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Jade remains popular at auction despite fears of fakes on the market

29 December 2017

Jades popularity within Chinese art remains, although the market has become selective. The quality and colour of the stone is of increasingly importance – and buyers are wary of sophisticated fakes.

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Early coin proof sets prove to be in high demand at London auction

28 December 2017

Judging by the number of coin proof sets that have been issued in Elizabeth II’s reign, they have become very popular with collectors. But these Royal Mint sets date much further back and are now sought-after at auction.

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Six snaps of ski scenes from vintage poster sale

28 December 2017

Scottish auction house Lyon & Turnbull has teamed up with former Christie’s vintage poster specialists Nicolette Tomkinson and Sophie Churcher.

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Life and work of English designer and illustrator Enid Marx celebrated in monograph and exhibition

27 December 2017

Lund Humphries is publishing the first monograph on the work of Enid Marx (1902-89) to coincide with a non-commercial exhibition at House of Illustration.

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Calling all craftspeople - West Dean College opens applications for summer festival

27 December 2017

Despite the wintery weather, West Dean College is looking forward to the summer months as it calls exhibitors and demonstrators to apply for its Arts and Craft Festival.

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Merry Christmas to all our readers

25 December 2017

ATG wishes all our readers a very happy Christmas.

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Christmas trimmings: Art and antiques dealers get festive

24 December 2017

The festive period is in full swing and dealers across the land have decorated their shops and stalls to attract Christmas shoppers to browse and buy.