Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Scots shows hoof it down south in market comeback
11 February 2017WITH some signs of strength in the Scottish art market – such as the return of Sotheby’s specialist sales in the area – it could be the time to start investing in Scottish art.
Vintage glamour under the hammer at Catherine Southon auction of Dior costume jewellery
10 February 2017Vintage Dior jewellery regularly takes thousands of pounds at auction, but buyers at an upcoming Catherine Southon sale have the chance to score some classic pieces at three-figure sums.
Oprah Winfrey sells $150m Klimt portrait to Chinese buyer
10 February 2017Oprah Winfrey has been revealed as the buyer of Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II from Christie’s in 2006 after reports emerged that she sold the painting last year for a $63m profit.
They said what?! The week (30 January - 5 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world
05 February 2017Another installment of the weekend series where Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of recent quotes from around the trade. This week, we cover the guardians of the jewellery market and tips for buying and selling.
London Art Week initiative goes biannual
04 February 2017New December slot planned as LAW becomes limited company
By Mayflower to Chicago: the £400,000 ‘19th century’ Venetian bowl
04 February 2017WORCESTERSHIRE’S Mayflower Antiques has completed the sale of a late 15th century Venetian standing bowl to the Art Institute of Chicago for £400,000.
Exhibition forms a Soviet union
04 February 2017North London gallery asks pioneering dealer to showcase his stock of 1950-’80s images
Windsor House Antiques targets first-time collectors
02 February 2017Windsor House Antiques yesterday launched a three-month sale to celebrate its 60th year of trading and encourage first-time collectors.
Applications open for museums’ print fair acquisitions prize
31 January 2017UK museums and galleries have the chance to add to this print collection this year with the help of an award at the London Original Print Fair (LOPF).
They said what?! The week (23-29 January) in quotes from the art and antiques world
29 January 2017Another installment of the weekend series where Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of recent quotes from around the trade. This week, we tackled the important questions: Can London hold its place in the market? And how many books does a man really need?
Daniel Crouch launches in New York with Burns Night celebration
29 January 2017Daniel Crouch Rare Books opened launched its New York City premises on Wednesday with a Burns Night celebration.
Special forces capture attention
28 January 2017Dedicated event lines up dealers with talks and a display of museum-quality watercolours
A sneak peek at Rare Books London as ABA takes stand in BADA 2017
27 January 2017The Antiquarian Booksellers Association will participate in its first BADA fair as it gears up for its summer festival of old and rare books later this year.
Ten shots from the winter Battersea Decorative fair
26 January 2017The Winter Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair opened on Tuesday to queues of shoppers who came ready to buy. Of the 145 exhibitors at the Battersea fair, several reported sell-out first days. Below is a selection of shots from around the fair. The fair continues until January 29.
Dealer helps Scottish museum piece together Egyptian treasure
25 January 2017Antiquities specialist Charles Ede has revealed its role in helping National Museums Scotland complete one of the Egyptian treasures in its collection.
London’s Scottish art showcase launches on Burns Night week
24 January 2017Panter and Hall’s annual show of Scottish art opens the day after Burns Night this week in London.
They said what?! The week (16-22 Jan) in quotes from the art and antiques world
22 January 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week we cover broken vases, Beatrix Potter and Brexit strategy.
Harrogate fair assumes new name and directorship
21 January 2017THE long-standing Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair has undergone a shake-up following the sale of its parent company by owners David and Louise Walker.
Battersea powers double event
21 January 2017Different and distinctive fairs generate interest by running at the same time and venue
Bath Decorative Antiques Fair and BathVA team up for one-day style tour
19 January 2017The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair has teamed up with Bath Vintage & Antiques Market (BathVA) to host a tour of both events.