Two failed attempts by a fraudster to sell fake Greek artefacts “go to the heart of the public’s faith in the various auction houses of our land” a Crown Court judge has stated. Continue reading
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Judgment imminent in Matisse cut-out lawsuit
A court case for the recovery of two cut-outs by Henri Matisse “will be considered a test for all works of dubious origin”, said the artist’s great-grandson Georges. Continue reading
London’s National Gallery wins NYC lawsuit over stolen Matisse
Three grandchildren of the muse of Henri Matisse who attempted to sue London’s National Gallery for the return of a portrait of their grandmother or millions in compensation have lost their case in a New York court. Continue reading
The world’s favourite 25 museums revealed
The results are in and two London institutions have carved out coveted spots on TripAdvisor’s annual list of the world’s favourite museums. Continue reading
Boodle Hatfield supports exciting new print fair
We are proud to announce that our esteemed clients, Jack Bullen and Lizzie Glendinning, will present their second edition of the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair from 20 – 23 October 2017, taking place at Building 10, Major Draper Street, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6GD. From central London, the river clipper makes the venue easy to access by boat.
Olympic medal thieves jailed over museum heist
A jury in Dumfries has found two men guilty of stealing an Olympic gold medal from Dumfries Museum.
Stewart Pettigrew and Charlie Walker will be imprisoned for nearly four years for breaking into the Museum in 2014 and snatching sports medals, a casket containing a historical scroll and a chain of office. Continue reading
Banksy welcomes Basquiat to London with new murals
Street artist Banksy has selected a tunnel near London’s Barbican centre as the canvas for his latest works. Continue reading
Art dealer jailed for stealing from clients for 30 years
An art dealer stole at least £435,015 from his clients to fund a gambling habit, a court in Gloucester has heard.
Jonathan Poole of Poulton, Gloucestershire fleeced money out of nine victims over a period of 30 years by selling their artworks at a fraction of their value and pocketing the difference. He admitted to 26 offences of fraud and theft of artworks by Auguste Rodin, John Lennon, Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood, painter Sebastian Krüger and even jazz musician Miles Davis. Continue reading
Monkey selfie case settles out of court
A US lawsuit has given a whole new meaning to the expression ‘monkey business’ after crested macaque settled his dispute with British wildlife photographer David Slater out of court. Continue reading
Where are the poppies now?
It was the artistic installation that took the nation’s breath away.
888,246 ceramic poppies, one for each British or colonial serviceman killed in the First World War transformed the Tower of London into a dramatic, commemorative field in 2014. Five million visitors including the Queen came to marvel at ’Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, the creation of ceramic artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper. Continue reading
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