Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
They said what?! The week (31 Oct-6 Nov) in quotes from the art and antiques world
06 November 2016In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others – from dreaming up a new television series to raising money to secure art for the nation.
WR Harvey’s book and autumn exhibition celebrate 65 years in the business – and one notorious woman
04 November 2016This mahogany and inlaid dressing table, which is on offer at WR Harvey Antiques 65th anniversary exhibition opening tomorrow, is remarkable in part because of its infamous original owner, an 18th century society woman whose crimes eventually sent two men to the gallows.
The Presidential Selection: Franklin Roosevelt
04 November 2016In the run-up to the US election on November 8, Frances Allitt takes a look at the objects previous presidents borrowed, bought – and sometimes broke.
National Portrait Gallery launches appeal to secure Lawrence portrait of Duke of Wellington
03 November 2016The National Portrait Gallery today launched an appeal to finish raising the £1.3m necessary to secure Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington for its collection.
Antiques dealers open their first shop on the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral
03 November 2016Two dealers and fair organisers are opening an antiques shop in Carlisle Cathedral Lodge.
The Presidential Selection: Abraham Lincoln
03 November 2016In the run-up to the US election on November 8, Frances Allitt takes a look at the objects previous presidents borrowed, bought – and sometimes broke.
A Unique space: Auctioneers increase saleroom size and staff numbers with large Lincoln premises
02 November 2016Unique Auctions are opening large new auction premises in Lincoln this Saturday.
US Election Day auction taps into buyers’ nostalgia for past presidents
02 November 2016An auction at Weschler’s Auctioneers & Appraisers features presidential memorabilia from the Roosevelt to Reagan administrations and is timed to coincide with the US presidential election on November 8.
The Presidential Selection: Thomas Jefferson
02 November 2016In the run-up to the US election on November 8, Frances Allitt takes a look at the objects previous presidents borrowed, bought – and sometimes broke.
The Presidential Selection: John Adams
01 November 2016In the run-up to the US election on November 8, Frances Allitt takes a look at the objects previous presidents borrowed, bought – and sometimes broke.
The Presidential Selection: George Washington
31 October 2016In the run-up to the US election on November 8, Frances Allitt takes a look at the objects previous presidents borrowed, bought – and sometimes broke.
They said what?! The week (24-30 Oct) in quotes from the art and antiques world
30 October 2016In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others – from inventive anglers and atomic bombs to those collectors who are getting cannier all the time.
Five frightful fancies: spooky stock at the upcoming Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia
29 October 2016The 26th Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia opens for its preview on October 31 and visitors can get into the Halloween spirit by going for exhibitors’ spooky offerings.
Letter from John Lennon to the Queen bought for £10 could earn owner £60,000
29 October 2016John Lennon’s letter to the Queen returning his MBE could make its £60,000 for the vendor who acquired it for only £10.
TEFAF closes its six-day run with strong sales to the US market
28 October 2016The inaugural TEFAF New York closed earlier this week following a six-day run and sales across a number of disciplines.
ILAB elects new members of its international leadership committee
27 October 2016The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) elected a new president and vice-president at their recent biannual OGM.
New bibliophile society launched for aspiring book collectors - and three tips for getting started
26 October 2016A new group for book collectors and enthusiasts is set to launch at the University of London this Friday.
New centre in Palm Beach offers permanent space for international dealers
26 October 2016The Palm Beach Show Group are to open a new permanent centre to provide a permanent showcase for local and international dealers.
Musée d’Orsay receives pledge of private collection estimated at €350m
24 October 2016A 600-work collection of late 19th and early 20th century French paintings worth an estimated €350m has been pledged to the Musee d’Orsay.
Lee Young of Lyon & Turnbull: 'There is no fast track to Asian art scholarship'
24 October 2016The next generation of Asian art experts will be the focus of a Lyon & Turnbull panel discussion in partnership with ATG as part of the ‘Asian Art in London’ festival in November.