Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Tipu’s throne finial blocked from export
22 November 2021The UK government has issued a temporary export bar for a gold finial that once adorned the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99).
Hatton Garden makes a BID for the future
22 November 2021London’s historic diamond and jewellery quarter faces challenges but also opportunities
‘Anne Boleyn falcon’ bought by dealer for £75 lined up for Hampton Court display
22 November 2021A carved oak falcon depicting Anne Boleyn’s royal badge discovered in a Devon auction and bought for £75 could soon be on display at Hampton Court Palace if a dealer gets his wish.
US Constitution copy takes $41m at New York auction
19 November 2021A hedge fund billionaire has outbid a group of crowdfunded cryptocurrency fans for a copy of the US Constitution and has agreed to loan it to a museum.
National Trust property secures 18th-century portrait destined for auction after anonymous donor steps in
18 November 2021A portrait by renowned society artist Thomas Hudson (1701-79) has been secured for National Trust property Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire.
Dreweatts sponsors new Historic Houses award
17 November 2021Auction house Dreweatts has teamed up with Historic Houses, a group of independent historic properties across the UK, to launch an award.
Export block issued on 18th century Tipu Sultan throne finial despite valuation doubt
16 November 2021The UK government has issued a temporary export bar for a gold finial that once adorned the throne of Tipu Sultan (1750-99).
Hans Coper coup as studio pottery records tumble
15 November 2021Records were set for studio pottery when the collection of the late New York art dealer Dr John P Driscoll was sold last week.
Stolen snuff boxes recovered 42 years on
15 November 2021A group of antique snuff boxes has been recovered after a theft more than 40 years ago.
Dealer offers newly discovered Peter Lely portrait
15 November 2021A newly discovered portrait by Sir Peter Lely (1618-80) of a civil war soldier is up for sale with dealership Peter Harrison Fine Art.
The web shop window: Maison Jansen floor lamp
15 November 2021Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
Dealer portal 1stDibs launches auction format
15 November 2021Online dealer portal 1stDibs has launched a new way of selling via its website.
Bruty joins the cheery Cecil Court line-up
15 November 2021Cecil Court, the charming pedestrianised street lined with Victorian shop frontages off London’s Charing Cross Road, has welcomed a new tenant
Online marketplace comes into effect
15 November 2021The new art and antiques online marketplace portal The Bruno Effect (TBE) has launched this month with more than 30,000 items of antiques, vintage and contemporary design from hundreds of dealers across the US, UK and Europe.
Greystoke Castle contents to be sold at auction in Cumbria
13 November 2021The contents of Grade II* listed Greystoke Castle near Penrith is coming to auction at Mitchells in Cockermouth with a selection of fine paintings, furniture and Chinese porcelain.
Jewellery designer appeals for help to find stolen rings from Olympia fair
10 November 2021Cornwall jewellery designer Emily Nixon is appealing for help to track down diamond and sapphire rings stolen from her stand last week.
‘Largest ever’ Anglo-Saxon coin hoard discovered in UK
08 November 2021The largest ever Anglo-Saxon gold coin hoard discovered in the UK has been declared treasure after a complex inquest into the case.
Chippendale-Garrick invoice sold to society
08 November 2021A previously unknown bill for furnishings supplied by Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) has been bought at auction on behalf of The Chippendale Society (TCS).
Vietnamese headdress makes 1000-times guide
08 November 2021Multi-estimate sums are not confined to Chinese works of art.
Collector interview: My personal search for Ganesha
08 November 2021A fascination with buying depictions of the elephant-headed deity has inspired a new book