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More than 50 artists receive resale royalties for first time in 2023

01 June 2023

The latest Artist's Resale Right (ARR) Royalties figures from the Design and Artists Copyright Society (DACS) reveal 873 artists and artists’ estates received fees and 53 artists were paid a royalty for the first time.

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Hires, promotions and relocations – the latest art and antiques news

31 May 2023

From a new boss of Christie’s Asia to a Brighton antiques gallery move, here is a round up of auction house and dealer updates from around the world.

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An Edward Lear watercolour is among five lots to watch

29 May 2023

With estimates from £1500, here are five previews of upcoming items.

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Top stories this week including the sale of a Rolex bought for £200

28 May 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included a Rolex bought for £200.

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Chinese jardinière selling for 194-times estimate features in our pick of five auction highlights

26 May 2023

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a Chinese blue and white jardinière that sold for 194 times its top estimate.

Bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan

Auction record for both Indian and Islamic object smashed by Tipu Sultan’s bedchamber sword

25 May 2023

A sword taken from the Indian Muslim ruler Tipu Sultan when he was defeated and killed during the fourth Anglo-Mysore War was hammered down at £12m.

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Antiquities returned to Iraq after latest investigation by New York’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit

24 May 2023

Two artefacts with a joint value of $275,000 have been returned to Iraq after the latest investigation by the New York's Antiquities Trafficking Unit.