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Art house turns to collectables in shake-up

20-Jan-2010
Auction house Leonard Joel has launched a showbiz memorabilia division to sell rock and roll curios, movie memorabilia and other collectables as part of a shake-out at its parent company, First East Auction Holdings.

Downing Street Sign Withdrawn From Auction in Dispute

20-Jan-2010
A 19th-century “Downing Street” sign was withdrawn from a London auction taking place today after doubts were raised that it had come from the most famous address in U.K. politics.