Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
BADA moves for second time to Bloomsbury
14 January 2017THE British Antique Dealers’ Association is to move its headquarters for the second time in as many years.
‘Better days ahead’ for Gibbons says chairman
14 January 2017The Baldwin’s joint venture was among the key developments recently published in the half-year results of parent company Stanley Gibbons.
Auctioneers seek further discussion on fees ruling but ASA stands firm
14 January 2017AUCTIONEER associations are planning further discussions with the Advertising Standards Authority about how new guidelines on fees will work in practice.
America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton takes centre stage as letters head to auction
13 January 2017America’s previously neglected founding father Alexander Hamilton is now firmly back to prominence after the Broadway hit ‘Hamilton’, which won eleven Tony Awards last year. The show is now coming to London's West End this year.
Christie’s former Americas boss Marc Porter begins job at rival Sotheby’s
13 January 2017Christie’s former US president Marc Porter will begin his new role at rival Sotheby’s next week.
New name in coins market after Baldwin's splits dealing and auction business
13 January 2017Baldwin’s of St James’s, launched at the current The New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), brings the auction business of numismatists AH Baldwin & Sons and St James’s Auctions together.
19th century photographs of the ‘real Downton Abbey’ to be auctioned
12 January 2017A photograph album of the ‘real Downton Abbey’ has been revealed after 120 years and will be up for auction next month.
Dealer Guy Wildenstein cleared of tax fraud after Paris criminal trial
12 January 2017Art dealer Guy Wildenstein has been cleared of tax fraud in a surprise verdict following a criminal trial in Paris.
The British Antique Dealers’ Association becomes part of the Bloomsbury set
12 January 2017The British Antique Dealers’ Association will relocate in March to a new office in Bloomsbury with space to host events such as BADA Talks, seminars and workshops as well as council meetings.
Top Gear, X Factor and now Sherlock: All beaten by the Antiques Roadshow
11 January 2017The first Antiques Roadshow in a new series, filmed at Tewkesbury Abbey and broadcast on Sunday, reached 6.4m viewers. It has beaten BBC drama Sherlock in the Sunday primetime slot which managed 6m according to overnight rating figures.
Criterion Auctioneers to expand despite Wandsworth saleroom closure
11 January 2017London firm Criterion Auctioneers has left its Wandsworth saleroom after 13 years at the south London site following an issue with the landlord.
Surrey Police call on antiques trade to help track down stolen Victorian ring
10 January 2017Police are appealing to the antiques trade to look out for a rose gold Victorian ring that was among a collection of jewellery stolen from a home in Godalming, Surrey.
Sotheby’s launches new luxury division for jewellery, watches, wine and cars
09 January 2017Sotheby’s has created a new luxury division to oversee the selling of items such as jewellery and cars.
Sounding out bidders: Evelyn Waugh’s ear trumpet heads to auction
09 January 2017Evelyn Waugh fans should listen up: one of the writer’s ear trumpets will be offered at auction.
Export stop aims to keep First Day’s vase in UK
07 January 2017A TEMPORARY export bar has been placed on a rare Wedgwood vase in the hope that £482,500 can be raised to keep it in the UK.
1stdibs shut dealer site over emails
07 January 2017THE online antiques marketplace 1stdibs has shut down the website of a London dealer following a disagreement over promotional emails.
Hunt on to save Oxford’s antiques centre
06 January 2017Oxford’s sole antiques centre is hoping for a buyer to save it from closure in March.
Dealer Johnny Van Haeften leaves St James’s and relaunches in south-west London
05 January 2017Old Master dealer Johnny Van Haeften has relaunched his business from his home in south-west London following a property deal that has forced a clutch of dealers to vacate their Duke Street homes.
Auctioneer Phillips bolsters Americas with hires from rival Christie’s
05 January 2017Phillips has made two new hires in the Americas from rival Christie’s as it continues to expand in the region.
Hendrix guitar leads Bonhams London memorabilia auction
04 January 2017Guitars owned by music legends Jimi Hendrix and Prince were the stars of Bonhams December 15 Entertainment Memorabilia auction in London.