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Murky case of embroideries ‘worth millions’

31 May 2011

A house clearer has won a High Court battle to regain possession of a pair of medieval embroideries thought to be worth millions after a longstanding dispute with a fine art specialist.

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Lowry sets new Mod Brit high

31 May 2011

THE latest Modern British art sale at Christie's in London set a series of new benchmarks for the sector.

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Ex-McTear’s staff launch new Glasgow saleroom

31 May 2011

GLASGOW acquired a new auction house last month when Mulberry Bank Auctions officially opened with a drinks reception on the evening of May 20.

Oliphant oak at £15,000

31 May 2011

DONNINGTON Priory saleroom Dreweatts sold the collection of Bob Oliphant as part of a wider-ranging auction of traditional art and antiques on May 24-25.

Bankrupt New Orleans Auction Galleries strike deal to continue trading

31 May 2011

ONE of the USA’s largest regional salerooms, New Orleans Auction Galleries, have filed for bankruptcy protection but struck a deal to keep trading that will ensure all consignors are paid.

Frieze launch new art fairs in London and New York

23 May 2011

THE organisers of the UK’s largest contemporary art fair, Frieze, are launching two new events for 2012.

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Jade teapot takes £1.75m at Salisbury rooms

23 May 2011

SALISBURY auctioneers Woolley & Wallis saw two more lots make over £1m last week.