Antiques Trade Gazette 24-12-06

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Friday 06 December 2024
Friday briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

The Virgin and Child enthroned by Sandro Botticelli

Old Masters
Into the light: 'The highest price for an early work by Botticelli at auction'
A painting known as ‘the Wantage Botticelli’ which emerged from a British aristocratic collection after 120 years drew a strong bidding battle at Sotheby’s latest Old Master evening sale. READ MORE

Mahogany table belonging to Margaret Thatcher

Auctions
Iron lady: Steely demand as Margaret Thatcher's desk makes 60 times estimate
An antique five drawer mahogany desk purchased by the Thatcher family in the 1960s drew hefty competition at Sloane Street Auctions. READ MORE

Image: Paris Discovery Guide

Fairs and markets
Les Puces: The lowdown on a Parisian antiques supercentre
With more than a thousand traders doing business, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris is effectively 12 markets in one. FULL STORY

Dealers
Obituary: A dealer with industrial heritage at his core
Salvage dealer Ronnie Wootton (1935-2024) was born in the heart of the Black Country and knew from personal experience all about its manufacturing history and the people which he cared about. READ MORE

Art Market
19th century pictures: Feline work is catnip to eager collectors
The ongoing popularity of the characterful feline studies by Dutch artist Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909) means they are invariably a valuable proposition at auction. READ MORE

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