Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Bawden interest ‘higher now than it’s ever been’
18 June 2018In a selling show at south London’s Morley College dealer Neil Jennings celebrates the work of Edward Bawden (1903-89).
5 Questions: Paul Peacock of Peacock's Finest
18 June 2018Paul and Alex Peacock started trading four years ago and opened a showroom in Pimlico earlier this month. They are exhibiting at The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia from June 20-27. Below, Paul discusses the pair’s transformation from collectors to dealers.
They said what?! The week (June 11-17, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
17 June 2018The London summer season is only days away, but don’t think that the market sleeps until then. This week the ABA celebrated a strong book fair in a new location, a new Canova came to light and a German auctioneer reflected on an outstanding Danish designer. All that and more below.
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ABA Fair’s move to Battersea results in invigorated event
15 June 2018The ABA Rare Book Fair London’s move to Battersea Evolution was marked by a 20% increase in visitor numbers last month, fulfilling organisers’ hopes for an invigorated event at the trendier location.
Annual Buxton Fair Postponed until May 2019
15 June 2018Cooper Events’ annual Buxton Antiques Fair has been postponed until May 2019 due to late-running refurbishment at its venue.
Rediscovered Canova ‘self-portrait’ of Giorgione which tricked art experts goes on offer in London for nearly £1m
14 June 2018A painting at the centre of a legendary art world hoax has been rediscovered after hundreds of years.
Goodman Fine Art stages Feiler and Heron joint show
11 June 2018Mark Goodman of Goodman Fine Art offers this picture by Patrick Heron (1920-99), titled '28 April 1980', in a show that features Heron and his fellow modern British artist Paul Feiler (1918-2013).
London Art Week adds events to attract new visitors
11 June 2018Galleries want to encourage first-time visitors during London Art Week...
5 Questions
11 June 2018Tom Davies is director at the Mayfair gallery Daniel Katz, specialist in Old Master sculpture and paintings. It is a participant in 'London Art Week', hosting an exhibition titled Defining Elegance.
Two London displays wrap Christo up
11 June 2018As Christo, the Bulgarian-American contemporary artist, unveils his first public outdoor project for the UK this summer in Hyde Park, Stern Pissarro Gallery’s show also offers a look at some of the most celebrated works he and his wife ever created.
Hepworth prints star at Belgrave St Ives
11 June 2018Barbara Hepworth’s 'The Aegean Suite' (1971), a series of lithographs based on her impressions of Greece, is currently on offer at Belgrave St Ives.
Get your bear-ings: original map of Winnie-the-Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood goes under the hammer
04 June 2018An original map of the Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood is coming up for sale at Sotheby’s.
Northern Antiques Fair hails earlier date as good for dealers
04 June 2018The Northern Antiques Fair is anticipating a “significant” rise in exhibitor numbers as it moves to an earlier date this October.
Early-bird buyers boost Suffolk House
04 June 2018The response to Suffolk House Antiques’ summer exhibition has been enthusiastic, with customers snapping up some key pieces even before the show’s official opening.
5 Questions: Alexandra Toscano of Trinity Fine Art
04 June 2018Alexandra Toscano is celebrating 30 years working at Trinity Fine Art, which specialises in 15th-19th century European art. She is vice-chairman of London Art Week (June 29-July 6)
Gallery salutes the academy
04 June 2018Richard Green Gallery is in good company as it salutes one of its most prestigious neighbours this summer.
Seago creates a storm
04 June 2018Sunlight after Storm, Windsor, below, is among the pieces on offer at Portland Gallery’s exhibition of Edward Seago paintings. The gallery is the exclusive representative of the artist’s estate and this show, running from June 8- July 6, follows ones in April 2016 and June 2014.
The Olympia challenge – can fair maintain its loyal base after combining with three lifestyle events?
04 June 2018The challenge for the organiser of 'Art and Antiques Olympia' is to carry the fair into the future without altering the fabric of the venerable event.
Why good Manners count for Sim
04 June 2018This drawing, below, of the celebrated Danish ballerina Ulla Poulsen is among the pieces on offer from Sim Fine Art’s online exhibition of works by Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland (1856-1937).
They said what?! The week (28 May – 3 June) in quotes from the art and antiques world
03 June 2018A long-lost sculpture made a reappearance this week as did a certain summer auction at Christie’s. Meanwhile, one reader took an ironic tone in responding to auctioneers’ commission rates. That and more at ATG this week – get a taste in our quotes of the week below.