Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
UK government blocks 17th century lute music collection from leaving the country
15 March 2022A temporary export bar has been placed on an early 17th century manuscript of lute music in the hope a buyer in the UK can be found.
US dealers challenge New York antique ivory regulations
14 March 2022The ivory regulations of New York State will be reviewed by New York court judges following an appeal brought by two US antique dealer associations.
Dixon takes LAPADA vice chairman role
14 March 2022John Dixon of Scotland’s Georgian Antiques has become the new vice chairman of dealer association LAPADA.
Interpol operation seizes nearly 10,000 illicit cultural artefacts
12 March 2022An international police operation coordinated by Interpol has led to the seizure of 9408 antiquities and cultural artefacts including archaeological objects, furniture, coins, paintings, musical instruments and statuettes.
Cotswold retreat of Arts & Crafts pioneer William Morris to reopen after a 30-month major refurbishment
10 March 2022The former country home of William Morris and his family has undergone an extensive £6m refurbishment.
Bath museum buys visitor book of astronomer Caroline Herschel
09 March 2022The Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath has bought Caroline Herschel’s visitor book dating from her time living near Windsor.
New auction houses and promotions – the latest news across the art and antiques sector
08 March 2022Movers & Shakers in the UK and US.
Auction houses ban Russian bidders as sanctions take hold
07 March 2022A number of UK auction houses have stopped taking bids from buyers in Russia in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dealer ‘ecstatic’ as Hampton Court welcomes ‘missing’ Boleyn falcon
07 March 2022A carved oak falcon depicting Anne Boleyn’s royal badge bought by a dealer for £75 is to go on display at Hampton Court Palace.
Register antique ivory now says Defra ahead of ban
07 March 2022The digital registration service for exempted items containing ivory is now live and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is urging those wishing to sell items that qualify for one of these narrow exemptions to familiarise themselves with the new system.
Reid Dick stars in Curated Auctions debut
07 March 2022A collection of works from the family of the sculptor Sir William Reid Dick (1879-1961) comes for sale at a new London firm this month.
Brotherly collaborations in Hertford
07 March 2022Described by one visitor as “a cocktail of the senses when you step inside,” the Brothership Studio in Hertford offers the work of seven artists plus guests across two studios and galleries in the town.
National Trust seeks missing portrait of Catholic saint from Oxfordshire home
05 March 2022The National Trust is hoping to find a missing picture that was on display at Chastleton House in Oxfordshire.
Plea to help find stolen René Lalique car mascot
03 March 2022A dealer whose René Lalique car mascot was stolen from a fair is offering a reward for its return.
A new auction house coming to Royal Wootton Bassett is among the latest Movers & Shakers news
02 March 2022A round up of hires and jobs news from across the world of art and antiques.
Art gallery wants your Egyptian revival expertise
28 February 2022Norwich’s Sainsbury Centre art gallery has put a call out to the art and antiques sector for information and objects to help develop a new show.
Goldman’s Kyosai collection goes on show
28 February 2022Dealer Israel Goldman’s private collection of paintings by 19th century Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-89) will go on show from March this year.
Support builds for Baggott’s ivory antiques rescue scheme
28 February 2022The Antiques Rescue Centre (ARC), an initiative started by Michael Baggott, has attracted support from a number of auction houses and members of the trade.
Art Business Conference returns to London in March
26 February 2022The Art Business Conference returns to London in March with a packed programme of panel discussions and sessions.
Guidance and online digital service launched for incoming Ivory Act
24 February 2022The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched the digital registration service for exempted items ahead of the implementation of the Ivory Act.