Antiques Trade Gazette 26-02-11

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Wednesday 11 February 2026
Midweek briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Sculpture
News: Plea for UK institution to raise £750,000 for Bedford House puttis blocked from export
A pair of puttis, believed to have been crafted as one of a pair of chimney pieces for Bedford House in London, have been blocked from export. READ MORE

Old Masters
Auction withdrawal: Rare Antonello da Messina panel sells to Italian government
Following the last-minute withdrawal of a rare double-sided panel by Antonello da Messina (c.1430-79) at Sotheby’s, the work has now been acquired by the Italian Ministry of Culture. READ MORE

Jewellery
Bright and beautiful: 19th and early 20th century jewels shine at auction
This array of jewels formed part of the first tranche of a remarkable private collection sold by Catherine Southon in Chislehurst. READ MORE

Books
Pick of the week: 17th century dictionary of slang emerges at Gloucestershire auction
Visitors to London at the end of the 17th century needed to take care: banditts, adamtilers and fencing-cullies were out looking to prey on unwitting buzzards, fat culls and fuddlecaps. READ MORE

Fairs
BRAFA boost: UK dealers witness collectors’ confidence
UK exhibitors at the recent BRAFA Art Fair in Brussels were heartened by a strong list of sales. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Rare Transylvanian wedding beaker celebrated at German sale READ MORE
Mayfair gallery hosts intriguing new exhibition READ MORE
Tree of Ages fair takes root on Sundays READ MORE
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