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Falcon Fine Art enters into Belgium lending market

17 February 2017

Financier Falcon Fine Art has completed its first art lending deal in Belgium. The firm helped a collector in Belgium borrow against the value of a collection of 19th century “museum-quality” paintings and sculpture.

Paul Nash

Provenance of Paul Nash painting sold at auction disputed

17 February 2017

The sale of an early 20th century artwork attributed to Paul Nash has been cancelled after recent tests have thrown doubt on its origins.

Mary Potter

Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting

16 February 2017

Police are appealing for information after a painting by British artist Mary Potter was stolen at a recent fair in London.

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How family values can boost the auction values of medals and militaria

16 February 2017

One challenge that auctioneers face is whether to sell a collection as a whole, or in several different groups, or individually. Finding the right strategy is vital to getting lots away with decent prices.

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Chelsea dealer sells George II table to Leeds’ Temple Newsam House

16 February 2017

The London dealer Godson and Coles of Fulham Road has concluded the sale of this George II period brass-inlaid mahogany metamorphic table to Temple Newsam House.

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Keeping up with Kempton: A trip through Sunbury Antiques Market

15 February 2017

Sunbury Antiques is a bimonthly market held at Kempton Park. Widely heralded as one of the leading events of its kind, the fair runs the second and last Tuesday of every month and hosts 600-700 exhibitors. Organisers doled out Love Heart candies at yesterday’s Valentine’s Day fair and ATG went along to explore the 37-year-old event. Here are 12 views from around Sunbury, on February 14.

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Victorian gold ring sells in Bristol auction as part of Flog It! visit

15 February 2017

A Bristol filming session for the BBC's TV show Flog It! series saw the multi-estimate sale of this Victorian gold ring.