Premises and Property

Property news for the art and antiques industry covering relocations, property disputes and dealers and auction houses opening new premises.

West London valuation day leads to mass evacuation after live shells, ammunition and landmine emerge from a Harrods bag

27 February 2026

A routine valuation day at Chiswick Auctions led to an evacuation of the venue and the surrounding estate after live shells, ammunition and a landmine were brought in.

Antiques dealers speak out over Kensington council’s plans for Portobello Road improvements

24 February 2026

Kensington and Chelsea council has announced a £4.4m plan for Portobello Road to “improve safety, accessibility, flood resilience, lighting and greenery”.

Photo London unveils plans for its debut event at London’s Olympia in May

19 February 2026

The newly redeveloped Olympia, set to be unveiled this spring after a £1.3bn makeover, will host Photo London in May 2026.

Movers & shakers: New Bonhams headquarters in the US and latest hires in the UK

18 February 2026

New locations, hires and industry developments across the world of art and antiques

Bonhams’ new Big Apple HQ

09 January 2026

The opening date for Bonhams’ new US headquarters at 111 West 57th Street, New York, is February 9.

Historic York bookshop to reopen after three-year renovation project

08 January 2026

James Hallgate’s Lucius Books will relocate its York shop just down the road after a three-year renovation project of the former Ken Spelman Books premises in the historic city.

News in brief including the launch of a new auction house in Cheshire

15 December 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including QC Auctions opening in Blakemere Village near Northwich

Mayfair antiquities dealer Kallos Gallery closes its doors after more than a decade

11 December 2025

Antiquities specialist Kallos Gallery is closing after 12 years as its founder is switching his interest to new projects.

Cornwall auction house goes up for sale

10 December 2025

Art and antiques saleroom Truro Auction Centre has been put up for sale as a going concern after 35 years in business.

Cheshire auction house launch planned for new year

09 December 2025

A dealer and estate agents are to open an auction house in Cheshire in the new year.

Auction house expansions, relocations and hires around the UK and US

01 December 2025

A round up of the latest Movers and Shakers

East Sussex auction house Wallis & Wallis relaunched by long-standing staff members

24 November 2025

East Sussex auction house Wallis & Wallis has new owners after being with the same family for more than 50 years.

International hires and expansion – the latest updates from auction houses and advisory firms

20 November 2025

Our latest selection of moves, appointments and industry developments in the world of art and antiques

Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard plans new Cotswold showroom

22 October 2025

Drew Pritchard is poised to join the Cotswold antiques hub of Tetbury.

Aldridges of Bath goes into liquidation after trading without a client account

13 October 2025

Auction house Aldridges of Bath has gone into liquidation owing more than £377,000.

Antiques shop owner in Portrush to retire after half century in the trade

13 October 2025

The owner of an antiques shop in a seaside town on Northern Ireland’s north coast is retiring next year and closing her business in May after nearly 50 years in the trade.

Three rare booksellers create New York ‘hub’

06 October 2025

A New York City antiquarian books hub involving three well-known big names has been established, creating something of a Manhattan powerhouse of the trade.

A view inside the new vintage shop Redshed25 on opening day

Former pub and post office in Shropshire becomes vintage and retro shop