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MUSEUM OF THE YEAR

The finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year...
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G F Watts, Ellen Terry (Choosing), 1864, oil on strawboard mounted on Gatorfoam, 47.2 x 35.2cm © National Portrait Gallery

G F Watts, Ellen Terry (Choosing), 1864, oil on strawboard mounted on Gatorfoam, 47.2 x 35.2cm © National Portrait Gallery

SCENTED VISIONS

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Noah Davis Installation view Barbican Art Gallery 2025 c Jemima Yong Barbican Art Gallery (9)

Noah Davis Installation view Barbican Art Gallery 2025 c Jemima Yong Barbican Art Gallery (9)

NOAH DAVIS

The UK’s first institutional survey of the late American...
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EDVARD MUNCH

The first UK exhibition of portraits by Edvard Munch...
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VICTOR HUGO

A landmark exhibition of rarely seen works on paper...
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DAVID HOCKNEY, 25

Opening at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris on...
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Scroll tiara, Cartier Paris, commissioned for the Countess of Essex in 1902. Diamonds, silver and gold. Nils Herrmann, Collection Cartier © Cartier

Scroll tiara, Cartier Paris, commissioned for the Countess of Essex in 1902. Diamonds, silver and gold. Nils Herrmann, Collection Cartier © Cartier

CARTIER

Next month, the UK’s first major exhibition in almost...
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5. Installation view, Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection, The Courtauld Gallery. © Fergus Carmichael

5. Installation view, Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection, The Courtauld Gallery. © Fergus Carmichael

OSKAR REINHART COLLECTION

Now open at London’s Courtauld Gallery is the first...
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Ithell Colquhoun, Alcove, 1946…

Ithell Colquhoun, Alcove, 1946…

ITHELL COLQUHOUN

Now open at Tate St Ives, Ithell Colquhoun: Between...
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Paula Rego

PAULA REGO

Paula Rego: Visions of English Literature is a Hayward...
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LAF 2025 copyright Mark Cocksedge

LAF 2025

This week sees the return of London Art Fair...
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BARRY HUMPHRIES

Next month, the collection of world-renowned performer Barry Humphries...
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#8216;The Oxblood#8217; Estimate 350,000 500,000

JEFF BECK

A celebration of the ultimate guitarist’s guitar hero, Christie’s...
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Etna

TIRZAH GARWOOD

Now open at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Tirzah Garwood: Beyond...
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Lytton Strachey_6662

CARRINGTON

Now open at Pallant House Gallery, ‘Dora Carrington: Beyond...
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Thoughtful young Caucasian woman wearing glasses and looking at exhibition. Concept of Museum Day.

2025 EXHIBITIONS

It’s the time of year when museums and galleries...
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Collecting Modernism_ From Pablo Picasso to Winifred Nicholson; photographed by Lee Robbins

Collecting Modernism_ From Pablo Picasso to Winifred Nicholson; photographed by Lee Robbins

COLLECTING MODERNISM

Now open at Charleston in Lewes is an extraordinary...
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Claudette Johnson, Install view (1)

Claudette Johnson, Install view (1)

TURNER PRIZE

Now open at Tate Britain is an exhibition of...
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Flower Fairies exhibition space © Watts Gallery Trust. Photo by Rosie Scrace (3)

Flower Fairies exhibition space © Watts Gallery Trust. Photo by Rosie Scrace (3)

FLOWER FAIRIES

We are proud to be a corporate partner of...
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Dame Barbara Hepworth, Two Forms (Gemini II)

Dame Barbara Hepworth, Two Forms (Gemini II)

MODERN ART

Christie’s October Modern British and Irish Art sales take...
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3. Installation view, Monet and London. Views of the Thames, The Courtauld Gallery. © Fergus Carmichael

3. Installation view, Monet and London. Views of the Thames, The Courtauld Gallery. © Fergus Carmichael

MONET IN LONDON

Monet and London, now open at The Courtauld Gallery,...
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CRAIG 1999 Common History – Conference.jpg

MICHAEL CRAIG-MARTIN

The largest retrospective of Michael Craig-Martin’s work ever to...
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BAF_2023_Before_Opening_280923_06 (1)

BRITISH ART FAIR

British Art Fair returns to London’s Saatchi Gallery this...
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_An important American horse race game Made by the Williams Amusement Device Co., Denver, circa 1920s Estimates_8,000 – 12,000

_An important American horse race game Made by the Williams Amusement Device Co., Denver, circa 1920s Estimates_8,000 – 12,000

THE GREATEST SHOW

All the fun of the fair comes to Bonhams...
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TAYLOR SWIFT

Whilst the European leg of her sellout Eras Tour...
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HENRY MOORE

Now open at The Lightbox, Henry Moore in Colour...
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WomenAtGoodwood_JohnathanSwann_202403052024

HERSTORY AT GOODWOOD

Now open at Goodwood House, HerStory: Women of Goodwood...
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Première galerie impressioniste_crédit ©FAMM

FAMM

FAMM, the first private museum in Europe dedicated to...
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ArtFund_NPG_Image10

MOTY 2024

Next week, the winner of the Art Fund Museum...
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Marc Quinn, Light into Life (Photosynthetic Form), executed in 2023

Marc Quinn, Light into Life (Photosynthetic Form), executed in 2023

DREAM BIG

Now open online, Dream Big is a selling exhibition...
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Camille Pissarro, La Sieste aux champs, 1893

Camille Pissarro, La Sieste aux champs, 1893

MODERN & CONTEMPORARY

Phillips’ Modern & Contemporary Art Evening & Day Sale...
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Yoshida Hiroshi, Kumoi Cherry Trees

Yoshida Hiroshi, Kumoi Cherry Trees

PRINTMAKING DYNASTY

Opening on 19 June at Dulwich Picture Gallery is...
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The Landing © Trustees of the Wallace Collection

The Landing © Trustees of the Wallace Collection

WALLACE COLLECTION

This June, a new display opens at London’s Wallace...
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Fragile Beauty Exhibition, 14th May 2024

Fragile Beauty Exhibition, 14th May 2024

FRAGILE BEAUTY

Opening this weekend at London’s V&A is a major...
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Mario Testino, Kate Moss

Mario Testino, Kate Moss

LONDON PHOTOGRAPHS

Phillips’ London Photographs auction takes place on 16 May...
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Franz Marc, Deer in the Snow II, 1911. Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus

Franz Marc, Deer in the Snow II, 1911. Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus

EXPRESSIONISTS

Now open at Tate Modern, Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and...
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AUDEMARS_PIGUET_ROYAL_OAK_CHRONOGRAPH_MODEL_REF_25960BC_NO_E73509_CIRCA_2003

RARE WATCHES

Christie’s Rare Watches auction returns to Geneva on 13...
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71771038 A_Digital_Content_JPEG

LE GAVROCHE

Now open for browsing, Christie’s two-part Le Gavroche sale...
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2I7A2674

BONHAMS CARS

Bonhams’ The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'...
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DSC_4126 copy

THE LIGHTBOX

Now open at The Lightbox, Grayson Perry: The Vanity...
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PATTIE BOYD

A unique opportunity to acquire love letters, drawings, photographs,...
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ANGELICA KAUFFMAN

Coinciding with Women’s History Month, the Royal Academy of...
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Press Photography of Sargent and Fashion at Tate Britain, 2024

Press Photography of Sargent and Fashion at Tate Britain, 2024

SARGENT & FASHION

Opening this week at Tate Britain is a major...
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Toyohara Kunichika 豊原 国周 (1835 – 1900), The Geisha Kogiku Looking at Photographs, 1870, Colour print from woodblocks © Collection_ Frank Milner.

Toyohara Kunichika 豊原 国周 (1835 – 1900), The Geisha Kogiku Looking at Photographs, 1870, Colour print from woodblocks © Collection_ Frank Milner.

EDO POP

As a Corporate Partner of Watts Gallery – Artists’...
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A rare Chanel_ a success story set of four classic black micro mini bags and trunk, estimate £15,000 20,000

A rare Chanel_ a success story set of four classic black micro mini bags and trunk, estimate £15,000 20,000

DESIGNER HANDBAGS

Bonhams Knightsbridge is set to host the first Designer...
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WOMEN ARTISTS

This Spring, Tate Britain presents work by over 100...
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A PAIR OF SILVER LEATHER TALL PLATFORM BOOTS, CIRCA 1971

A PAIR OF SILVER LEATHER TALL PLATFORM BOOTS, CIRCA 1971

ELTON JOHN

A rare opportunity to acquire art, fashion, furniture and...
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NG200

2024 is a special year for London’s National Gallery,...
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LONDON ART FAIR

London Art Fair returns this January for its 36th...
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Red Schecter Telecaster

Red Schecter Telecaster

MARK KNOPFLER

Guitars from the personal collection of music legend Mark...
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IMPRESSIONISTS

Now open at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, Impressionists...
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John_Craxton_010

JOHN CRAXTON

John Craxton: A Modern Odyssey is now open at...
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The Crown

The Crown

THE CROWN

Bonhams have announced details of a once-in-a-lifetime auction of...
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The Confluence of Champions–Lewis Hamilton s First Race Winning Mercedes F1 Car and Tom Brady s Final Game Worn Jersey Head to Auction_0

The Confluence of Champions–Lewis Hamilton s First Race Winning Mercedes F1 Car and Tom Brady s Final Game Worn Jersey Head to Auction_0

COLLECTOR CARS

RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house,...
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4Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898 1986) Head ironstone on a marble base 17.7 cm. (7 in.) high (including the marble base) Carved in 1930 Unique. £2,200,000 2,600,000

4Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898 1986) Head ironstone on a marble base 17.7 cm. (7 in.) high (including the marble base) Carved in 1930 Unique. £2,200,000 2,600,000

MODERN BRITISH

Two exceptional works by two masters of 20th century...
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Lucie Rie, Selection of works

Lucie Rie, Selection of works

LUCY RIE & HANS COPER

Work by two of England’s greatest modern potters is...
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RUBENS & WOMEN

Rubens & Women, now open at Dulwich Picture Gallery,...
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Artist Lakwena Maciver with

THIS IS LONDON

As part of its ‘This is London’ celebration and...
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ALIGHIERO BOETTI (1940 1994), Tutto, 1988 1989. Estimate_ £700,000 – 1,000,000.

ALIGHIERO BOETTI (1940 1994), Tutto, 1988 1989. Estimate_ £700,000 – 1,000,000.

FRIEZE WEEK

With the art world about to gather in London...
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2011_Exterior

FRIEZE 2023

This week, organisers of Frieze announced highlights of the...
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Chanel Exhibition photography, 11th September 2023

Chanel Exhibition photography, 11th September 2023

CHANEL

The first UK exhibition dedicated to the work of...
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 2

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 2

CHARLIE WATTS

Christie’s flagship auction, Charlie Watts: Gentleman, Collector, Rolling Stone...
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Art Gallery Manager Hanging Paintings

KNIGHT FRANK INDEX

The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) – which...
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Messums Gallery_Jeremy Annear b.1949, Siesta Song III, 2020, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

Messums Gallery_Jeremy Annear b.1949, Siesta Song III, 2020, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm

BRITISH ART FAIR

The British Art Fair returns to London’s Saatchi Gallery...
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David Hockney Ossie Wearing a Fairisle Sweater 1970 Colored pencil on paper 43.18 x 35.56 cm (17 x 14 Inches) © David Hockney Photo Credit Fabrice Gibert

David Hockney Ossie Wearing a Fairisle Sweater 1970 Colored pencil on paper 43.18 x 35.56 cm (17 x 14 Inches) © David Hockney Photo Credit Fabrice Gibert

LOVE LIFE

Charleston, the modernist home and studio of painters Vanessa...
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11) Grayson Perry Smash Hits. Photo by Nick Mailer Photography

11) Grayson Perry Smash Hits. Photo by Nick Mailer Photography

GRAYSON PERRY

The biggest exhibition to date of work by celebrated...
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West Horsley Place exterior © Richard Lewisohn

West Horsley Place exterior © Richard Lewisohn

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Selections from one of the most important collections of...
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Lithographic Water Made of Lines, Crayon, and Two Blue Washes, 1978 80

Lithographic Water Made of Lines, Crayon, and Two Blue Washes, 1978 80

DAVID HOCKNEY

Phillips have announced a dedicated David Hockney sale that...
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Press photography of A World In Common, 2023

Press photography of A World In Common, 2023

WORLD IN COMMON

Now open at Tate Modern, A World in Common:...
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The Burrell Collection, Museum of the Year finalist, 2023 (c) Janie Airey Art Fund 2023 12

The Burrell Collection, Museum of the Year finalist, 2023 (c) Janie Airey Art Fund 2023 12

MOTY 2023

The Burrell Collection has won the prestigious 2023 Art...
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The Contemporary Collection in The Mary Weston Gallery in The Weston Wing at the National Portrait Gallery London © David Parry

The Contemporary Collection in The Mary Weston Gallery in The Weston Wing at the National Portrait Gallery London © David Parry

NPG REOPENS

Along with a major refurbishment, new public spaces have...
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Lot 86_A GEORGE III PENDANT

CLASSIC WEEK

This July, Classic Week returns to Christie’s featuring art...
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Blue topaz and diamond brooch by Carl Fabergeě

Blue topaz and diamond brooch by Carl Fabergeě

TREASURE HOUSE

This week, a new art fair opens in London...
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RA SUMMER 15

RA SUMMER 15

SUMMER EXHIBITION

This week, the 255th Summer Exhibition opens at London’s...
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Sir Frank Bowling Untitled courtesy of Bonhams

Sir Frank Bowling Untitled courtesy of Bonhams

MODERN BRITISH

Spanning 85 years of exceptional Modern British & Irish...
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The Burrell Collection, Museum of the Year finalist, 2023 (c) Janie Airey Art Fund 2023 8

MUSEUM OF THE YEAR

Finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023...
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1.Denis Pellerin. 2022. Sir Brian May holding one of his Steampunk Owl viewers

1.Denis Pellerin. 2022. Sir Brian May holding one of his Steampunk Owl viewers

VICTORIAN VR

We are delighted to be a Corporate Partner of...
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Freddie Mercury’s Crown and accompanying cloak (1)

Freddie Mercury’s Crown and accompanying cloak (1)

FREDDIE MERCURY

“I love going to auctions and buying antiques… The...
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti, La Ghirlandata 1873 (c) Guildhall Art Gallery

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, La Ghirlandata 1873 (c) Guildhall Art Gallery

THE ROSSETTIS

A major exhibition charting the romance and radicalism of...
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ART MARKET REPORT

The seventh edition of The Art Basel and UBS...
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LONDON JEWELS

Jewels from the family collection of one of Britain’s...
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BERTHE MORISOT

Opening this week at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Berthe Morisot:...
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AI WEIWEI

This week, London’s Design Museum announced details of a...
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Lot 9 – DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH Pierced Form (Toledo)

Lot 9 – DAME BARBARA HEPWORTH Pierced Form (Toledo)

MODERN BRITISH

Now live for browsing, Christie’s Modern British and Irish...
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Man Ray, Untitled (Jacqueline Barsotti Goddard)

Man Ray, Untitled (Jacqueline Barsotti Goddard)

SURREALISM SALE

Following outstanding results for its London sales dedicated to...
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David Bowie as The Thin White Duke, Station to Station Tour, 1976 © John Robert Rowlands

David Bowie as The Thin White Duke, Station to Station Tour, 1976 © John Robert Rowlands

DAVID BOWIE

The V&A has announced that it has secured the...
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Trapping the Moon © Patricia Lagarde, 2022. A project for Maroma. A Belmond Hotel

Trapping the Moon © Patricia Lagarde, 2022. A project for Maroma. A Belmond Hotel

PHOTO LONDON

Photo London returns to Somerset House this May, promising...
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3. The Morgan Stanley Exhibition Peter Doig at The Courtauld. Photo Fergus Carmichael, 2023

3. The Morgan Stanley Exhibition Peter Doig at The Courtauld. Photo Fergus Carmichael, 2023

PETER DOIG

Just opened at London’s Courtauld Gallery, The Morgan Stanley...
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COLLECTIONS’ INSURANCE

This week, Smith Greenfield MD Steve Smith joined an...
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Schumacher car ONLY USE WITH CREDIT

Schumacher car ONLY USE WITH CREDIT

RACING LEGENDS

The first car in which motor racing legend Michael...
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The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room

AN OPULENT AESTHETIC

Spanning 19th century and Old Master paintings to fine...
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LONDON ART FAIR

Over 100 galleries from the UK and around the...
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National Gallery London © National Gallery, London

National Gallery London © National Gallery, London

ART YEAR AHEAD

Happy New Year! Here at Smith Greenfield, we are...
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BOURGEOIS LOUISE hires (2)

LOUISE BOURGEOIS

Louise Bourgeois: Drawing Intimacy 1939 – 2010 now open...
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FREUD CENTENARY

Now open at Gagosian’s Grosvenor Hill gallery in London,...
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Halima Cassell, Germination, marble, 20 inch H x 14 inch W. Photo by Jonathan Keenan

Halima Cassell, Germination, marble, 20 inch H x 14 inch W. Photo by Jonathan Keenan

HALIMA CASSELL

This week, Watts Gallery announced details of its first...
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Lot 5, Dame Barbara Hepworth, Curved Form (Bryher), est £500,000 – 800,000 © Sotheby’s

Lot 5, Dame Barbara Hepworth, Curved Form (Bryher), est £500,000 – 800,000 © Sotheby’s

MODERN BRITISH

Next week, Sotheby’s flagship sale of Modern British &...
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The Fife Arms Entrance Hall with Red Haired Man Portrait 2 1962 by Lucian Freud

The Fife Arms Entrance Hall with Red Haired Man Portrait 2 1962 by Lucian Freud

WINTER WEEKENDS

With winter now well on its way, we take...
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art of luxury MUST CREDIT BONHAMS

art of luxury MUST CREDIT BONHAMS

THE ART OF LUXURY

Perfectly timed for Christmas gifting, on 17 November Bonhams...
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LEGENDARY WATCHES

Spanning four decades and including some of the earliest...
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#74

MAKING MODERNISM

Making Modernism, opening at the Royal Academy of Arts...
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Daimler Bonhams

Daimler Bonhams

MOTORING SALE

The oldest Daimler on the road comes to Bonhams’...
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51606878245_7f3b2fd321_c

FRIEZE LONDON

Frieze lands in London this week, taking centre stage...
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DREAMS & STORIES

We are very pleased to be a Corporate Partner...
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Hockney

Hockney

DAVID HOCKNEY

Christie’s 20th/21st Century Evening Sale returns to London next...
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Brooch image for London Jewels Bonhams September 2022

Brooch image for London Jewels Bonhams September 2022

LONDON JEWELS

Taking place at Bonhams on 21 September, the London...
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Orlanda Broom courtesy of Hospital Rooms Photography Tim Bowditch SML

Orlanda Broom courtesy of Hospital Rooms Photography Tim Bowditch SML

FUNDRAISING AUCTION

There’s still time to catch Like there is hope...
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Goodwood Revival 2018, Ph. by Jayson Fong

Goodwood Revival 2018, Ph. by Jayson Fong

GOODWOOD REVIVAL

Billed as the world’s greatest historic motor race meeting,...
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SML Simon Frederick, Maggie Aderin Pocock, archival inkjet print, 2016 © National Portrait Gallery, London

SML Simon Frederick, Maggie Aderin Pocock, archival inkjet print, 2016 © National Portrait Gallery, London

FACES OF FAME

As a Corporate Partner of Watts Gallery – Artists’...
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Dr. No transparency, Estimate £800 – £1,200

Dr. No transparency, Estimate £800 – £1,200

JAMES BOND

This autumn, Sotheby’s will present James Bond on Bond...
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Frieze London

Frieze London

FRIEZE SCULPTURE

Featuring a line-up of 19 international artists, Frieze Sculpture...
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c. 1927 Indian Speedway sml

SPEEDWAY SALE

Bonhams has announced details of its traditional Autumn sale,...
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Milton Avery sml

MILTON AVERY

Milton Avery: American Colourist, now open at the Royal...
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MUSEUM OF THE YEAR 2022

Horniman Museum and Gardens has won Art Fund Museum...
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Lucien Levy Dhurmer La Bourrasque © Christie’s Images Limited 2022 sml

Isabel Goldsmith Collection

Representing over 40 years of collecting, The Isabel Goldsmith...
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V&A Africa Fashion

Africa Fashion, the landmark exhibition celebrating the irresistible creativity,...
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Marquee Week

Christie’s, London, is holding its Impressionist and Modern Art...
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1 2022 Black Label Masterpiece II Fruit Earrings_1sml

Masterpiece 2022

Masterpiece London, sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada, returns...
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Festival of Speed

The Festival of Speed returns to the parkland of...
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Jubilee Collectables

As bunting is hung throughout the UK’s cities, towns...
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Nic Fiddian Green Sculpted in Stone at Sladmore Gallery 2

Nic Fiddian Green Sculpted in Stone at Sladmore Gallery 2

Sculpted in Stone

Newly opened at London’s Sladmore Gallery is an exhibition...
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RHS Chelsea

RHS Chelsea returns to the Royal Hospital Chelsea in...
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Warhol’s Marilyn

On 9 May, Christie’s New York, saw the momentous...
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Jubilee Celebrations

Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June represents...
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van Herpen in Paris

As part of its forthcoming Luxury Week series of...
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Salon Privé London

21 April, the capital sees the launch of a...
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Edward Hutchison, Wood Wide Web 2, 23 x 53.5cm sml

Edward Hutchison, Wood Wide Web 2, 23 x 53.5cm sml

Invisible Landscapes

Opening this spring, Invisible Landscapes presents new work by...
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11 Ardbeg Double Barrel 1974 (2)

11 Ardbeg Double Barrel 1974 (2)

Old and Rare

Bonhams, London is to sell one of the most...
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Canova’s Magdalene

Antonio Canova’s Recumbent Magdalene will be a star lot...
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£48m for Culture

Arts Council England has announced that more than 60...
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Social Media Safety

With holiday bookings booming following the restrictions of the...
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Star Watches

This week, the Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection Sale took...
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Macklowe Collection

This spring, Sotheby’s will offer a further 30 works...
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Edward Burne Jones, Study of a Woman’s Head, turned to the Left, 1868 © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Edward Burne Jones, Study of a Woman’s Head, turned to the Left, 1868 © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Victorian Treasures

We are delighted to be a Corporate Partner of...
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February Shows

Frieze Los Angeles returns from 17 - 20 February...
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Paris Ferrari Sale

RM Sotheby’s has announced the sale of The Petitjean...
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Antique & Textile Fair

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair hosts its Winter...
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Travel Inspiration

Luxury travel destinations are proving popular for holiday bookings...
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Winter Home Care

This New Year has been the warmest since UK...
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Installation view, ‘Small Is Beautiful’, 2021. Courtesy Flowers Gallery. 2

Installation view, ‘Small Is Beautiful’, 2021. Courtesy Flowers Gallery. 2

Winter Gallery HOP!

A Festive treasure trail for art lovers, the Winter...
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ZhpRk XU

Courtauld Collection

The Courtauld Gallery in London has now reopened its...
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Great Gifts

As December approaches next week, the Festive season is...
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Caesar

Caesar

Fabulous Fabergé

An exhibition showcasing the largest collection of Fabergé Easter...
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A Royal Sale

At Christie’s Magnificent Jewels live auction in Geneva on...
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Capital Exhibitions

If you want to find great art galleries to...
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Fine Watches

Bonhams New York has sold a rare and special...
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Renovations Insurance

Many UK homeowners choose to extend or renovate their...
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Gallery Hop!

London’s West End galleries mark the peak of the...
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Ben Brown Fine Arts_Alexander Calder

Ben Brown Fine Arts_Alexander Calder

FRIEZE 2021

Next week sees the return of Frieze London and...
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Catherine Hueffer (Madox Brown), At the Opera, 1869, pencil and watercolour heightened with white. Private Collection

Catherine Hueffer (Madox Brown), At the Opera, 1869, pencil and watercolour heightened with white. Private Collection

Pre-Raphaelites

Opening this week at Watts Gallery, 'Uncommon Power': Lucy...
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Boat Show 2021

This week, Hampshire has welcomed back the Southampton International...
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Conran Collection

This September, Christie’s London presents Jasper Conran: The Collection,...
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13 Epoque Fine Jewels sml

TEFAF Online

Next week, TEFAF – The European Fine Art Foundation...
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Lynn Chadwick Stairs C125S__0135 (002) credit Pangolin London sml

Eye of the Collector

Opening on 8 September at London’s Two Temple Place,...
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Spears Insurance Advisers Launch Ribbon (002)

Spear’s 2021

We are delighted to announce that Smith Greenfield, and...
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David Ross Collection

This September, Sotheby’s will offer more than 60 works...
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Stella Shawzin (South African, 1920 2020) Mother & baby on a rock, 60 x 38 x 35cm CREDIT BONHAMSsml

Stella Shawzin

Next month, Bonhams New Bond Street will offer the...
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Art Insurance

At Smith Greenfield, we have been insuring collections of...
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Museum of the Year

This week, the shortlist was announced for the 2021...
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Super-Prime London

London led the way in super-prime residential property sales...
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Museum Success

Museums and galleries throughout the UK have been slowly...
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Best Vineyards

For collectors and connoisseurs of wine, Condé Nast Traveller’s...
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Lucian Freud David Hockney est. 8000000 12000000_in frame sml

Hockney by Freud

Sotheby’s will introduce its new British Art Evening Sale:...
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Lot 13 – sneaker (3)

Federer Collection

This summer, Christie’s London will play host to The...
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Legendary E type 49 FXN will star at the 2021 London Classic Car Show

Classic Cars

This year’s London Classic Car Show (25-27 June), taking...
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Orig – Barbara Hepworth Pierced Hemisphere 1937. White marble. The Hepworth Wakefield Wakefield Permanent Art Collection Bowness Hepworth Estate Photo–Norm

Art & Life

This week, to mark The Hepworth Wakefield’s 10th anniversary,...
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Property Care

At Smith Greenfield, we have developed an unparalleled network...
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Watch Out

The luxury watch industry has launched a number of...
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One to Watch

The Lotus Evija was named as ‘The One to...
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Lot 38 Pierre Auguste Renoir Jeté de fleurs (fragment) – sold for 176400 at Sotheby’s sml

Auction Fever

There has been a sense of excitement at the...
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Call of the Country

The UK country house market has been a surprising...
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Brett (002)

Art Opens Up

Monday 12th April sees commercial art galleries across England...
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Big Charity

In one week, the art world has brought philanthropy,...
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Wealth In 2021

March has seen Knight Frank publish The Wealth Report...
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Picasso Sale

Picasso’s Femme nue couchée au collier (Marie-Thérèse), 1932 and...
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Basilica Premiere

This week, Art History in Focus, presented the world’s...
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A Glittering Sale

Sotheby’s is offering a wide selection of property from...
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Our Favourites

The Smith Greenfield team is passionate about art, and...
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Conservation Gift

Conservation of some of the National Trust’s most significant...
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Timeless Chanel

Bonhams is hosting its first sale dedicated to Chanel...
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Meet The Team

Ana Wright is Smith Greenfield’s Corporate Client Adviser.  She...
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Collections Care

At Smith Greenfield, we have developed an unparalleled network...
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Winter Tips

During the colder weather of the winter months, many...
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LAF: Edit

London Art Fair returns for its 33rd edition in...
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DB5 Junior_Family shot 13 (1) 2

DB5 JUNIOR

Should you be seeking to make a big impression...
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Art Books 2020

If you are looking for Christmas present inspiration for...
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Edvard Munch, Crouching Nude

Galleries To Open

London’s major museums and galleries are preparing to reopen...
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Art & Action Online

Smith Greenfield is delighted to be a corporate partner...
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SG Watch

Made in the USA

A selection of rarities made by two of the...
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Important Jewels

Bidding has started at the Christie’s Important Jewels online...
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Peace of Mind

This October, our Managing Director, Steve Smith, was invited...
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TEFAF Online

“As the global art community experiences limited mobility with...
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Heritage at Risk 2020

This week, Historic England has revealed the historic sites...
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Frieze London 2020

Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary...
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Mayfair Art HOP!

Mayfair Art Weekend | Friday 2 – Sunday 4...
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Bags of Style

A collection of 13 designer handbags owned by the international best-selling...
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Protect Your Home

The UK housing market has experienced remarkably high levels...
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A Scholar Collects

Launching this week at Sotheby’s – London and New...
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Dodington Gallery

Sir James and Lady Deirdre Dyson have recently announced...
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Delightful Model GT

This month, Bentley Motors has announced that scale models...
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Peace of Mind

“The ultimate luxury is peace of mind.” Although not...
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1. Anish Kapoor, Sky Mirror sml

Houghton Hall

Even with restrictions, there are wonderful days out to...
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Lot 20, Gerhard Richter, Wolken (fenster), 1970, est. £9 12 million (Custom) sml

Rembrandt to Richter

This week, all eyes will be on Sotheby’s as...
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Robert Kime

This week, Christie’s (St James’s) presents Wilton Crescent: A Robert...
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_LOT 18 BREGUET. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD KEY WIND OPEN FACE ‘SOUSCRIPTION’ POCKET WATCH Circa 1822, crisp gold marks £ 12,000 – 18,000 sml

Summer of Watches

This summer, Bonhams presents a series of Watches and...
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Watts Gallery summer 2020 photo Andy Newbold sml

Welcome Back!

This week sees the UK’s museums able to start...
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Corporate Partner

Smith Greenfield is delighted to announce a new Corporate...
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Fine Wine and Spirits

Recent months have seen major auction houses increase their...
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Meet the Team

Smith Greenfield is committed to providing an outstanding and...
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Rich List 2020

This May sees the annual publication of the Sunday...
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Collection Care

Waking Up Collections - A Post-Lockdown Guide
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Driving Into Summer

RM Sotheby’s has announced its Online Only DRIVING INTO...
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Smith Greenfield places great emphasis on the personal and...
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Auctions Online

With the collectors’ market now truly global, there has...
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The Reading Room in the Great Court of the British Museum

Museums at Home

With access to some of the world’s most famous...
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SG Website COVID 19 Update

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Dear Valued Client, Further to our previous message, I...
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SG Website COVID 19 Update

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Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, please contact Steve...
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Comic Appreciation

A significant feature of the Smith Greenfield personal service...
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Ski Luxe

Whilst the ski season is in full swing, it’s...
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LOT 32 – Rene Magritte – A la recontre du plaisir sml

Making an Impression

February sees Impressionist and Modern art sales in London,...
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ACE Acreditation

The University of Bristol Theatre Collection – one of...
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Harley Davidson Bonhams

Motorcycles in Vegas

Over 100 motorcycles from manufacturers across all eras were...
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Hermès fuchsia ostrich Kelly bag 2006

Handbags & Fashion

For the dedicated follower and collector of fashion, Bonhams...
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Christmas Gifts

Seasonal Safety

Protecting our valuables over the Christmas and New Year...
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Books & Manuscripts

At Smith Greenfield, we have developed an unparalleled network...
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Magnificent Jewels

The success of the Magnificent Jewels Auction held by...
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1000x 1

World’s Best Watch

Watchmaking excellence was honoured this November in Geneva at...
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Heritage at Risk 2019

This October, Historic England has revealed the historic sites...
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Frieze Art Fair 2019, London, UK. rPhoto by Linda Nylind. 2/10/2019.

Frieze London 2019

Opening today (until 6 October), Frieze London brings together...
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Made In Britain

Made In Britain, Sotheby’s, provides an exciting opportunity for...
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“Time” to Collect

The international market for collecting vintage and antique watches...
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Goldsmiths’ Fair

Goldsmiths’ Fair is recognised internationally as the premier UK...
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