Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Feddens galore at British Art Fair
24 October 2022Works by the Modern British artist were abundant as the event returned to Chelsea.
Persian panel court in the action
24 October 2022Three large images of a mother and child are repeated against a ground of animals, pomegranate and cypress trees on this rare Safavid silk velvet panel.
Firsts finds its feet at the Saatchi Gallery
10 October 2022A first edition of 'Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith was one of the star sales at Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair, which was back up to full power for its second staging at the Saatchi Gallery.
5 Questions: Anastasia von Seibold
10 October 2022Anastasia von Seibold Japanese Art is one of the emerging dealers in this year’s Asian Art in London. She stages Japanese Prints and Rare Books from a Distinguished Private Collection and Other Works of Art, from October 26-November 6 at Cromwell Place.
Compton Verney CADA delights
10 October 2022Showcase for Cotswolds dealers and guests takes place at arts and antiques exhibitions hub
Look for lasting value in Harrogate
10 October 2022Sue Ede of Cooper Events, organisers of The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair is pushing an eco-friendly message ahead of its next staging.
Show underlines role that Slade played
10 October 2022A portrait in profile of Winifred Knights (1899-1947) by her husband and fellow artist Thomas Monnington (1902-76) is among the offerings at a major double exhibition of drawing in London this month.
The Open Art Fair set to spring back into action
03 October 2022The Open Art Fair is set to return next spring. Part owned by BADA (British Antique Dealers’ Association), it is scheduled to run in a purpose-built marquee in Duke of York Square, Chelsea, from April 19-23.
The web shop window: Gothic Revival oak hall chairs
03 October 2022Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
PAD prepares for a joyful London return
03 October 2022PAD London returns for its 14th staging at Berkeley Square, London, coinciding as usual with Frieze Week.
Collector Interview: Book written for the grater good
03 October 2022A wider interest in kitchen-related antiques sparked a specialist collection
Frieze Masters feels positive
03 October 2022Following last year’s event after Covid delays, optimism is high for the 10th edition
Global interest in Chester
03 October 2022A pair of 19th century globes by the Newton family is on offer from FE Anderson of Welshpool at the Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair.
5 Questions: Art dealer Dominic Sanchez-Cabello
03 October 2022Dominic Sanchez-Cabello’s current exhibition promotes pictures by lesser known historic artists.
Salon set for sizeable 2022 staging in New York
03 October 2022Salon Art + Design puts the emphasis on the eclectic nature of its offering, bringing together vintage, modern and contemporary design and setting it against 20th century art.
Something in the Scottish air
01 October 2022Jon Scheuler, an American Abstract Expressionist known for his depictions of Scotland, is the subject of two Waterhouse & Dodd exhibitions next month.
Colnaghi makes sales after dusk at BADA Week show
26 September 2022Colnaghi has kicked off the second annual BADA Week early with several pictures from its exhibition already sold or reserved.
5 Questions with art dealer Anthony Fuller of Gladwells Rutland
26 September 2022Anthony Fuller of Gladwells Rutland specialises in “fine traditional painting of quality, those that don’t need a title” and exhibits at the Northern Antiques Fair (September 29-October 2).
Female students linked by tutor Lhote
26 September 2022Flora Wood (1908-98) was a Scottish painter, draughtman and sculptor who studied in Edinburgh.
Young’s show catches the eye
26 September 2022This silhouette of a trophy brown trout and fishing fly in pen, ink and watercolour on paper is offered as part of Robert Young Antiques’ exhibition Tiddlers and Whoppers.