Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Messum’s urges first time buyers to ‘start a collection’ with annual exhibition
03 August 2017First time buyers can find shopping for art an intimidating experience. Whether put off by high prices or intimidated by the rarefied air of commercial galleries, new collectors can find the initial step the most difficult.
Casablanca movie poster sets record at Heritage Auctions
02 August 2017A record for a Casablanca movie poster was made last week when an Italian example sold for a premium-inclusive $478,000 (£361,800).
Stolen first edition of ‘Now we are Six’ returned anonymously
01 August 2017A first edition of AA Milne’s 'Now we are Six' that disappeared nearly a year ago has been returned to its dealers.
Iconic image of Albert Einstein sells for $125,000 at Nate D Sanders
31 July 2017In 1951 the photographer Arthur Sasse snapped one of the most iconic images of Albert Einstein. The physicist is shown on his 72nd birthday sticking his tongue sticking out at the camera and the playful photo quickly became a favourite of Einstein’s.
Record for Harry Potter first edition set at Bloomsbury Auctions
31 July 2017A copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone set a new record for a first edition from its initial 500-copy run at Bloomsbury Auctions’ sale of rare books last week.
Five at the fair: A preview of objects on offer at the second TEFAF New York Fall
31 July 2017The second annual TEFAF New York Fall is set to run from October 28-November 1 this year at the city’s Park Avenue Armory. Covering objects from antiquity to the early 20th century, the event includes jewellery, furniture, paintings and more. Below is a preview of five items on offer at the fair.
Porcelain and ceramic sales stand out at recent Antiques for Everyone fair
31 July 2017Porcelain and ceramics were among the strongest sellers at the recent Antiques for Everyone fair.
They said what?! The week (24-30 July) in quotes from the art and antiques world
30 July 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others.
Volume of Company School painting goes under the hammer at Bristol Auction Rooms
29 July 2017A selection of Indian Company School paintings is among the lots on offer at Bristol Auction Rooms next month.
Christie’s appointments of co-chairmen in Asian art department are the latest in a strategic series
28 July 2017Christie’s has appointed Jonathan Stone and Tina Zonars to the positions of co-chairmen in the Asian art department.
Dealers’ move to permanent space could help preserve business for their children
28 July 2017A family-run dealership has opened a new premises in Lincolnshire.
First space self-portrait goes under the hammer at Bloomsbury Auctions
27 July 2017Among the lots at Bloomsbury Auctions’ upcoming sale, The Glory of Science, is ‘the first space selfie’.
The more affordable end of Masterpiece fair
24 July 2017In the lead-up to Masterpiece, the organisers suggested that, despite the high-quality offered, the fair offers more than just the astronomically expensive.
5 Questions: Claire Schonhut of Beya Fontenay
24 July 2017Claire Schonhut launched Beya Fontenay with her husband Jack two years ago. The company saves relics from the past which would otherwise be scrapped. They “aren’t on the lookout for anything specific, but are attracted to anything which inspires”.
Two shows of Welsh art
24 July 2017The two galleries in Wales that fall under the umbrella of Martin Tinney celebrate local art in their summer shows.
Second slice of Cotswolds Decorative Fairs
24 July 2017Coming up next for Cooper Events is the second of three annual Cotswolds Decorative Fairs, which take place in the grand hall of Westonbirt School in Burnham-on-Sea.
Biannual London Art Week breaks the art week mould
24 July 2017London Art Week (June 30-July 7) had its first run as a biannual event organised by a limited company.
Painting of the doomed ship Lancastria offered by London dealer
24 July 2017Among the visitors coming to Bury Street gallery Rountree Tryon during London Art Week to view a painting of the doomed Lancastria was the youngest female survivor of that wartime tragedy.
Masterpiece London fair reaches beyond ‘luxury lifestyle’
24 July 2017Fine art was a leading field at Masterpiece London (June 28-July 4) which, despite some challenges, retained and even reinforced its position as a top international fair during its most recent run.
Two appointed to co-chairman position in Christie's impressionist and modern art department
18 July 2017Giovanna Bertazzoni and Adrien Meyer have been appointed co-chairmen of the auctioneer’s impressionist and modern art departments.