Antiques Trade Gazette 24-12-19

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Thursday 19 December 2024
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

René Magritte’s 1954 L’empire des lumieres

News
Christie's: Results down 6% but firm reports stronger sales in second half of year
A better second half of the year and strong private sales helped Christie’s make the best of a difficult 2024. READ MORE

Art market
Fine art: Works by 'forgotten hero' impress in Colchester
Pair of scarce oils by an artist more familiar as a watercolourist emerged at auction in Essex. READ MORE

UK
The Beatles: Documents detailing break-up of band sell at auction
A collection of legal documents relating to the break-up of The Beatles appeared at Berkshire auction house Dawsons. READ MORE

Auctions
Asian art: Tang dynasty rhino deemed a rarity
While many Tang pottery figures of horses, camels and zodiac figures survive in quantity, a rhino would seem to be a rarity. FULL STORY

Decorative arts
Obituary: ‘The outstanding scholar-dealer in his chosen field’
Michael Whiteway was decorative arts specialist who will be fondly remembered for his generosity, his dislike of pomposity, and his humility. READ MORE

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Hansons moves into Cornwall taking over Barbara Kirk’s former saleroom READ MORE
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Silver tankard shines at auction READ MORE
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