Antiques Trade Gazette 26-01-13

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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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