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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Basement clear out planned at Kent's Design Gallery

10 April 2017

In Kent, the Design Gallery’s largest-ever furniture warehouse sale, including a basement clear-out, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23.

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Culture Minister steps in to prevent the export of ornate Chesterfield House railings

08 April 2017

The race is on to find a buyer to keep a set of English gilt bronze cast iron railings in the UK.

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“Old bag” Margaret Thatcher drawing among leading lots at Sotheby’s Gerald Scarfe auction

07 April 2017

A political cartoon showing the face of Margaret Thatcher emerging from the side of her handbag was one of the top lots at the Sotheby’s London auction of Gerald Scarfe’s drawings this week.

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Former chairman of Christie’s South Kensington berates Christie’s owner Pinault

07 April 2017

The former chairman of Christie’s South Kensington has hit out at the decision to close the Old Brompton Road auctioneer.

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Guardi to lead Christie’s summer Old Masters evening sale

07 April 2017

Christie’s Old Masters evening sale on July 6 will be led by Francesco Guardi’s 'The Rialto Bridge with the Palazzo dei Camerlenghi' which is expected to fetch more than £25m.

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Police phone box calls for bidders at Somerset auction

06 April 2017

Police memorabilia collectors and phone fans could be tempted to dial in to a Somerset auction offering a rare Metropolitan Police phone box.

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Victoria and Albert Museum to launch huge new photography centre

06 April 2017

Photograph research and study will be boosted by the expansion of the Victoria and Albert Museum's vast collection of historic and contemporary images.

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Early sport superstar Johnny Douglas medal sells at Suffolk auction

05 April 2017

Medals are all about the recipient’s story – and few can be as fascinating and action-packed as that of early sports superstar John (Johnny) Williams Henry Tyler Douglas.

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Taxidermy burglar sentenced after recovery of van full of stuffed animals

05 April 2017

A member of a gang which stole taxidermy from a well-known dealer a year ago, has been sentenced.

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Cult classic VW campervan defies heavy rust to sell for £23,000 at auction

05 April 2017

At first glance, a hammer price of £23,000 is a heck of a lot to pay for a vehicle distinguished only by a heavily rusted shell with headlights, bumper and assorted bits and pieces lying around forlornly.

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Judge to probe Pimlico Road redevelopment planning go-ahead

05 April 2017

The redevelopment of the premises of Pimlico Road antique dealers and a historic timber yard on the same site has been challenged in the courts.

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Confused about a term? Take it on the Chinnery

05 April 2017

At the end of an article penned for the Regional History Society titled Furniture Terminology in Post-Medieval Middle Class Inventories, the late Victor Chinnery wrote that any full glossary on the subject should include, not just furniture, but also pottery, glass, metalwork and architectural fittings.

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Three cracking Easter events

05 April 2017

Fair organisers gear up for a busy weekend of antiques and collectables trading

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Four vintage fleas and fairs this weekend

05 April 2017

Judging by some of the comments Naomi Knight has received from dealers at the March launch of her new monthly sister market to the wellestablished Bath Vintage and Antiques Market, the Vintage Vauxhall Market is on a roll.

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Wide world of the Welsh art market

05 April 2017

Two exhibitions mark the 25th anniversary of Welsh art specialist Martin Tinney Gallery.

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Fettercairn Jewel returns to Scotland

05 April 2017

Enforcing its Scottish significance, a Renaissance gold pendant known as the Fettercairn Jewel has been bought by the National Museums Scotland.

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Fauvist oil tops Leicestershire sale

05 April 2017

A painting from the early career of French artist Auguste Herbin (1882-1960) appeared on the market for the first time in nearly a century at Gildings’ Market Harborough salerooms on March 28.

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Shop talk – Manormonkeys Antiques Warehouse

05 April 2017

Blackminster Business Park, near Evesham

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Show your metal

05 April 2017

Included among the objects section of many sales featuring oak and vernacular material there are often examples of early metalware.

Obituary: Steven Hyder

05 April 2017

A notice to our friends in the trade: I am sorry to have to inform you that Steven Hyder recently passed away, Angela Hyder writes

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