Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Versailles acquires bust of Sun King’s doctor from London dealer following TEFAF 2020 fair
06 October 2021The Chateau de Versailles in France has purchased a sculpture of Louis XIV’s (1643-1715) surgeon.
Rebrands and new hires – an update on the latest moves across the art and antiques sector
05 October 2021The latest Movers & Shakers news across the UK including a new president at BADA and a new board member at LAPADA.
Clarice Cliff film role for Antiques Roadshow auctioneer
04 October 2021Auctioneer Will Farmer will move from the small to the big screen this autumn when he appears in a new feature film on the life of Clarice Cliff.
Art dealership Tomasso hit by break-in
04 October 2021A group of sculptures and works of art has been stolen during an overnight raid at central London dealership Tomasso.
Stroud Auction Rooms moves to new saleroom and changes name to Harper Field
04 October 2021Stroud Auction Rooms is to rebrand and move to a new purpose-built saleroom.
Lord Carrington becomes BADA honorary president
04 October 2021The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) has appointed Lord Carrington of Fulham as honorary president.
Greek dealer offers £100,000 reward for stolen coins
02 October 2021Coins and collectables dealer SVcollector in Athens suffered a theft of its coins from a hotel room in London following the Coinex fair.
Joiners across auction houses and dealers – hires and appointments
30 September 2021The latest updates on Movers & Shakers in the art and antiques sector
Latest James Bond film prompts art and antiques firms to promote memorabilia
29 September 2021The James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ will be released on September 30 (after pandemic delays) and a number of auction houses and dealers have a selection of related items for sale.
Art UK holds charity auction with 140 artists
28 September 2021Art UK has launched a fundraising auction called Buy Art to Help Art UK which closes on September 30.
Chelsea Antiques Fair welcomes green shoots of tourism returning to London
27 September 2021Chelsea Antiques Fair exhibitors hailed renewed business with overseas visitors to London – green shoots from the much hoped-for improvement in tourism.
Vetting? It’s ‘90% diplomacy, 10% knowledge…’
27 September 2021‘Polite’ and ‘charming’ are the top characteristics for a successful vetter, according to veteran committee member Richard Falkiner.
New joiners and returning faces in the art and antiques sector
23 September 2021A round-up of Movers and Shakers across auction houses in the UK, Europe and US.
Bonhams to open saleroom in Paris as Sotheby’s expands wine sales in France
22 September 2021Auction house Bonhams is to open its first dedicated saleroom in Europe this month.
Stanley Gibbons starts bankruptcy process for subsidiary Mallett after New York lease dispute
21 September 2021Stamp and coin dealership Stanley Gibbons Group has begun a Chapter 11 process in the United States for its US subsidiary Mallett Inc.
Anglo-Saxon brooch recovered but rest of hoard still at large
20 September 2021A renewed plea for eight Anglo-Saxon brooches still missing following a theft in 1995 has been issued after the recovery of one of the group.
Jewellery: Koopman Rare Art grows its presence with the arrival of two ex-Sotheby’s specialists
20 September 2021After settling in to its new showroom in the West End, Koopman Rare Art has expanded its jewellery department.
Reaching the heights of Lawrence of Arabia at auction
20 September 2021As 1980s rocker Shakin’ Stevens once sang: ‘Green Door, what’s that secret you’re keeping?’
More firearms licences required after law changes
20 September 2021The government has reminded owners of certain old firearms that they will need to obtain a licence following a change in the law from September 22.
Winter Olympia is back with 70 dealers standing
20 September 2021Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Winter Arts & Antiques Fair at Olympia in west London is returning.