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Alberto Giacometti drawing

Antiques dealer’s Alberto Giacometti drawings to be offered at Cheffins

10 August 2017

The eclectic collection of the late antiques dealer Eila Grahame continues to provide Cheffins of Cambridge with exceptional material. The latest works that have been unveiled are two drawings by Alberto Giacometti (1901-66) which will be offered at auction on October 12.

Van Gogh's Cows In The Meadow

Mayfair art agent faces US trial after WH Smith Viscountess pursues him in New York court

10 August 2017

Mayfair art agent Timothy Sammons is facing a fresh legal battle over the sale of paintings and could face extradition to the US.

Art for Erotic, Fetish & Queer Art auction

Goodman’s Fine Art Bourse falls foul of Facebook’s nudity rules

10 August 2017

Tim Goodman’s Fine Art Bourse (FAB) has entered into an advertising row with Facebook over nudity rules at the social media giant.

Poole Pottery

Antiques Roadshow ceramics expert leads calls to save Poole Pottery studio

10 August 2017

Fieldings Auctioneers founder Will Farmer has lent his support to Poole Pottery which is facing eviction from its Dorset home.

Lime Tree Gallery

How to start an art collection: Tips from the directors of the Affordable Art Fair

09 August 2017

The next Affordable Art Fair (AAF) takes place in Bristol and runs from September 8-10. It features more than 50 exhibitors offering works by living artists priced from £100-6000.

The Red Dress by Irma Stern

Irma Stern portrait of ‘marginalised’ Malay woman offered at Bonhams auction of South African art in London

09 August 2017

A melancholic portrait of a young Malay woman by Irma Stern (1894-1966) will be offered at Bonhams’ upcoming sale of South African art in London.

Post box

Postbox theft sparks fear of rising problem in the UK

08 August 2017

The theft of a 19th century postbox in Asthall Leigh in west Oxfordshire earlier this year has led local councillors to fear criminals are targeting specific postboxes to sell on for hundreds of pounds.