Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
5 Questions: Richard Midwinter
04 February 2019Richard Midwinter of Richard & Susannah Midwinter Antiques exhibits at the Chester Antiques Fair (February 7-10).
Moon-case clock set to shine at Galloway Antiques Fair
04 February 2019An eight-day arched brass dial rolling moon-case clock, c.1750, is on offer for £3350 from Lancaster House Antiques at the next Galloway Antiques Fair at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire.
Gallery says that contemporary textiles at Frieze show a growing demand
04 February 2019Textiles represent a wide and varied collecting field, a huge range of which is displayed in the show 'Material: Textile' at Messums Wiltshire, from practical pieces to intricately conceived works of art.
Famous cricketer graces plate at the Chester Antiques Fair
04 February 2019A rare blue-printed plate featuring the legendary cricketer WG Grace (1848-1915) is among the highlights at the Chester Antiques Fair.
Iron lady’s press coverage: a collecting journey from Borneo to Japan
04 February 2019In the latest of our occasional series of collector interviews, we talk to Penny Savill who collects irons, buttonhooks and jigsaw puzzles. She recently co-ordinated Pressing Matters, a display of irons presented by members of the British Iron Collectors group at the Art & Antiques for Everyone Fair at the NEC in November.
Wartski introduces BADA Friends to treasures of the past
02 February 2019London jewellers Wartski introduced members of the BADA Friends to a trove of Fabergé and Celtic jewellery in a special event this week.
Ten stand-out lots from the sale of dealer Peter Petrou’s collection at Christie’s
01 February 2019The well-known works of art dealer Peter Petrou offered 150 lots from his eclectic collection at Christie’s in a dedicated sale called Tales of the Unexpected.
London summer seminar to focus on major historic collectors
31 January 2019The Haughton International Seminar is to put the spotlight on historic collectors this summer with its third annual event ‘Great Collectors: Taste, Passion & Patronage’.
Final painting of Mod Brit artist Julian Trevelyan showing Strawberry Hill sells at new art fair
30 January 2019Julian Trevelyan’s last painting, depicting Strawberry Hill against a pink sky, sold in the first hours of Connect Art Fair’s inaugural staging yesterday.
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair offers 100 years of looks and labels in Covent Garden
30 January 2019The Vintage Collections by The Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair comes to London next month.
London Photograph Fair moves to new Marylebone venue
29 January 2019The London Photograph Fair has a new venue at the Hellenic Centre in Marylebone.
Expect the unexpected at Christie’s sale of eclectic objects from the collection of dealer Peter Petrou
28 January 2019Well-known works of art dealer Peter Petrou offers 150 lots from his eclectic collection at Christie’s London this week.
Catalogue focus – six highlights showcased by dealers including a desk with royal provenance
28 January 2019Dealers spend a lot of time and thought on the catalogues they bring out to showcase stock – here is the latest in our occasional series looking at recent examples covering a range of art and antiques
Art dealer steps back after 45-year career promoting Mod Brits and holds a final show
28 January 2019British art specialist Patricia Jordan Evans rounds off more than four decades in the trade with her next show called 'The Last Hurrah! 45 Years at Bohun Gallery'.
Dealers team up as chapel view helps heart charity
28 January 2019Barewall Art Gallery in Burslem recently sold 'Chapel' by Arthur Berry (1925-94), raising £2170 for the British Heart Foundation.
5 Questions: Mark Peaker of 3812 Gallery
28 January 2019Mark Peaker is co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong’s 3812 Gallery, which specialises in Chinese post-war and contemporary art with a focus on ink. A new branch of the business opened in St James’s, London, last year. The exhibition 'Echoes' runs from January 28-March 9.
Fish servers are a rare find
28 January 2019A rare pair of 19th century silver fish servers are on offer from Schredds at next month’s Petersfield Antiques Fair.
They said what!? Quotes from the art and antiques world this week including the Dickens Museum on Philip Mould
27 January 2019Quotes this week include reflections on an important guitar now going under the hammer and a rare, 500-year-old box.
Seven fabulous gadgets and machines to buy at auction
25 January 2019Contraptions from the past can be fascinating, whether designed to save time or entertain.
Romantic jewellery exhibition for one day only at Grays Antiques Centre
21 January 2019Romantic and erotic jewellery is included in London’s Grays Antiques Centre during a special pre-Valentine’s Day exhibition, Vetiti Amare.