Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Sotheby’s to move to ‘museum mile’ in New York
02 June 2023Sotheby’s New York will move its headquarters to the Breuer building, currently occupied by The Frick Collection.
More than 50 artists receive resale royalties for first time in 2023
01 June 2023The latest Artist's Resale Right (ARR) Royalties figures from the Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS) reveal 873 artists and artists’ estates received fees and 53 artists were paid a royalty for the first time.
Hires, promotions and relocations – the latest art and antiques news
31 May 2023From a new boss of Christie’s Asia to a Brighton antiques gallery move, here is a round up of auction house and dealer updates from around the world.
Auction record for Tipu Sultan’s sword
29 May 2023A sword taken from the Indian Muslim ruler Tipu Sultan when he was defeated and killed during the fourth Anglo-Mysore War was hammered down at £12m.
Art and antiques trade dismay as the Ivory Act is extended
28 May 2023The trade in antique scrimshaw and narwhal tusks will effectively be banned in the UK once a proposed extension to the Ivory Act becomes law.
Auction record for both Indian and Islamic object smashed by Tipu Sultan’s bedchamber sword
25 May 2023A sword taken from the Indian Muslim ruler Tipu Sultan when he was defeated and killed during the fourth Anglo-Mysore War was hammered down at £12m.
Antiquities returned to Iraq after latest investigation by New York’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit
24 May 2023Two artefacts with a joint value of $275,000 have been returned to Iraq after the latest investigation by the New York's Antiquities Trafficking Unit.
Government set to extend ivory ban to five other species
23 May 2023The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the trade in ivory from hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, killer whale and sperm whale will be protected under an extension to the Ivory Act in the UK.
Rebrands, expansion and promotions across the art and antiques market
16 May 2023East Bristol Auctions plans for a rebrand and expansion is among the latest updates across the world of auction houses and dealers.
It’s a Cotman family extravaganza at Dawsons
15 May 2023A collection of works by the Cotman family of artists is coming for sale at Maidenhead auction house Dawsons this month.
Collector Interview: Donation to the Met on the cards as prescribed by doctor’s order
15 May 2023Dr Cyril Mazansky, a retired radiologist in the US, is a historian and author with a focus on UK history.
Online art buying continues but record growth eases after lockdown boom
11 May 2023The online art market continues to grow year on year with sales up 6% in 2022 according to the latest Hiscox Online Art Trade Report.
Application system for CITES permits and licences goes digital
10 May 2023Permits and licences for CITES will soon be moving to an online service.
Church thefts spark fears of crime spate
08 May 2023The theft of an Elizabethan silver chalice in Dorset has sparked fears it could be the latest in a spate targeting churches across the country.
Enter Auctioneum as East Bristol firm expands to Bath and rebrands
08 May 2023East Bristol Auctions is expanding with a new saleroom near Bath and plans to rebrand as Auctioneum.
Chalmers charmed by tennis book dealer award
08 May 2023Alan Chalmers of The Tennis Bookshop (established in 1988) has been awarded the United States Court Tennis Association’s 2023 George Plimpton Prize for his “fine work as a book dealer”.
Milsted a star six times over
08 May 2023For those of us who feel tired even thinking about competing in the London marathon, Woolley & Wallis’ managing director Natalie Milsted's recent achievement is truly awe-inspiring.
From Horatio Nelson to a Hebrew bible and Ulysses to the BFG: a selection of upcoming auction highlights
08 May 2023Stand-out lots to watch out for in UK, Irish, European and US sales of books and works on paper
Report confirms US galleries as top payers in the art market
08 May 2023Large art galleries in the US were the top payers of 2022, according to a new salary report.