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We’re back: Skeleton of rediscovered dinosaur species exhibited in Heathrow Airport before going up for auction in France

08 April 2019

A 155m-year-old one-of-a-kind diplodocus skeleton has been moved from the shale beds of Wyoming to Heathrow Terminal Five, a stopover on its way to auction in France.

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They said what!? The week in quotes from the art and antiques market including market advice on dinosaur bones

07 April 2019

Find out what members of the art and antiques trade had to say this week about disagreements, delays and dinosaurs.

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Top stories this week – including news of Sotheby’s and a dealer settling out of court over a ‘fake’ Old Master

06 April 2019

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of Sotheby’s and Mark Weiss settling out of court over a ‘fake’ Franz Hals painting.

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Grima jewellery, Devlin designs and a Kangxi vase – six auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week

05 April 2019

ATG’s selection of hammer highlights over the past week includes an Andrew Grima ring and two Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise eggs that sold for many multiples of their estimates.

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Medieval marriage contract that launched a queen’s bid for power tops Bonhams’ book auction

05 April 2019

A medieval marriage contract representing Isabella of France’s political machinations was knocked down for £120,000 at Bonhams last week.

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Appeal to help find missing painting after prolific pensioner art thief jailed

04 April 2019

A prolific pensioner art thief has been sentenced to two years in jail. Police are now calling for help to locate a painting that he stole from a private members’ club in London.