Antiques Trade Gazette 25-07-01

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Tuesday 01 July 2025
Morning briefing for buyers and sellers of art & antiques

Books
Discovery: Dropped off in a bag at Oxfam, philosopher’s personally inscribed works sell for 'phenomenal' price
A tiny Oxfam shop was celebrating after a set of 12 books dropped off by an anonymous donor later sold at Bonhams for a five figure sum. READ MORE

Dealers
Reunited: Regency sofas back together thanks to antiques dealers
Paxton House in Berwick-upon-Tweed has been reunited with an important Regency sofa it had lost for a century. READ MORE

Art Market
Mod Brit: John Nash brings in big Bucks with his countryside scenes
Local landscapes by the brother of the prominent Modern British artist Paul are now witnessing growing demand. READ MORE

Photo: Loraine Bodewes /Courtesy of TEFAF

Regulation
News: TEFAF pledges commitment to Maastricht venue as tough EU rules bite
The incoming EU Regulation 2019/880 on the import of cultural goods, which became effective from June 28, continues to cause concern for the art and antiques market, with TEFAF the latest to warn of its impact. READ MORE

Scientific papers
Pick of the week: Pamphlets reveal Harrison’s longitude dispute
Two documents detailing the 18th century dispute regarding John Harrison’s chronometer make many multiples of their estimate at auction. READ MORE

ALSO TODAY:

Painting by follower of Hieronymus Bosch takes six-figure sum at auction READ MORE
News in brief including a plea to find a stolen 18th century violin READ MORE
Bid Barometer: top prices and most in-demand lots online READ MORE
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