Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Chelsea Antiques and Fine Art Fair autumn event postponed
11 October 2022The owners of the Chelsea Antiques and Fine Art Fair have postponed its planned November 1-6 event due to reduced exhibitor numbers.
Book dealer William Reese bought in UK/US deal
10 October 2022Two leading book dealers have come together to jointly buy the eponymous William Reese Company and its 40,000 stock of books.
Brush up on French sculpture
10 October 2022This bronze sculpture depicting a woman painting with a palette and brush was among the many sales at The Northern Antiques Fair.
Three LS Lowry artworks stored in a cupboard for 20 years come to auction in Lincoln
08 October 2022A group of three artworks – containing four drawings by Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) – had been stored in a cupboard by their owner.
Rare copy of Jane Austen’s Emma to go on display in the UK after US buyer agrees loan deal via book dealer
06 October 2022A rare copy of Jane Austen’s Emma will go on display at Chawton House, the former home of the novelist’s brother, after an arrangement was agreed with the US buyer of the book and dealer Peter Harrington.
Shipwreck furniture and lock of hair with Horatio Nelson links attract collectors at auction
04 October 2022A bookcase made from the wreck of Nelson’s former flagship HMS Foudroyant and brooch containing a lock Nelson's hair sold at auction last month.
Second saleroom for Lay’s
03 October 2022Lay’s Auctioneers (previously known as David Lay) has expanded with a second saleroom in its home county of Cornwall.
New Charities Act will allow UK museums to deaccession parts of their collections
29 September 2022An update to the Charities Act coming into force over the next year will allow museums in the UK to deaccession some items.
A new art dealer, auction house and a book – updates from across the world of art and antiques
27 September 2022New faces at Lyon & Turnbull, Hansons plus a newly launched art dealership and a new auction house are among the latest Movers & Shakers news.
Art specialist Emma Ward to create new dealership with Fabrizio Moretti
26 September 2022Dickinson Gallery’s managing director Emma Ward and James Roundell have left to set up a firm with Old Master specialist Fabrizio Moretti.
Measurements: antique frames come in a range of sizes
26 September 2022From half-lengths to the kit-cat size: antique frames come in a variety of sizes.
Corn Exchange grows into antiques arcade
26 September 2022A former theatre, corn market, auction rooms, exhibition space and council office has been “reanimated” as an “emporium” by a group of art and antiques dealers.
Restoring antique picture frames
26 September 2022From falling off a wall to being damaged in transit, antique frames often need to be repaired.
In the frame: Collectors and film prop buyers are among those boosting the market for antique picture frames
26 September 2022Usually overshadowed by the art that lies within, it is often forgotten that frames themselves can be a fundamental part of the overall value.
Collector Interview: I am just nuts about nutcrackers
26 September 2022Nutcracker collector and author aims to open a museum in his home country.
Frame game: Parker Fine Art Auctions
26 September 2022“Parker has created the first regular frames auction with a dedicated catalogue in more than 10 years. It is great to see.”
Phillips expands into China
22 September 2022Phillips has agreed a tie-up with Chinese auction house Yongle.
Collection from Sir Terence Conran’s home comes to auction
22 September 2022A collection of items from Barton Court, the home of the late Sir Terence Conran (1931-2020), is coming to auction at Bonhams in December.
Asian Art in London celebrates 25 years this autumn
21 September 2022Asian Art in London (AAL) has announced the dates for its festival this year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
UK buyer sought for Elizabeth I roundels
20 September 2022A conjoined roundel manuscript given by the Archbishop of Canterbury to Queen Elizabeth I has been temporarily blocked from export in the hope a UK institution can raise the funds.