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Police have called on auctioneers and high-value dealers to help recover four historic bronze statues stolen from the grounds of Iford Manor in Wiltshire during the night of 19 June 2025. This incident highlights the continued vulnerability of heritage assets and the crucial role that auctioneers and agents can play in preventing the circulation of stolen goods.
The first quarter of 2025 delivered a strong performance for the UK auction sector. Despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and pending Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes, activity across England and Northern Ireland accelerated, driven by motivated buyers and sellers.
Three new museums are set to join the list of bodies that can advise the Animal and Plant Health Agency on applications for exemption certificates under the Ivory Act 2018. If an owner wants to sell ivory-containing items which were made before 1918 and are of outstandingly high artistic, cultural, or historic value, they must be expertly assessed by recognised institutions.
US trade tariffs are shifting global auction dynamics, and UK auctioneers are being drawn into the ripple effects of international policy. While these measures are largely designed to protect US industries from Chinese competition, theyâve also had knock-on effects on transatlantic trade, complicating the movement of goods and altering buyer behaviour in ways that UK auction businesses are starting to feel. So, how can UK auctioneers respond with confidence to a changing market?