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Muhammed Ali trunks

Memorabilia from the sporting greats comes to Hollywood auction

17 October 2017

From FIFA to F1, Olympics to boxing, Julien’s offers some knock out lots in its November sale

Jane Oakley of Sworders

Sworders seeks to boost its fine art auctions with appointment of former CSK and Sotheby's specialist

17 October 2017

Sworders has appointed former Sotheby’s, Christie’s South Kensington and Bonhams picture specialist, Jane Oakley, to expand the scope and frequency of its fine art auctions.

Thomas Bewick sketchbook

Sketchbook of Thomas Bewick published in limited edition

17 October 2017

The sketchbook of engraver, author and natural historian Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) has been reproduced for the first time.

Stokes mortar bombs

Bomb alerts triggered off at two auction houses in same week

16 October 2017

Bomb alerts disrupted two separate northern auction houses last week when the alarm was sounded over militaria items included in sales.

Omega

New premises for auctioneer that sold John Lennon’s glasses

16 October 2017

A Warrington auction house has moved into new premises as a first step towards expansion.

Gordon Cooke

Director Gordon Cooke retires after 20 years at Fine Art Society

16 October 2017

Gordon Cooke, director of The Fine Art Society, has announced he will retire late this year.

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They said what?! The week (Oct 15-19) in quotes from the art and antiques world

15 October 2017

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week we cover auction records and restrictive laws.