objects

19 February 2018

50 Great Objects is a new anthology of unique items, celebrating great art, provenance and craftsmanship. It is free to download for all digital subscribers to Antiques Trade Gazette.

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From Coco Chanel’s bedroom furniture to a Louis XVI style dog basket – 5 highlights from Artcurial’s auction of items from The Ritz hotel

19 February 2018

It’s a name synonymous with luxury. The Ritz in Paris has been accommodating the rich and famous for 120 years since César Ritz opened the doors of his hotel on the Place Vendôme to the public on June 1, 1898.

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They said what?! The week (Feb 12-18, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world

18 February 2018

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week we cover classic cars your parents had - or hoped for.

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Symposium about the care of art at sea launches targeting superyacht owners

17 February 2018

A new symposium tackles the issue of how best to care for fine art on superyachts.

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Museum acquisitions under threat from lack of funding report warns

16 February 2018

Museums in the UK have been selling off their collections and have been unable to buy new works of art due to funding issues, a “deeply depressing” report has revealed.

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Chinese New Year ushers in the Year of the Dog: Check out these five dog-related antiques and artworks

16 February 2018

Today marks Chinese New Year, heralding the year of the dog. Those born in the year of the dog are said to be loyal, honest, just and popular in social circles.