Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Ghoulish novelty is early example of wearable technology
08 September 2026This rare skull stick or cravat pin was discovered at a valuation day in Oxfordshire.
Anglo Saxon animal mount is blocked from export
04 September 2026An Anglo-Saxon mount, discovered by a metal detectorist in Norfolk and sold at Noonans, has been blocked from export giving an institution the chance to raise £1000 to keep in the UK.
'One of the greatest 17th century Italian bronzes' bought by Texas museum from London art dealer
04 September 2026The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has acquired a bronze sculpture by Stefano Maderno (c.1571-1636) from art dealer Patricia Wengraf.
Three days on the rostrum? I would happily do five
04 September 2026Auctioneer and valuer Colin Young is celebrating a 40-year career in auctioneering in Lincolnshire this month.
Christie’s auction of Françoise Lambert collection to raise funds for Versailles
03 September 2026Among the highlights of Christie's autumn Collections sales in Paris, London and New York is the sale of the collection of Françoise Lambert.
Late dealer Andrew Edmunds’ collection of 10,000 prints comes to market
01 September 2026More than 10,000 caricature prints from the 18th and early 19th century will be brought to market by Daniel Crouch Rare Books at Frieze Masters this autumn.
New hires at Roseberys Belgravia are among the latest Movers & Shakers
28 August 2026Three hires at Roseberys new Belgravia gallery feature among the latest moves in the world of art and antiques
‘Face painting well performed’
28 August 2026Among the major dealers in portrait miniatures are Elle Shushan and Philip Mould & Company.
Rembrandt portrait blocked from export for second time in 11 years
27 August 2026A Rembrandt portrait sold privately via Christie’s has been temporarily blocked from export in the hope a museum in the UK can raise the £71.7m needed to keep it in the country.
Collection from Scottish scriptwriter and whisky specialist Allan Scott comes to auction in Sussex
26 August 2026A collection of decorative arts put together by scriptwriter Allan Scott, and his wife former actress Kathleen Breck, will be offered at Bellmans.
Mahogany table ‘goes viral’ for its ultimate dinner party trick
25 August 2026What is the latest social media sensation?
Rountree Tryon goes down to go up in the world
21 August 2026Fine art dealership Rountree Tryon has expanded its London premises after leaving its Petworth gallery last year.
Interview with Runjeet Singh: ‘I’ve always liked to challenge myself’
21 August 2026Runjeet Singh is an Indian and Islamic art dealer. A collector first, he began dealing in antiques in 2014 and then opened a British Asian Contemporary art gallery this April in Royal Leamington Spa. The gallery operates alongside his antiques-focused dealership. Here he tells ATG all about his business
Suspects charged after Chipping Norton antiques centre theft
20 August 2026Thames Valley Police have charged two men in connection with a burglary at Station Mill Antiques, Chipping Norton.
Antiquarian book trade reacts to news AI companies bulk buying and destroying books
19 August 2026Technology companies developing AI have been buying up vast quantities of books in order to train computer models but in the process some books have been destroyed.
Spate of recent thefts from antiques shops and centres
18 August 2026A string of thefts from antiques shops in the Thames Valley, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire has led to fears more traders could be targeted.
Tim Wonnacott returns to the saleroom with auction of his collection
14 August 2026Tim Wonnacott, former Sotheby’s chairman and best known for presenting BBC’s Bargain Hunt and narrating Antiques Road Trip, has consigned his collection to Sworders this month.
‘Prices for the best are getting higher... a strong nerve and a good client list are vital’
14 August 2026Clare Jameson founded her firm Potterton Books more than 45 years ago.
Exceptional – but all at prices under £1000
14 August 2026Petworth’s Ottocento has opened its summer exhibition featuring artworks from across the 19th and 20th century spectrum all priced at under £1000.
Our lightbulb moment came when pondering how to best display tulips
14 August 2026Journalist Lucinda Bredin and her husband, author James Runcie, have developed tulip-mania. The couple, who married last year, have begun growing tulips and collecting tulipieres and vases.