UK

The United Kingdom accounts for more than one fifth of the global art market sales and is the second biggest art market after the US.

Through auctioneers, dealers, fairs and markets - and a burgeoning online sector - buyers, collectors and sellers of art and antiques can easily access a vibrant network of intermediaries and events around the country. The UK's museums also house a wealth of impressive collections

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Bang the drum for furniture

28 May 2018

Once-fashionable drum tables took a big hit during the furniture slump and while the best can do well, others can be picked up cheaply.

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Saleroom selection: three artworks under £500 including a Charles Lutyens oil painting

28 May 2018

Three modestly valued works in regional sales including an oil painting by Charles Lutyens.

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Shop talk – The Shed in Sproughton, Suffolk

28 May 2018

In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops and centres, ATG talks to Lesley Austin who runs The Shed with her partner Ken Dunn.

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BADA hosts Belgravia networking event for art market’s next generation

27 May 2018

A group of young trade members met for a networking evening earlier this week.

Pablo Picasso portrait of Dora Maar

Pablo Picasso portrait of Dora Maar heads to Christie’s auction in London

26 May 2018

A Pablo Picasso portrait of Dora Maar from 1942 will be among the top lots at Christie’s upcoming Impressionist & Modern art auction in London.

Military cross

“So thoroughly earned”: Letter of condolence accompanies First World War Military Cross medal at Plymouth auction

25 May 2018

An eyewitness account of an officer’s bravery accompanies the sale of a First World War Military Cross at Eldreds Auctioneers next month.

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Whole historic aircraft hangar with flight pioneer Avro connection sells in Gloucestershire auction

25 May 2018

It is not every day that an auctioneer sells an aircraft hangar. Especially not one which plays such a fascinating part in aviation history as the structure offered by Gloucestershire saleroom Dominic Winter.

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Original 1960s Rolex Submariner watch clocks up £80,000 at auction

24 May 2018

A rare and original 1960s Rolex Submariner watch, bought new from a jewellery shop in Doncaster for £69 in 1966, sold in a Wiltshire auction for £80,000.

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A photograph of Mary Ryan by Julia Margaret Cameron

Forum Auctions set to hold first photographs sale

24 May 2018

The inaugural photography sale staged by Forum Auctions will take place in London on June 1.

London Summer 2018: Dates for the diary

24 May 2018

Here ATG presents a selection of exhibitions, fairs, auctions and events that will be happening in London during the busy summer season, from large to the more bijoux.

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Chippendale 300 – Events list

24 May 2018

The tercentenary of Chippendale’s birth is the catalyst for the 'Chippendale 300' initiative – a programme of non-selling exhibitions and events held across a range of historic houses, museums and craft organisations.

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A selection of works of art on offer across summer 2018

24 May 2018

ATG's selection of works of art offered in London this summer.

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London Silver Vaults – a real-life Aladdin’s Cave

24 May 2018

In the heart of London’s legal district, two storeys underground, lies the world’s biggest concentration of antique silver offered by the world’s most extensive concentration of antique silver dealers. Welcome to The London Silver Vaults.

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From Portobello to Covent Garden – London antiques markets set out their stalls

24 May 2018

Buyers of art and antiques are spoilt for choice in London. It’s a city with long-standing streets of antiques dealers and a plethora of fairs and markets, despite the challenges posed by rising rents and rates. Most are complementary rather than in competition with each other. Roland Arkell and Kate Quill report

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Meet the faces behind the doors at the London Silver Vaults

24 May 2018

The London Silver Vaults unites dozens of independent firms – many long-standing family businesses – with a shared passion for the gleam of polished white metal. In this advertising feature, we meet some of the faces behind those iron doors.

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A selection of furniture on offer across summer 2018

24 May 2018

ATG's selection of furniture offered in London this summer.

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A selection of fine art on offer across summer 2018

24 May 2018

ATG's selection of fine art offered in London this summer.

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A selection of ceramics on offer across summer 2018

24 May 2018

ATG's selection of ceramics offered in London this summer.

London calling as the 2018 summer season gets underway

24 May 2018

What does the art and antiques season of London Summer mean to you?

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