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Latest news from Antiques Trade Gazette, the leading specialist publication for the art and antiques market


Book

Rare book trade hit by shocking £2m theft

13 February 2017

The antiquarian book trade has suffered one of its biggest-ever thefts after an audacious robbery in west London.

AAF Web

Dealer portal launched by Affordable Art Fair is first of its kind

13 February 2017

The Affordable Art Fair (AAF) has launched an e-commerce site, the first dealer portal to be officially linked with a fair.

ATG quotes of the week

They said what?! The week (6 - 12 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world

12 February 2017

Here is the latest installment of our weekend series bringing you a selection of quotes from around the trade. This week, we feature Van Gogh's great grand nephew and convicted faker Shaun Greenhalgh.

blue new

Antique rug dealer updates traditional pieces for a contemporary look

11 February 2017

Antique rug dealer Joshua Lumley has designed a range of star-patterned rugs based on Persian zilu flatweaves.

Parmigianino

Export bar issued for Parmigianino from Sudeley Castle bought by Getty Museum

10 February 2017

An oil painting by Parmigianino has been barred from export in the hope £24.5m can be raised to keep it in the UK.

Dior

Vintage glamour under the hammer at Catherine Southon auction of Dior costume jewellery

10 February 2017

Vintage Dior jewellery regularly takes thousands of pounds at auction, but buyers at an upcoming Catherine Southon sale have the chance to score some classic pieces at three-figure sums.

Gustav Klimt Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II

Oprah Winfrey sells $150m Klimt portrait to Chinese buyer

10 February 2017

Oprah Winfrey has been revealed as the buyer of Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II from Christie’s in 2006 after reports emerged that she sold the painting last year for a $63m profit.