Labour government’s first budget extends inheritance tax, while non-doms are moving to Italy and the UAE
Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia have been charged with three counts of violating US sanctions, including money laundering through the acquisition of art
The popularity of the ‘less is more’ look is putting art and antiques dealers under pressure
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
With toys and trains galore, the April sale will appeal to the child in everyone
Fakes left in place of stolen artefacts in elaborate webs of deceit
Allegations of “fake” antiques further undermine confidence
April auction will include paintings as well as antiques
Collectors seek top antiques in a market with a dwindling supply
Dealers race to sell stock at auction as buying tastes change
The finest piece of 18th-century Florentine craftsmanship will go on public show in his Vienna museum this year
Following €1.23 million bid over writing desk