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Shortlist announced for London Original Print Fair museums’ acquisitions prize

24 April 2018

The London Original Print Fair (LOPF) has shortlisted five institutions for this year’s acquisition award. The successful entrant will win £8000 to spend at the fair which takes place at the Royal Academy of Arts on May 3-6.

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Replica brooch of original with Wallis Simpson and Elizabeth Taylor link included in massive selection of jewellery at Surrey auction

23 April 2018

A brooch that impressed valuers and boasts a royal connection is set to go under the hammer at Catherine Southon next month.

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Sterling silver Hermès handbag makes auction record at Spink in Hong Kong

23 April 2018

The highlight of the inaugural handbag auction held by Spink in Hong Kong was a sterling silver Hermès Kelly handbag.

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Appeal to trade after burglary of Chinese works of art taken from Bath museum

23 April 2018

The Museum of East Asian Art was the victim of a daring raid by four masked men who stole rare artefacts from the Bath institution.

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They said what?! The week (16-22 April 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world

22 April 2018

Art for “a world that is now more than ever searching for new socioeconomic solutions”, the essential element for attracting new buyers online and more in our quotes of the week.

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Lost design masterpieces from Russian musical theatre come to Bonhams

21 April 2018

An exhibition of designs by Alexander Golovin for Igor Stravinsky’s Le Rossignol opens at Bonhams New Bond Street next month.

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Bruce Springsteen’s handwritten manuscript for ‘Born to Run’ goes up for auction

20 April 2018

A handwritten working manuscript of the 1975 Bruce Springsteen breakout hit 'Born to Run' comes up for auction at Sotheby’s online in June.