Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Dealers lose Ivory Act exemption appeals in a ‘laborious and very costly’ process
19 June 2026The impact of the Ivory Act continues to be felt across the antiques trade as another dealer lost an appeal against the government this month.
Mengs self-portrait emerges ready for Classic Art London
19 June 2026A rediscovered self-portrait by a famed Saxon Court enamel miniaturist will be on display for the first time since 1912 at Classic Art London.
Get your Skates on if you want a blooming good show
19 June 2026South London auction house Roseberys opened a gallery and showroom at 26 Pimlico Road in April and triumphed in Belgravia in Bloom the very next month.
Missing Royal Doulton finials by Arts & Crafts sculptor fly home after fundraising appeal
17 June 2026Two decorative sculptures of blackbirds that once sat atop washing line posts in a north London housing estate have returned home following a fundraising campaign launched by a local museum.
British Art Market Federation president Anthony Browne receives OBE
16 June 2026The latest Movers & Shakers update includes news of Anthony Browne, president of the British Art Market Federation, awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Museums and dealers come together to launch latest project promoting the history of the antiques trade
16 June 2026The launch of 57 films bringing together 50 antiques, 40 dealers and five museums is the latest part of ‘SOLD! The Year of the Dealer' project.
BADA makes Rutland debut with its first ever fair outside of London
12 June 2026The great and the good of Rutland and its surrounding counties descended on the Rutland Hall Hotel for three days of fine art, antiques and design.
Dealer Charles Ede sells portrait of black sitter by woman artist to Canadian museum
12 June 2026One of only two known portraits of a black sitter by a woman artist in the late 19th century has been acquired by a Canadian museum from a London dealer.
Silver lining as Shrubsole acquires N&I Franklin
12 June 2026New York antique silver dealer SJ Shrubsole has bought London specialist N&I Franklin.
How Battersea's The Decorative Fair remains a big deal for dealers and buyers
12 June 2026Exhibitors selling to other traders, alongside decorators and private buyers, is a key feature of The Decorative Fair in Battersea.
US antique silver dealer buys London firm
12 June 2026New York silver dealer SJ Shrubsole has bought London business N&I Franklin.
Belgravia newcomer Roseberys wins floral festival award
12 June 2026South London auction house Roseberys opened a gallery and showroom at 26 Pimlico Road in April and took part in Belgravia in Bloom the very next month.
Expansion in Suffolk and new faces at auction houses and logistics firms
11 June 2026The latest Movers & Shakers includes news of Lacy Scott & Knight's expansion
Francis Bacon fans take note: Got the painting – how about his front door?
10 June 2026Wiltshire art dealer Winsor Birch is offering Francis Bacon’s (1909-92) front door from his London studio at 7, Reece Mews.
British Art Fair returns this autumn with a 63 strong line up
09 June 2026The British Art Fair, held annually at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea and focused on Modern and Contemporary British art, will return on September 24-27 this year.
Hynes’ Private View publicised in book after ATG appeal
05 June 2026A call for help in ATG enabled a dealer and author to track down a missing picture for her soon-to be published book on artist Gladys Hynes (1888-1958).
Roman gold ring discovered by metal detectorist to go on show at Somerset museum after purchase
04 June 2026A rare Roman gold ring, discovered alongside a hoard of coins, has been purchased by the South West Heritage Trust.
Ian Towning closes Chelsea antiques shop
04 June 2026Antiques jewellery dealer Ian Towning and partner and co-owner Les Barrett have decided to close their shop in Chelsea after nearly 30 years.
Constable drawings rediscovered in a German auction head to Classic Art London
03 June 2026Five rediscovered drawings by John Constable (1776-1837) will be offered at Classic Art London this summer after a London dealer spotted them in a German auction.
Fire safety rule change set to make furniture sales easier
29 May 2026Government plans for new fire safety regulations could simplify the rules for the resale of second-hand and vintage upholstered furniture in the UK.