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Francis Bacon’s ‘Head with Raised Arm’

Mixed night for Francis Bacon at Christie’s

06 October 2017

Two works from Francis Bacon’s (1909-1992) famous ‘Popes’ series met with contrasting fates at Christie’s latest post-war and contemporary art evening auction.

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Slideshow: London lights up for Frieze Week 2017

06 October 2017

Frieze Week in London brings with it a host of events. Here ATG takes a look at the events around town so far with a focus on fairs and exhibitions.

Malthouse antiques in Dorking

Malthouse opens new shop and looks to the future in Dorking

06 October 2017

Dorking antiques shop Malthouse has moved after more than 25 years.

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David Hockney’s Grand Canyon landscape lifts Sotheby’s ‘Frieze’ week auctions

06 October 2017

Sotheby’s latest evening sale of Contemporary art in London raised a total of £50.3m including premium with a landscape by David Hockney (b.1937) among the lots drawing bidders.

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Government begins ivory trade consultation

06 October 2017

The long-awaited government consultation on the trade in ivory in the UK is to be launched.

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Chester’s Grosvenor Museum unveils 17th century silver tumbler after purchase by charitable trust

06 October 2017

A silver tumbler made by 17th century Chester silversmith Peter Pemberton has been bought by a trust to ensure it will stay on public display in its home town.

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Sir Christopher Lee lifetime honours and awards come to auction

05 October 2017

He was famous for film roles such as Dracula in Hammer Horror movies, Scaramanga in The Man With The Golden Gun, Lord Summerisle in The Wicker Man, Saruman in Lord of the Rings and Count Dooku in Star Wars. But Sir Christopher Lee’s role in the Second World War is also highlighted in a collection of his awards on offer at Spink on November 1.