Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
The web shop window: 18th century oil painting of Parliament
06 July 2020Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
5 Questions: bookseller John Martin of Mayfly Ephemera
06 July 2020Dealer John Martin runs Mayfly Ephemera. Available via ebay and on the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) website.
Celebrate a ruby anniversary
06 July 2020'Still Life with Red Chrysanthemums' is among the works featured at The Fosse Gallery in Stow on the Wold as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. It was painted by Bristol artist Karen Edwards, a regular exhibitor at the now historic gallery.
Roman altar stands out among highlights of revamped art week
06 July 2020More than 400 online enquiries came through the 'London Art Week' (LAW) website during its preview day last Thursday as it kicked off a new virtual format.
Painter-etcher Blaker showcased by Harvey-Lee
06 July 2020A new catalogue on painter-etcher Michael Blaker (1929-2018) includes a picture he executed of one of his friends as well as an etching by her.
The show goes on: London Art Week galleries open doors for a modified event
02 July 2020An impressive Roman funerary altar is among the highlights at London Art Week (LAW), which promises to have much life starting with a preview day on July 2 and opening to the public on July 3.
From obscurity to TEFAF to the Mauritshuis: portrait reclaims its rightful place in marital diptych
02 July 2020Portraits of a husband and wife have been reunited after nearly 125 years thanks to a new acquisition by the Mauritshuis in The Hague.
Pallant House acquires 1960s painting of first gay kiss in British theatre
30 June 2020Pallant House Gallery in Chichester has acquired a series of five paintings depicting the first gay kiss and drag ball in British theatre.
Mayfair Italian art specialist reopens with help from ‘the fictional collector’
29 June 2020A 1913 still life painted by Italian modernist Alberto Magnelli (1888- 1971) early in his career and a magazine holder of stitched leather and brass, c.1955, by French designer Jacques Adnet (1900-84) are among the works offered at M&L Fine Art’s post-lockdown show 'Close Quarters'.
5 Questions: Rebecca Eames
29 June 2020Rebecca Eames runs Eames Fine Art, which currently hosts an exhibition on Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore in its south London premises.
Petworth gallery returns to business
29 June 2020Kevis House Gallery in Petworth hailed the return to business as sales followed the reopening of its premises.
Inaugural online fair for US trade association NAADAA launches in July
29 June 2020A c.1715 walnut fauteuil covered with 18th century needlepoint is offered by Tennessee dealer Mary Helen McCoy at the inaugural online fair from the National Antique & Art Dealers Association of America (NAADAA).
The web shop window: Scottish lantern clock
29 June 2020Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
The Fine Art Society relaunches in Soho two years after closing New Bond Street premises
25 June 2020As galleries across the country reopen after months of lockdown, one venerable institution is preparing to stage a comeback even longer awaited.
Connect Art Fair launches exhibition portal and announces charitable donation
24 June 2020Although the inaugural summer edition of Connect Art Fair has been postponed, the organisation has been busy supporting dealers and the wider industry.
Kempton antiques market heads return of keynote fairs
22 June 2020Sunbury Antiques Market is coming back with force next month, reopening with three, rather than the usual two, monthly events at Kempton Park Racecourse.
5 Questions: Simon Beattie
22 June 2020Simon Beattie specialises in European cultural history, with interests in cross-cultural material and the history of decorated paper. He is also the founder of Facebook group We Love Endpapers, which has 5000 members.
Tribal focus on the trade and travel impact
22 June 2020A ceremonial woman’s apron from Geelvink Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, is one of the highlights in a new event staged by Tribal Art London (TAL).
The web shop window: Coalport porcelain clock
22 June 2020Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
London Art Week gets intimate after lockdown
22 June 2020Unofficial theme of event this year reflects a few months cooped up at home