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THE familiar Art and Antiques mini-catalogues synonymous with Bonhams' regional general sales are to disappear at the end of the year.

AFTER nearly 50 years as a dealer, Tobias Jellinek makes no apology for having written what he describes as “a practical book” about early English chairs, stools and other seating rather than a furniture history book.

THE dealer/collector who bought what is now widely thought to be a previously unrecognised work by Leonardo Da Vinci has given ATG details of the events leading up to the revelation.

IF you’re looking for a painting that sums up the problems suffered by the contemporary art market over the last year, then this work by Peter Doig (b.1959) is a pretty good candidate.

AUCTIONEERS and trade associations sharing information on undesirable clients have to be careful that they are not breaking the law.

A massive Union Flag that flew from one of the ships at the battle of Trafalagar has sold at auction for £320,000.

NATIONAL Antiques Week runs from November 23-30, and a number of dealers have already announced events to mark the occasion.