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Antiques degree course reopens after it is saved from cancellation

18 August 2020

An antiques degree course run by the University of Central Lancashire in Preston has been reinstated.

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18th century French gift box and Edward the Confessor silver penny are among the five lots to watch at auction this week

17 August 2020

With estimates from £180-9000 here are five previews of upcoming items this week.

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Top stories this week – including news of Sotheby’s new 1% fee for all lots

16 August 2020

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of a 1% 'overhead premium' being applied at Sotheby’s in addition to the existing rate of buyer’s premium.

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Talk announced on history of the antiques trade’s relationship with museums from curator of SOLD! The Great British Antiques Story

15 August 2020

The role of antiques dealers in developing public museums is the focus of a virtual event hosted by the Furniture History Society next month.

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TEFAF appoints CFO as new managing director

14 August 2020

Charlotte van Leerdam has been appointed managing director of TEFAF, the European Fine Art Foundation.

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Necklace with Hollywood stardust features in our pick of five auction highlights this week

14 August 2020

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a gold, diamond and pearl necklace owned by the 1930s American film actress Mildred Shay.

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Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin signed album and original cover artwork

13 August 2020

There were good times but no bad times for the vendors of Led Zeppelin memorabilia which came to auction recently and flew beyond estimates.