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They said what!? The future of fairs and more from the art and antiques market

22 September 2019

As fairs changed dates, venue and ownership this week, members of the art and antiques trade spoke out.

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Top stories this week – including news of a Chinese sleeper bid to £1.3m

21 September 2019

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of Chinese porcelain vase carrying a Yongzheng mark bid to £1.3m at an auction in Hampshire.

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A watercolour of Iran, a fashionable chair and a patriotic longcase clock – five auction highlights that caught bidders’ eyes in the last week

20 September 2019

ATG’s selection of hammer highlights over the past week includes a rare watercolour depicting of Isfahan in Iran and an early 20th century tub chair by Howard & Sons. Both were bid to 10-times estimate.

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Antiques dealer Howe kicks off Battersea warehouse sale with discounts of up to 80%

20 September 2019

Longstanding furniture dealer Christopher Howe will open his warehouse to buyers with a big sale this autumn.

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Battersea decorative fair changes spring dates

19 September 2019

Next year’s spring Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair has moved from April to May.

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It’s back: ATG Pub Quiz 2019

19 September 2019

Returning after an interlude of seven years, the ATG Pub Quiz returned on Tuesday night with more than 20 teams taking part.

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The London Antique Arms Fair moves to RAF Museum for next staging

19 September 2019

The London Antique Arms Fair is moving out of central London to Hendon, north London for its 2020 staging.