Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt

Original ‘Paul Newman’ Rolex Daytona goes under the hammer at Phillips
30 August 2017A Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ once owned by the actor himself will go under the hammer in New York in October.

Hemswell Antique Centres launches updated website
30 August 2017An updated website for Hemswell Antique Centres has been launched as part of a larger programme of redevelopment marking its 30th year.

London coin company snaps up Roman hoard from Lincolnshire at Hansons
29 August 2017A world coin specialist vied with other bidders over a Roman coin hoard last week at Hansons Auctioneers.

Modern British art fair returns at new venue after two-year break
28 August 2017Two years after its last edition, the '20/21 British Art Fair' is back for its 28th staging.

5 Questions: Joss Graham
28 August 2017Joss Graham specialises in ethnographic textiles and works of art and is taking part in 'Tribal Art London' in September.

Andrew Sim: a dealer who thinks outside the box
28 August 2017Andrew Sim favours artists and images that have slipped through the system. Ahead of his appearance at the upcoming '20/21 British Art Fair' he talks to ATG about chasing the unknown...

Record number of dealers in the London fair tribe
28 August 2017Tribal Art London, the annual UK fair, seeks to raise the profile of this market in the capital.

They said what?! The week (21-27 August) in quotes from the art and antiques world
27 August 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from the voices of the art and antiques market.

Sparkling show: collection of Cecil Beaton’s photographs of women in jewellery goes on show at Sotheby’s Geneva
25 August 2017An exhibition at Sotheby’s Geneva showcases Cecil Beaton’s (1904-80) photographs of women wearing jewellery.

Peter Blake’s study of National Gallery painting comes to auction in Ely
25 August 2017A sketch study by Pop artist Peter Blake is to go under the hammer in Cambridgeshire auction house Rowley’s.

Rare Northern Song dynasty Ru Guanyao brush washer to star at Sotheby’s sale
24 August 2017A Ru Guanyao brush washer is up at auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.

Young Pretender’s disguise: Cloth fragment linked to Bonnie Prince Charlie exceeds expectations at Lyon & Turnbull
24 August 2017“Rocked in the deep, Flora will keep watch by your weary head.”

Saved for the nation: Bellotto’s northern European view acquired by London’s National Gallery
23 August 2017A painting by Canaletto’s nephew Bellotto has been saved for the nation after being acquired by the National Gallery in London.

Two records set for Norman Rockwell in recent Heritage Auctions sales
23 August 2017An oil study once believed to be a cheap print set a record for the American artist Norman Rockwell last week.

5 Questions - Alexander Loveday of Loveday Antiques
21 August 2017Alexander Loveday of Loveday Antiques, which was started by his father David in 1969 in a small north London shop but is now based in a Hertfordshire showroom.

Sit up and pay attention to the Petersfield attractions
21 August 2017The next Penman Fair takes place in Hampshire at Petersfield’s Festival Hall. Now in its 44th year, the upcoming edition of the Petersfield Antiques Fair features a focus on 20th century design, new dates and several fresh faces.
Meet the trade support system
21 August 2017Working as a dealer can mean long, solitary hours but it can also be a collaborative pursuit. Here, ATG highlights the work of three from around that trade whose work brings them into regular contact with the wonderful world of art and antiques dealers. Our spotlight falls on a marketer, artist and photographer who are the ‘added extras’.

Shop talk - Regent Antiques
21 August 2017In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops, ATG talks to Tino Quaradeghini, who opened Regent Antiques in 1980.

They said what?! The week (14-20 August) in quotes from the art and antiques world
20 August 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from the voices of the art and antiques market.

Cane collectors unite in Kensington for annual seminar
19 August 2017The Antique Cane Society’s annual seminar takes place next month.