Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
Bonhams reports best ever first-half results after buying spree in 2022
12 July 2023Auction house Bonhams has reported turnover for the first half of 2023 grew 32%, the best result in its history.
Looted 8th century stone goddesses found in English garden to return to India
12 July 2023Two stone idols taken from a temple in India more than 40 years ago are to be returned after being recovered in the UK.
For Your Eyes Only: Roger Moore memorabilia comes to auction
11 July 2023Items from the collection of the late actor Sir Roger Moore are coming to auction at Bonhams this autumn.
London Art Week attracts eager museum buyers to gallery shows
10 July 2023Exhibitors taking part in London Art Week attracted visits from major museums including The Getty, British Museum, Museum of London, Museum of the Home, National Portrait Gallery and major US museums from San Francisco to Houston and Chicago to Baltimore.
Tribal art finds home at Battersea Decorative
10 July 2023Tribal Art London (TAL) is to take place in person this autumn thanks to the organisers of The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair stepping in with a venue.
Book specialist Vickers stands down at Lyon & Turnbull for consultancy role
10 July 2023Book specialist Simon Vickers is retiring from his full-time role at Lyon & Turnbull to become a consultant.
Fake or Fortune to return to TV screens this autumn
05 July 2023The BBC’s 'Fake or Fortune?' TV show will return for its 11th series this autumn.
A new business, a new saleroom and a career celebration… the latest round up of art and antiques news
04 July 2023Movers & Shakers in the world of art and antiques.
New jewellery thefts increase trade fears of violent gangs
03 July 2023A spate of jewellery-related crimes was reported in the last month, sparking further concerns for those in the trade.
A bit of Cirencester Park celeb spotting as new event launches
03 July 2023AS Fairs’ new event in the Cotswolds boasted star visitors but was also underpinned by strong sales
Party marks Buffy Parker's 50 years in the trade
03 July 2023Buffy Parker is celebrating 50 years in the art market.
Hansons in Herts: its sixth saleroom opens
03 July 2023Auction house Hansons has opened its sixth saleroom, this time in Hertfordshire.
Jewellery dealer targeted at Kingston antiques market
29 June 2023A jewellery dealer lost a significant amount of stock from her stall at Ancient Market Place, Kingston after thieves used diversionary tactics.
National Trust unveils prayer book connected to Charles II's escape bought at Liverpool auction
27 June 2023The National Trust has confirmed its purchase of a prayer book at auction in Liverpool which is now on display at Staffordshire farmhouse Moseley Old Hall.
Jewellery dealer warns of thieves now targeting the trade
26 June 2023A Camden Passage jewellery dealer suffered a devastating loss of his entire stock after a theft from his stand at the London market.
Art dealer Trinity House Paintings goes into administration
26 June 2023Cotswold art gallery Trinity House Paintings is in administration.
Solomon work to stay in UK after two museums step in following auction
26 June 2023A work by Rebecca Solomon (1832-86) originally offered at Sotheby’s and later blocked from export to the US has been bought by two UK museums.
Pick of the week: Persian mirror emerges at Lincolnshire auction
26 June 2023A 14th or 15th century Persian mirror that emerged at auction in Lincolnshire took a five-figure sum.
Interview: A collector happy not to break the mould
26 June 2023Caroline Tremlett is a marketing and business development consultant and collects antique and vintage jelly moulds
Compton Verney buys rare 17th century double portrait of black and white women
23 June 2023Compton Verney has confirmed the purchase of a rare 17th century double portrait depicting two women, one black and one white. It had previously sold at auction in 2021.