Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Traders and buyers united by cross purposes
30 May 2022TEFAF New York and Eye of the Collector are both cross-collecting fairs with an emphasis on Contemporary art but staged in historic buildings and also offering antiques.
Going platinum: the market for royal memorabilia
30 May 2022English jubilees, coronations and investitures have long been occasions not only for a national celebration but also for manufacturers to cash in with an array of souvenirs. In this special report we turn the spotlight on royal items offered and sold by dealers and auction houses
New hires and an auction house expansion – the latest news from across the art and antiques sector
26 May 2022Appointments at Christie’s New York and Bellmans are among the latest jobs news.
Jewellery event speakers revealed
25 May 2022The National Association of Jewellers’ Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) has announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming conference this summer.
Mary, Queen of Scots silver casket sold to Scottish museum for £1.8m
24 May 2022A casket believed to have once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots has been bought by the National Museum of Scotland with help from donors and art funds.
BADA looking for managing director
23 May 2022The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is looking for a managing director.
In the Wright place
23 May 2022A Wright of Derby (1734-97) self-portrait, in private hands for 250 years, has been bought by Derby Museum and Art Gallery with the help of donations and a government tax scheme.
Plea for help to restore historic barns housing antiques centre
23 May 2022A family of antiques dealers are hoping to raise funds to continue the restoration of two Elizabethan barns in the Surrey countryside that house their centre.
Art adviser Gurr Johns launches financing business
19 May 2022Art consultancy and valuation firm Gurr Johns has launched a new money-lending business.
Masterpiece London announces line up for summer event
17 May 2022The exhibitor list has been published for the upcoming Masterpiece London fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Derby museum brings Wright of Derby painting ‘home’
16 May 2022A Wright of Derby (1734-97) self-portrait, in private hands for 250 years, has been bought by Derby Museum and Art Gallery with the help of donations and a government tax scheme.
New York City says no need to publicise lot guarantees
16 May 2022Auction houses will no longer be legally required to publicise guarantees on artworks sold in New York City when a repeal of business regulations goes ahead next month.
Trunk and drunk at the same time for a party
16 May 2022This remarkable Baccarat tantalus in the form of an elephant and howdah sold at Can$120,000 (£75,000) at an auction in Victoria, British Columbia.
East Bristol targets a score of 10 out of 10
16 May 2022An auction house in Bristol is celebrating its 10th anniversary in business by holding 10 sales in as many days.
New appointments and premises across the world of art and antiques
10 May 2022New faces at Woolley & Wallis, Runjeet Singh and Freeman’s are among the latest Movers & Shakers.
Panel show forms an orderly Kew
09 May 2022The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair in Battersea Park is well known for selling garden items.
Woolley & Wallis internship aims to plug training gap
09 May 2022Woolley & Wallis has launched an internship scheme to help train the next generation of art and antiques specialists.
Fellows teams up with historian to offer Elizabethan manor house tour
07 May 2022Auction house Fellows is working with historian Dr Nicola Tallis to host a tour, talks and a musical performance at Harvington Hall.
Princeton University Art Museum revealed as buyer of picture by female Pre-Raphaelite artist
05 May 2022A work by Rebecca Solomon (1832-86) offered at Sotheby’s was bought by The Princeton University Art Museum.