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The ‘works of art’ covered by revised anti-money laundering legislation coming into effect in the UK this week exclude key collecting areas, after successful lobbying by art market trade bodies.

An update from across the world of art and antiques including a new joiner at Duke’s and a new saleroom for Elstob & Elstob.

Sotheby’s has added its weight to the art market’s response against President Donald Trump’s imposition of import tariffs on Chinese works of art in the US.

An 18th century watercolour miniature by one of India’s greatest painters has been saved for the nation by the British Museum.

A handbag and fashion department has been created within Bonhams’ luxury division in its Knightsbridge saleroom.

With estimates from £40-12,000 here are six previews of upcoming items this week.

Several portraits by the 17th century Flemish artist Michael Sweerts (1618-64) have been achieving six-figure sums at auctions in Europe recently.