News in Brief


Kevin and Freddy Lines

News in brief including an auctioneer and picture specialist launching a new business

01 May 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news that picture specialist Kevin Lines has set up a new firm after stints at Bishop & Miller and Hansons

Merton Abbey Persian twin-handled vase

News in brief including an exhibition devoted to William De Morgan

24 April 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including exhibition devoted to the Victorian art potter William De Morgan at auction house Kinghams.

Pierre Bergé & Associés

News in brief including Pierre Bergé & Associés acquired by Millon

17 April 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news that French auction group Million has bought fellow Paris saleroom Pierre Bergé & Associés.

Coalbrookdale benches

News in brief including a plea to help locate a group of Coalbrookdale benches

10 April 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of the theft of four antique Coalbrookdale benches.

Rebecca Christie Miller.

News in brief including news dealer Rebecca Christie-Miller extends her Bloomsbury partnership

02 April 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news Somerset antiques dealer Rebecca Christie-Miller has extended her links with interiors shop Pentreath & Hall.

Hans Baldung drawing

News in brief including a national treasure uncovered ahead of an auction in Paris

27 March 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including news of an unpublished drawing by Hans Baldung being declared a National Treasure.

Victorian pendant brooch

News in brief including two six-figure sum diamonds snapped up at UK auctions

20 March 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including two six-figure sum diamonds selling at two regional auction houses in London and Dorset.

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News in brief including a collection of ancient Greek coins coming to the market

13 March 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a couple's collection of ancient Greek coins being sold through specialist firm Silbury Coins

Scrap gold

News in brief including the gold price reaching an all-time high

06 March 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including that the gold price reached yet another all-time high last week.

Geraldine Phillips artworks

News in brief including an exhibition on the late ceramicist Geraldine Phillips

27 February 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including an exhibition of works by the late ceramicist Geraldine Phillips (1953-2025).

Bonhams New York

News in brief including Bonhams opening its new US headquarters in New York

20 February 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the opening of Bonhams' new premises at Steinway Hall in New York

Missing picture

News in brief including former Trinity House Paintings director Steven Beale charged

13 February 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including former Trinity House Paintings director Steven Beale charged with theft and fraud

‘Shock dog’ sculpture

News in brief including an export block for a ‘shock dog’

06 February 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the export block of an 18th century animal sculpture.

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News in brief including the latest museum to benefit from the TEFAF restoration fund

30 January 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the TEFAF restoration fund awarding €50,000 to the Old Master picture gallery in Dresden, Germany.

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News in brief including a Claude Lorrain landscape being blocked from export

23 January 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the UK government blocking the export of a painting by Claude Lorrain (1600-82).

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News in brief including export block for an 18th century bust

16 January 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the UK government blocking the export of a £3.1m sculpture

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News in brief including tributes paid to the late IACF chairman Keith Harris

09 January 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the death of Keith Harris, the late chairman of fair organiser International Antiques and Collectors Fairs

Antique lace

News in brief including a Portobello dealer's plea to help find stolen lace

05 January 2026

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a plea to find stolen lace taken from Portobello Road Market

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News in brief including a record for a Tiffany floor lamp

19 December 2025

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a Magnolia pattern floor lamp by Tiffany Studios setting an auction record

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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

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