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Seal matrix

Government issues export bar on Scottish seal linked to Robert the Bruce

28 August 2017

Culture Minister John Glen has placed a temporary export bar on a Scottish two-part seal matrix linked with Robert the Bruce.

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They said what?! The week (21-27 August) in quotes from the art and antiques world

27 August 2017

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from the voices of the art and antiques market.

Eleanor Rigby

Calling all the lonely people: Eleanor Rigby lyrics, bible and grave deeds up for grabs at auction

26 August 2017

The original score for The Beatles' song Eleanor Rigby is being offered at an auction in Warrington with an estimate of £15,000-25,000. The document, handwritten in pencil, is signed by producer George Martin and Paul McCartney.

Baba

Sparkling show: collection of Cecil Beaton’s photographs of women in jewellery goes on show at Sotheby’s Geneva

25 August 2017

An exhibition at Sotheby’s Geneva showcases Cecil Beaton’s (1904-80) photographs of women wearing jewellery.

Blake front

Peter Blake’s study of National Gallery painting comes to auction in Ely

25 August 2017

A sketch study by Pop artist Peter Blake is to go under the hammer in Cambridgeshire auction house Rowley’s.

Club

Tribal clubs strike it hot at Elgin auction house

25 August 2017

There was some good old-fashioned auction drama at the Elgin Auction Centre in Morayshire on August 23 when two lots of loosely-catalogued tribal clubs sold to online bidders for a combined £46,500.

Dish

Rare Northern Song dynasty Ru Guanyao brush washer to star at Sotheby’s sale

24 August 2017

A Ru Guanyao brush washer is up at auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.