Ministers hope to close loopholes that see aquatic mammals vulnerable to poaching, but dealers in antique scrimshaw works of art say it will destroy their business

The art and antiques fair returns to its normal March slot with increased security after a slimmed-down version last year

In a post-Covid world, tech-savvy collectors continue to disrupt the old model of in-person trading

Regulation of the conservation profession may be a start, but can it quash the “ego” that often motivates restorers-turned-forgers?

Lower-value older works and those by artists who died less than 50 years ago no longer need an export licence to leave the country—but the process can still be slow

The bronze was taken because German law requires archaeological objects have export licences from the country of origin—but it was only travelling through to Austria from the US

Galleries are displaying different styles and cultures at the Belgian antiques fair this year

Cabinet of curiosities cannot go to US because of tough ivory regulations

Global art and antiques imports and exports in and out of the UK increased last year but are yet to reach the levels seen during the 2015 peak

Freya Simms speaks ahead of the tenth Lapada Art & Antiques Fair in London

Events dedicated to photographs, antiques, crafts and curiosities offer niche disciplines for collectors

“I cannot imagine where a terracotta life-size horse head could come from in antiquity,” a specialist says

Laurent and Olivier Kraemer charged with organised fraud and money laundering in ongoing investigation over so-called "fake Boulles"

The initiative, which involves governments and the art world, will set up a public database of objects

British dealers have been awaiting the government's announcement—but questions remain how the new regulations will be implemented

London and New York antiques dealership will now form new private sales division of UK auctioneer Dreweatts, based in Berkshire and Pall Mall

Experts question the reported size of illicit trade, particularly as the number of fake artefacts increases

Art advising and valuations firm Gurr Johns steps in, citing "huge opportunities" in London auction market's lower levels