Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Birds painted in New York fly to the UK for winter
27 November 2017The Albemarle Street gallery Connaught Brown rounds out the year with an annual winter exhibition.
An American in Britain: T Allen Lawson has first UK exhibition at Jonathan Cooper
23 November 2017Thanksgiving, the US national holiday and harvest festival, remains a slightly inscrutable occasion for many Brits.
Founding father invention is reason to give thanks
23 November 2017Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) was a famous polymath and inventor as well as being one of the founding fathers of the United States.
BADA teams up with logistics software provider to help dealers tackle key customs challenges
20 November 2017The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) has teamed up with Descartes Systems Group to help members manage interactions with Customs Authorities.
Why team is theme for London Art Week
20 November 2017Inaugural winter art week involves series of joint ventures with dealers outside the initiative.
Go bumper to bumper at the Bohun Gallery
20 November 2017Among the many prints by Julian Trevelyan (1910-88) included in Bohun Gallery’s ‘Travels’: An exhibition of etchings is Avenue of the Americas (pictured above).
Modern Scots and rock ‘n’ roll line-up for Edinburgh art exhibition
20 November 2017For its final pair of exhibitions this year, The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is staging Modern Scottish Paintings, 1940-85 and John Byrne Rock ‘n’ Roll from November 24-December 23.
5 Questions: Mark Jarrold of Vavasseur
20 November 2017Mark Jarrold of Vavasseur discusses the appeal of barometers, the need for new fairs and his love of strong coffee.
Angels fly ahead of the furniture pack in Suffolk
20 November 2017The second of Suffolk House Antiques’ two annual exhibitions has yet to kick off officially – Christmas Selling Exhibition 2017 runs from December 2-23 and showcases an array of early furniture and works of art in the Yoxford gallery. Even so, with the catalogue up online, sales have already started.
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).