LONDON.- On 18 April 2011 the Coroner for Inner North London resumed an inquest in relation to a hoard of American gold dollars found in Hackney in 2007. The hoard consists of 80 coins which were minted in the United States between 1854 and 1913. They …
The Hackney Hoard: Coroner to Rule on Unique and Historic Treasure Case Found in Garden
LONDON.- On 18 April 2011 the Coroner for Inner North London resumed an inquest in relation to a hoard of American gold dollars found in Hackney in 2007. The hoard consists of 80 coins which were minted in the United States between 1854 and 1913. They …
Keats Love Letter to Return to Keats House Following Successful City of London Corporation Bid
LONDON.- The City of London Corporation, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has bought a love letter written by the poet John Keats to Fanny Brawne at Wentworth Place (now Keats House) in 1820. The letter was bought at auction in London for
Show-Stopping Installation by acrylicize Recently Unveiled at The Engine Group’s Headquarters
LONDON.- While London is no stranger to the resurgence of light art and LED installations, North London boutique design agency acrylicize are putting on one light show you don’t want to miss. acrylicize have just unveiled The Light Wall, their lat…
Show-Stopping Installation by acrylicize Recently Unveiled at The Engine Group’s Headquarters
LONDON.- While London is no stranger to the resurgence of light art and LED installations, North London boutique design agency acrylicize are putting on one light show you don’t want to miss. acrylicize have just unveiled The Light Wall, their lat…
New Display Marks 100th Anniversary of the Formation of the Camden Town Group
LONDON.- A new display at the National Portrait Gallery marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Camden Town group of artists. Focusing on the leading members of the group which flourished around 1911-1912, the display also showcases three i…
Rare Vintage Photograph by Roger Fenton Saved for Bradford’s National Media Museum
LONDON.- The Art Fund has helped Bradford’s National Media Museum buy a rare vintage photograph by acclaimed British photographer Roger Fenton (1819 – 1869). Pasha and Bayadère depicts a dancing girl (bayadère) performing for the enjoyment …
Rare Vintage Photograph by Roger Fenton Saved for Bradford’s National Media Museum
LONDON.- The Art Fund has helped Bradford’s National Media Museum buy a rare vintage photograph by acclaimed British photographer Roger Fenton (1819 – 1869). Pasha and Bayadère depicts a dancing girl (bayadère) performing for the enjoyment …
Frank Auerbach Painting Emerges After 30 Years in Private Hands
LONDON.- An important and large painting Looking Towards Mornington Crescent Station (1972 -74) by the highly acclaimed artist Frank Auerbach will be sold by Bonhams in the 20th Century British Art auction at New Bond Street on November 17th 2010. The…
Frank Auerbach Painting Emerges After 30 Years in Private Hands
LONDON.- An important and large painting Looking Towards Mornington Crescent Station (1972 -74) by the highly acclaimed artist Frank Auerbach will be sold by Bonhams in the 20th Century British Art auction at New Bond Street on November 17th 2010. The…