2020

A rare illustrated manuscript by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) has been acquired by The Courtauld through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare Charles II silver sugar box described as “in an exceptional state of preservation” that sold above estimate in Nottingham.

Sotheby’s will offer a portrait by Sandro Botticelli (c.1445-1510) with an estimate in excess of $80m in New York next year.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new Job Support Scheme.

New and returning faces across the auction world in the UK, Hong Kong and US.

Arts and antiques fairs planned in conference centres and exhibition halls will not be able to take place this autumn following the latest coronavirus restrictions announced by government yesterday.

The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) is set to launch a new online platform next month.

This year’s final edition of Art & Antiques for Everyone (AAFE) fair has been cancelled over coronavirus concerns.

The Metropolitan Police’s Art and Antiques Unit have helped recover three 15th century Indian bronze sculptures after one was identified in the possession of a UK dealer.

With estimates from £1000-12,000 here are seven previews of upcoming items this week.

The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of exhibitors reporting an “exciting” opening day at the Petworth fair.

A collection of rare books valued at more than £2.5m and stolen from a London warehouse in 2017 has been recovered in Romania.

Military medals from recent conflicts continue to attract great interest at auction, even if it is a great shame that veterans from these wars have to sell their medals during their own lifetime.

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare complete set of John Gould’s ‘Birds of Britain’ that doubled estimate in Gloucestershire.

Three Parisian fairs have been called off or altered due to Covid-19 concerns.

A naval scene by the well-known marine artist Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867) that has provenance to the families of Lord Hood and Horatio Nelson is coming to auction at Henry Aldridge & Son.

The latest moves at Halls, Cheffins, Freeman’s and Milestone Auctions.

With estimates from £200-15,000 here are six previews of upcoming items this week.

A crackdown on antique firearms is due to become law following the introduction of new legislation by government.