Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Painting made by artificial intelligence and algorithm sells for $350,000
26 October 2018A painting made by artificial intelligence has sold at Christie’s for a hammer price of $350,000 (£273,420).
Ivory bill amendments will limit powers of the civilian officers enforcing trade ban
25 October 2018An amendment to the ivory bill raised in the House of Lords will limit the powers of accredited civilian officers, a move welcomed by trade associations.
Shropshire auction house Perry & Phillips closes as director returns to dealing roots
25 October 2018Auction house Perry & Phillips in Bridgnorth will close after 170 years in business as its owner has decided to instead focus on running the antiques centre in the Shropshire town.
Sotheby’s expands into interior design market with relaunch of retail website
24 October 2018Viyet, a website selling interior design objects, vintage and antique furniture which auction house Sotheby’s bought earlier this year, has been relaunched as Sotheby’s Home.
Fundraising plea to build Suffolk gallery for archive of artworks by Enid Blyton illustrator and her family
23 October 2018A charitable trust formed to promote the art of The Soper Family is seeking funding to build a home for the archive.
Five auctions to watch this week (October 22-28, 2018)
22 October 2018A painting created by artificial intelligence and a table from a castle that featured in Harry Potter are among our five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Auction house Roseberys promotes Vicki Wonfor to joint management role
22 October 2018Auction house Roseberys has promoted Vicki Wonfor to joint managing director, working alongside chairman and joint MD Ian Cadzow.
Advertising Standards Authority continues strict scrutiny of the display of fees in the auction market
22 October 2018Auction house told it must improve the way it advertises extra sale charges and taxes
Auction house Christie’s criticised by Advertising Standards Authority over ‘misleading’ advert
17 October 2018An investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has found that a Christie’s auction advert was ‘misleading’ in relation to the notification of fees such as buyer’s premium.
Movers and shakers: the latest trade appointments including a new Florida auction house and hires at Gurr Johns and Robert Young Antiques
16 October 2018Our latest look at new moves across auction houses and art dealerships.
‘Big Top’ lots: Four circus-related collectables up for sale this autumn
16 October 2018It is not often that you get the chance to bid for your very own circus. But auction house Roseberys is offering just that. A handmade model of a circus is among the remarkable circus-related items up at auction this autumn. Here ATG selects four highlights.
Five auctions to watch this week (October 15-21 2018)
15 October 2018From an Armada table to a Titanic return poster, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Change to VAT threshold could hit many dealers
15 October 2018Small dealers have expressed their dismay at news that Chancellor Philip Hammond is considering a plan to bring many more businesses into the VAT system by reducing the threshold for paying.
Shredded £1.04m Banksy renamed ‘Love is in the Bin’ to go on show at Sotheby’s auction house
12 October 2018The buyer of the £1.04m Banksy that was partly shredded in a publicity stunt at an auction has agreed to keep the work - which has been renamed ‘Love is in the Bin’.
Museums hit out at Titanic artefacts auction process
12 October 2018The National Maritime Museum and National Museums Northern Ireland claim the bidding process in the sale of more than 5500 artefacts from the wreck of the doomed Titanic prevented them from submitting a formal offer.
Five Carlton Ware Art Deco designs to dazzle at auction
11 October 2018More than 50 lots of colourful Carlton Ware Art Deco pottery are up for sale in Salisbury next week.
Appeal for information following ‘Mission Impossible’ style theft at York antiques centre
09 October 2018Red House Antiques Centre in York was the victim of an audacious ‘Mission Impossible’ style burglary.
What to buy: Five auctions to watch this week (October 8-14 2018)
08 October 2018From studio pottery in Macclesfield to jewellery in Birmingham, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.
Ivory ban law not expected until spring 2019
08 October 2018Collectors and sellers of antique ivory are being told that the ivory ban is unlikely to become law before spring 2019, a longer lead-time than originally thought.
Rare Titanic poster of the return voyage that never happened comes to auction
07 October 2018A rare poster advertising the return journey of the Titanic is up for auction in Wiltshire.