Print issue 2564 (22 October 2022)
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News
- Controversial sale of original Troika moulds to finally go ahead
- November Chelsea fair now postponed due to lack of exhibitors
- Qing vase and Ming armchair make eight figure sums as bidders compete in Hong Kong
- ‘Animal VC’ sets a world record £140,000
- Classic English furniture from Al Thani collection returns to the saleroom
- Boost for dealers’ campaign to save gas lamps
News Digest
- Pick of the week: American who fought against independence
- News in Brief – including the Maradona ‘Hand of God’ football coming to auction
- Collection of Charles Darwin visiting cards coming to Essex auction
- Bid Barometer: issue 2564
- Precious metals prices: issue 2564
East Asian Art
- Dealer exhibitions: Initiatives aim to encourage the next generation
- Previews: our pick of 14 East Asian works at upcoming auctions
- Four pieces of Japanese art coming up at auction
- Asian Art in London awards: Eyes on the prize
- Maps for Asian Art in London 2022
Auction Reports
- Mortars sell in the grind manner
- Old bottles contain plenty of appeal for collectors at Canterbury auction house
- ART MARKET: Influential dealer Sir Jack Baer's art collection comes to market
- Gwen John drawing from Sir Jack Baer collection takes a new high price
- BOOKS AND WORKS ON PAPER: Rare glimpse of Inca culture
- Torn jacket but a tidy sum
- British and Irish book auctions: October 18-30, 2022
Previews
Dealers’ Diary
- Birmingham fair reduces set-up from two days to one to maintain low costs for exhibitors
- Viennese work surfaces as Steinbach celebrates 50 years
- London gallery Connaught Brown stages exhibition focusing on the human figure
- The web shop window: Francis Bacon poster for Tate 1962 exhibition
- 5 Questions: Maxime Mauchamp of Tsukimi Gallery
- Three to look out for from Fine Art Society
- Fair Report: An event that bridges the great dealer/auction house divide
International
- Silver candlesticks linked to Prussian royal family spotted by eagle-eyed bidders
- Terracotta figures set for €240 taken to €62,200
- Swiss selection of Russian silver
- Rich harvest nine years later
- Vase reveals a tale of romance
- Munich 'Highlights' fair means high life
- Lantern that meant last orders
- Tree trunk takes on different role
- Example of the world’s first functioning lighter offered in Germany
- The mysterious bi-conical bottles
Fairs, Markets, Shops & Centres
- Bath VA market comes under new ownership
- Two useful buying opportunities in Wiltshire
- Antiques outpost in Shakespeare country
Letters
- ‘Antique’ listing – if you want a VAT refund from eBay you’re at the mercy of the seller
- Provider of a professional opinion should stand by it or admit fault
Backpage
- Obituary: Diana Steel the founder of The Antique Collectors Club
- Obituary: Hungerford antiques dealer Hazel Browne (1931-2022)
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