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Art and antiques trade braced for new EU cultural goods laws

16 July 2025

Details of how to manage the new European Union regulations on importing cultural goods have emerged, sending shockwaves through the art and antiques trade.

Christie’s

Christie’s reports flat first half auction sales for 2025

15 July 2025

Auction house Christie’s reported auction sales of $2.1bn (£1.6bn) in the first half of 2025, on a par with 2024.

Sotheby’s Old Master specialist Greg Rubinstein

Sotheby’s launches ‘The Specialist’ podcast series

15 July 2025

Sotheby’s has launched a new series of podcasts titled ‘The Specialist’ in which the auction house’s experts give a behind-the-scenes look at the auction world.

Barbara Hepworth sculpture

Final plea to save Hepworth sculpture for the nation as 80% of funds raised

15 July 2025

Yorkshire museum needs the final £600,000 by August 27 to save a Barbara Hepworth sculpture

The New Galloping Horse Carriage

Huge collection of antique prams comes to auction in Wiltshire

15 July 2025

The antiques and vintage sale at Gardiner Houlgate in Corsham on July 31 includes the Swift collection of antique prams.

The Game Fair

LAPADA Pavilion no longer part of The Game Fair

14 July 2025

LAPADA dealers will not take part in this summer’s 'The Game Fair'.

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Egyptian Middle Kingdom carving is among five lots to watch

14 July 2025

With estimates from £3000, here are five previews of items coming up at auction this week