Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Where books and art meet: an exhibition you can read a lot into
20 November 2017Literary enthusiasts could get their fix at Shapero Modern’s exhibition 'Still Reading' (until December 4) this month, held in conjunction with Sladmore Contemporary. It includes a number of maquettes and bronzes by sculptor Martin Jennings.
Yellow diamond could be record-setter for Fellows Auctioneers
17 November 2017A yellow Graff Diamonds ring is estimated to take as much as £1.4m at an upcoming auction in Birmingham.
South London flea market teams up with Royal Horticultural Society for Christmas celebration
15 November 2017Southwark’s Flea at Flat Iron Square is teaming up with The Royal Horticultural Society for a special Christmas market.
Searching not required: ‘Needle in a haystack’ is offered at Birmingham NEC’s ‘Antiques for Everyone’ fair
15 November 2017Among the artworks, furniture and collectables on offer at the upcoming Antiques for Everyone Fair is an object which could be considered the needle found in the proverbial haystack.
Designer lamps light up vintage images of Marilyn Monroe
14 November 2017Designer brand ICON62 has released a new line of lamps featuring vintage images of Marilyn Monroe.
Acreman St Antiques centre attracts vendors with second auction
14 November 2017A collection of powder horns provided the starring lots at Acreman St Antiques’ second auction.
5 Questions: Mark Seabrook
13 November 2017Mark Seabrook of Mark Seabrook Antiques deals in oak and country furniture and early metalwork. He stands at the upcoming Antiques for Everyone (November 23-26) fair in Birmingham’s NEC.
John Mitchell Fine Art celebrates the life of Julius Caesar Ibbetson
13 November 2017Leeds-born artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) was a self-taught artist who worked during the ‘golden age’ of British watercolour painting. And while, perhaps, his prowess did not always rival that of his leading contemporaries, James Mitchell reflects that at his best, the Yorkshireman’s work is “very pleasing”.
Derby porcelain under starter's orders at upcoming Antiques for Everyone fair
13 November 2017Porcelain society event spearheads ceramics spotlight at winter 'Antiques for Everyone'.
Geoffrey Clarke's sculpture brought together with new book and show
13 November 2017Lists of artwork by Geoffrey Clarke (1924-2014) can read like a travelogue.
English and Continental Antiques offer local works in Suffolk exhibition
13 November 2017In the little market town of Eye in Suffolk, English and Continental Antiques is preparing for its final exhibition of the year (starting November 18).
Shop talk – Harp and Rose Antiques, 55 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4AP
13 November 2017In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops in 2017, ATG talks to Glenn Lawrence of Harp and Rose Antiques, which opened in May 2013 and specialises in early English porcelain and ceramics. It also stocks period furniture, clocks, glass, jewellery and more.
Sunbury to run Kempton and Sandown Park antiques fairs
13 November 2017Events to be held in tandem as IACF drops Surrey venue to focus elsewhere.
Emily Young sculpture stars at Robert Bowman
13 November 2017Bowman Sculpture holds an exhibition of new works by British artist Emily Young from November 17-January 11.
They said what?! The week (6-10 November) in quotes from the art and antiques world
12 November 2017In our ongoing weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week it's top Tweets, theatre going with Pepys and barn-find condition art.
West Dean College as announces 10-year plan including buildings project and rebranding
10 November 2017West Dean College has been rebranded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as it embarks on a £25m growth plan to increase intake and support students in developing their portfolios.
Fine art sales and international buyers mark recent Winter Olympia fair
10 November 2017Fine art was one of the best-performing areas at The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, which closed its 27th edition last week after a seven-day run (October 31-November 5).
Art Loss Register recovers stolen Matisse sculpture purchased for less than 1% of its value
09 November 2017A bronze statue by Henri Matisse has been rediscovered after it was stolen nearly 30 years ago.
Clarion debates future of winter Olympia fair
06 November 2017The doors have closed on what could be the final edition of the 'Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia' after almost three decades.
Burmantofts brought into the spotlight at Pavilions of Harrogate fair
06 November 2017Next up from Cooper Events is the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair, from November 17-19 at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The final edition of Cooper’s three annual Harrogate fairs, it hosts a total of 43 dealers.