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Tuesday 13 January 2026 Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Sculpture Export block: UK institution sought for 18th century Bouchardon bust being sold by Scottish Highland council A bust of 18th century politician and landowner John Gordon of Invergordon (1707-83) has been blocked from export by the UK government in the hope a museum will raise the £3.1m needed to keep it in the country. READ MORE
Auctions Bought for buttons: Two rare bronze buttons designed by Alberto Giacometti for Elsa Schiaparelli reappear at auction Bought for just £40 earlier in the year, these two rare bronze buttons took £48,000 in Knightsbridge. READ MORE
Jewellery Sale sparkle: Rare René Lalique gem emerges in the US Six-figure sum for necklace and brooch created at the peak of Lalique’s career. READ MORE
Art Market Eager eyes: ‘The Ancients’ co-founder still in demand Works by the 'precocious' George Richmond draw competition at west London auction. READ MORE
International Toy treasure: Japanese robot-driven car toy triples estimate Japanese toy intended for export brings major demand in a US auction. READ MORE

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News in brief including record sales for Heritage Auctions READ MORE Edgar Allan Poe captured in pioneering photo form READ MORE Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE Full contents of ATG's latest issue BROWSE HERE
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