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

1822NE02B.jpg

Medieval masterpiece on view

09 January 2008

The extraordinarily elaborate diptych from c.1350-75, shown here, will be on show at The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House from January 10 to March 9.

1823AR08A.jpg

Mouseman’s tail-end triumph

22 December 2007

BACK in 1936, a Mr Harry Woods decided to refurbish his home, The Gate House in Brighouse, and commissioned a fellow Yorkshireman, working some 50 miles away, to provide interior panelling, window seats and doors, as well as various items of furniture.

It looks like the end of Chelsea Antiques Fair

21 December 2007

IT looks likely that the Chelsea Antiques Fair, a landmark fixture and once among the country's most prestigious antiques fairs, is finished.

1821NE03F.jpg

Thrill at the grill

21 December 2007

Souvenir hunters bid for their own slice of history at Savoy's spring clean

Mallams set out plans for new saleroom

21 December 2007

Mallams have announced the location of their new saleroom in Oxfordshire.

1821NE02B.jpg

A monk's prayer at £60,000

21 December 2007

WHAT looked like yet another Old Master sleeper in the provinces appeared in Gloucestershire on December 7.

Chinese help Fine Art Society to best return in 131 years

18 December 2007

BUSINESS from China increased fivefold for the Fine Arts Society in 2007, helping to bring the company the highest turnover in their 131-year history.

1820NE01B.jpg

Beware this opportunist couple

18 December 2007

DEALERS are being asked to look out for the couple, pictured here, who attempted to steal a tea caddy from Patrick Sandberg Antiques in London’s Kensington Church Street on November 28.

1820NE03B.jpg

South Kensington to go even more retail

18 December 2007

Christie’s South Kensington have announced their new programme of Interior sales for 2008 and it is one which shows an ever greater commitment to a retail approach to handling the middle market.

Spink branch out further

10 December 2007

SPINK have acquired the assets of Collectors Gallery and have appointed the managing partner of the dealership Mike Veissid as director for their new bond and share department.

Lyon & Turnbull make it to top awards shortlist and get funding for expansion

10 December 2007

Edinburgh auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull have been named among the runners up in the Bank of Scotland £25m Entrepreneur Challenge, a national competition designed to identify and support excellence in businesses.

Ally Pally fairs return in April

10 December 2007

FAIRS are set to return to Alexandra Palace in North London, which for years was a favourite trade venue. The last Alexandra Palace fair was held on November 19, 2006.

1818NE01A.jpg

Cole proves hot at £34,000 hammer

03 December 2007

Among the highlights of Tennants’ Autumn Catalogue sale held in Leyburn on November 22-23 was this exceptional Victorian Egyptian revival table clock.

1818NE02A.jpg

Now half of Antiquarius faces the axe

03 December 2007

A LARGE number of dealers at Antiquarius in London’s King’s Road will have to quit the premises next year following the landlord’s decision to redevelop half the property.

New tax threat to London art market

03 December 2007

TREASURY plans to close tax loopholes for the wealthiest foreigners living in the UK could seriously damage the art market, it is feared.

Thieves take Mouseman stools from pub

03 December 2007

Ten Mouseman stools were stolen from The Forresters Arms Hotel in Kilburn, North Yorkshire in the early hours of Monday, November 26.

1818NE03B.jpg

£9m Faberge record – a real nest egg

03 December 2007

Russian week in London saw over ten sales offered at Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams and specialist Russian auctioneers MacDougall’s last week.

1817AR09A.jpg

Stirring memories of the Norwich widow at £4600

01 December 2007

ONCE the largest city outside London, Norwich had its own silver assay office during three periods between 1565 and 1702.

Kent dealer falls victim to sting

26 November 2007

A Kent dealer has fallen victim to a thief whose practised deception suggests he will strike again.

Hobbs Parker say farewell

26 November 2007

Kent auctioneers Hobbs Parker are to close in the New Year. After more than 50 years selling antiques and fine art in Ashford, the parent company have chosen to close the division in the face of rising rent and external competition.

News

Categories