Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Government confirms 'non-essential retail' in England can reopen to the public from June 15
10 June 2020Shops, retail galleries and auction houses in England will be able to reopen from June 15, the business secretary has confirmed.
New faces - the latest Movers and Shakers at auction houses
10 June 2020An update from across the world of art and antiques including at John Nicholson’s and Phillips.
La Biennale Paris dealers will offer objects at an online auction at Christie’s this autumn
09 June 2020La Biennale Paris and dealer association Syndicat National des Antiquaires have organised an online auction at Christie’s.
Rare Rembrandt self-portrait comes to auction at Sotheby’s
08 June 2020A self-portrait by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-69) – one of just three in private hands – is coming to auction at Sotheby’s next month.
Safety first as dealers get set to resume indoor trading and fairs prepare to restart
08 June 2020Dealers, fair organisers and antiques centre managers are preparing to return to business with a mixture of enthusiasm and caution.
London auction rooms back to ‘new normal’
08 June 2020Auction houses in London have announced they are restarting live auctions in June.
June 15: not a moment too soon
08 June 2020Despite the difficult challenges, dealers are delighted to open their doors once again
Auction house Spink helps Captain Tom remount medal collection
06 June 2020Captain Tom’s full medal set has been remounted and re-presented to him following work by auction house Spink.
Collection from Portobello Road market trader comes to Berkshire auction
03 June 2020The house contents of Portobello Road market stalwart Joan Dunk (1930-2019) is to be sold in Newbury next week.
Mary Queen of Scots' prayer book comes to auction in London
02 June 2020A prayer book that once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87) will be offered at auction during Christie’s Classic Week of sales.
The grand reopening pushed back to June 15 for auction houses and antiques shops in England
01 June 2020Date for English trade premises to accept visitors again is now set and Covid-19 safety measures planned
Export licensing unit reopens with digital applications
01 June 2020The Export Licensing Unit (ELU), which closed under the March lockdown, has reopened with a new temporary procedure.
Watercolour reveals early West Dean look
01 June 2020West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has bought a watercolour depicting the grand entrance hall of the college dating back to when it was a house.
West Dean buys new picture revealing its grand 19th century entrance hall
27 May 2020West Dean College of Arts and Conservation has bought a watercolour depicting the grand entrance hall of college's residence.
Auction houses and the art and antiques trade get go-ahead to re-open to public in June
26 May 2020Auction houses, art and antiques shops, galleries and markets can reopen to the public in June in England – as long as strict new measures are adhered to.
Supreme Court the final option in Ivory Act case
25 May 2020Dealers and collectors of antique ivory will seek to take their case to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal rejected their latest challenge to the Ivory Act 2018.
Alastair Gibson offers antique fans in timed online sale
25 May 2020Gibson Antiques, owned by director of FACT Alastair Gibson, is selling a collection of antique fans at auction.
French auctions get green light to reopen following Germany’s lead
25 May 2020Auction house premises across Europe are reopening after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
National Gallery acquires trio of 18th century pictures from late art patron via tax scheme
22 May 2020The National Gallery has taken ownership of three pictures by 18th century greats Jean-Etienne Liotard, Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Portobello Road to become traffic-free to enable social distancing for shoppers
20 May 2020Portobello Road will close to traffic during weekday trading hours to allow more room for shoppers and visitors.