Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
They said what?! From dreams of handbags to spellbinding paintings, the top quotes from the art and antiques trade
06 January 2019This week's quotes include comments on an Old Master dealer's decision to sell at auction, a Claude Monet Venice view and a never-before-seen collection of Zulu war artefacts.
Appeal to antiques trade to help find stolen medals awarded to nurse who served in Africa
05 January 2019The owner of a group of medals stolen from a car in south London is calling on the trade to help her locate them.
Three lots to watch at auction this week including a British Antarctic Expedition menu and a Queen Victoria Una and the Lion coin
02 January 2019The first week of the new year means we are back in the saleroom and here are three previews from upcoming auctions over the next few days.
Are Polar exploration memorabilia auctions like buses? You could be waiting for ages for one and then three come along at once.
30 December 2018From a penguin egg to a menu of penguin patties, January sees significant items relating to Polar exploration offered at sales at Golding Young & Mawer, Stroud Auctions and Tennants Auctioneers.
Banksy shredding stunt continues to inspire the art world around the globe
24 December 2018Street artist Banksy stunned the art world when his picture 'Girl with Balloon' automatically shredded itself in its frame moments after it sold for £1.04m at Sotheby's.
Hampshire auction house George Kidner to close
21 December 2018George Kidner Auctioneers and Valuers is to close following the retirement of its founder.
Ivory bill receives Royal Assent from Queen to become the Ivory Act 2018
20 December 2018The Queen has formally agreed to make the ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, into an Act of Parliament.
Third of rare Scotch vintage whisky tested found to be fake
20 December 2018A sample of vintage bottles of Scotch whisky tested in a Scottish laboratory has been found to be fake.
Government to gain more powers to keep art treasures in the UK
19 December 2018The government is launching a consultation on the future of the export system for art, antiques and antiquities, with the aim of forcing owners to ‘honour their commitment’ to sell when a matching offer is made from a UK buyer.
Anglo-Saxon pendant found in Norfolk field voted Britain’s favourite work of art
18 December 2018A rare Anglo-Saxon pendant found in Norfolk by a metal detectorist has been voted Britain’s favourite work of art bought by a museum.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including new faces at Halls and Hansons and a new office for Phillips
18 December 2018Our latest look at moves across the world of art and antiques.
New faces for art fair TEFAF Maastricht’s Showcase revealed
17 December 2018London dealer ArtAncient is among the six selected to show at TEFAF Maastricht on March 16-24, 2019.
Royal Assent close for ivory ban bill
17 December 2018The ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, has passed its final stage in the House of Commons and is awaiting Royal Assent before it is passed into law next year.
Five lots to watch at auction this week including a Marx Brothers photo and a Eric Ravilious bowl
17 December 2018With estimates from £200-£2000, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Metal-detecting trend boosts ‘treasure’ discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running
13 December 2018Bronze Age golden jewellery and a Roman goddess kept in a margarine tub are among the discoveries dug up across the UK.
UK government’s ivory bill passes final stages in Parliament on way to becoming law
12 December 2018The ivory bill, which proposes a near-total ban on the trade in ivory, has passed its final stage in the House of Commons and is awaiting Royal Assent before it can become law next year.
Rare Summer Palace bronze found in British seaside bungalow returns to China
11 December 2018An exceptionally rare Western Zhou bronze, taken when the Summer Palace was sacked by British troops in 1860, has been returned to China.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including a new face at Chiswick
11 December 2018Our latest look at moves across the world of art and antiques.
Female focus for latest Old Masters tie-up between fashion designer Victoria Beckham and auction house Sotheby’s
10 December 2018Auction house Sotheby’s teamed up with fashion designer Victoria Beckham on an Old Master art exhibition for the second time this year.
Franses to stay in gallery home after Supreme Court ruling
10 December 2018Tapestry and textiles specialist Franses has won a landmark Supreme Court case against its landlord, allowing it to continue to operate from the London gallery that has been its home for more than 25 years.