Latest News Articles by Laura Chesters
British Museum to improve security, record keeping and audits
12 December 2023The independent review of the British Museum in the wake of thefts from its collection has been published.
Hang on… that’s a photo of my mum you’re selling
11 December 2023A dealer at Old Spitalfields Antiques Market was surprised by an early morning chance discovery.
Art Fund and Arts Council England launch initiative to encourage art donations
05 December 2023A new publication by Art Fund and Arts Council England seeks to raise awareness about how owners of art and antiques can donate to institutions.
TEFAF Maastricht reveals 2024 dates and a new dealer in-depth item focus
04 December 2023TEFAF Maastricht, organised by The European Fine Art Foundation, has announced its 2024 dates.
Dealer to sell decorations from a royal Christmas tree at Hansons
04 December 2023Dealer Daniel Hadden is hoping for an early Christmas present with the sale of two tree decorations that once belonged to Queen Victoria.
The Colour Purple: Collection of Philip Hewat-Jaboor comes to Christie’s
30 November 2023The collection of connoisseur, art adviser and Masterpiece London fair chairman will be offered at Christie’s next February.
TEFAF Maastricht returns for 2024 with a new section and new dealers
29 November 2023TEFAF Maastricht, organised by The European Fine Art Foundation, has announced its 2024 dates.
Ridley Scott's Napoleon hits cinemas as a Bonaparte bonanza takes hold of auction houses and dealers
28 November 2023Napoleon director Ridley Scott’s film charting the rise and fall of the French emperor is in cinemas across the UK.
Latest British Art Market report reveals increase in UK dealerships
27 November 2023Antiques dealerships and art galleries around the UK have grown by more than 31% in a decade, according to a new study.
Trade bodies give mixed welcome to Hunt’s autumn statement and call for more help
27 November 2023Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dubbed it an ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’ but the art and antiques trade still wants more help following the fiscal measures announced on November 22.
Treasure House expands to allow extra exhibitors
27 November 2023The Treasure House Fair staged at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, will return for its second year next summer.
Self-employed tax cut and a business rates relief extension but Autumn Statement did not go far enough for art and antiques trade
23 November 2023Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dubbed it an ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’ but the art and antiques trade still want more help following the fiscal measures announced on November 22. Dealer association LAPADA said the changes will only help minimally.
Painting stolen in US recovered in UK after missing for 60 years
22 November 2023A painting by post-impressionist artist Edouard-Leon Cortés (1882-1969) has been recovered after being stolen in the US sometime in the 1950s-60s.
Report reveals Brexit continues to hurt the British art market's cross-border trade
21 November 2023The British Art Market in 2023 report has revealed that UK global market share declined from 21% in 2016 to 18% in 2022, but it stays in second place.
The Treasure House Fair to return next year with bigger event
21 November 2023The Treasure House Fair at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London will return for its second year in 2024.
Warning for Cornishware collectors following ‘fakes’ convictions
20 November 2023Vintage Cornishware collectors and dealers have been warned to be aware of possible fakes on the market following the conviction of a couple for fraud.
Friends reunited? Estranged Lowestoft jug and cover to appear in same auction
20 November 2023Two rare documentary Lowestoft lots - both made for a Norfolk farmer - could be reunited after years apart. Both have been consigned to Keys in Aylsham.
‘Secret’ Nelson bronze brings £185,000 at auction
20 November 2023A secret copy of a commemorative full-length bronze of Lord Nelson holding a telescope which was sculpted by Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll, the sixth child of Queen Victoria and Albert, was the top lot in maritime specialist Charles Miller’s latest auction.
Salisbury sketches to raise funds for Walpole Society
20 November 2023A group of works by society portraitist Frank O Salisbury are being auctioned at Roseberys to raise money for the British art charity the Walpole Society.
Trading Standards prosecute couple who faked Cornishware pottery
16 November 2023Two people selling faked Cornishware pottery have received suspended sentences and ordered to pay £80,000.