Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Where to be: Dorset for Black Friday deals and more art and antiques
19 November 2018Black Friday, this year on November 23, might be an import from the US where it takes place the day after Thanksgiving, but the shopping phenomenon has taken hold in the UK.
Mirrors provide reflection at Battersea decorative fair
19 November 2018Mirrors in a variety of styles and types found new homes at the recent Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair (October 2-7) in Battersea, reinforcing the event as a destination for private buyers and decorators on the hunt for interesting and unusual home furnishings.
Table with Rockingham porcelain plaques rocks into Yorkshire for Galloway fair
19 November 2018A unique, high-quality specimen table fitted with Rockingham porcelain plaques is on offer at the next Galloway Fair, which runs from November 23-25 at Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.
London Art Week showcases the fascinating living history behind dealers‘ selections
19 November 2018London Art Week, the festival of art and antiques that runs from November 29-December 7, showcases 5000 years of art in galleries across Mayfair and St James’s. For this edition, many dealers are focusing on stories to bring their stock to life and immerse visitors in its history.
5 Questions: Liza Scolding of LVS Decorative Arts
19 November 2018Liza Scolding works at LVS Decorative Arts, a family run business and LAPADA member, which offers an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative furniture and works of art from the 16th century early 20th century.
Glorious art partnership provides inspiration for Messum’s exhibition
19 November 2018An exhibition at Messum’s this month celebrates the ‘glorious and most extraordinary partnership’ of the artists Lionel Bulmer (1919-92) and Margaret Green (1925-2003).
They said what?! The week (November 12-18) in quotes from the art and antiques market
18 November 2018“I can’t think of a more iconic piece of artwork from a British television show.” Find out what painting – going under the hammer soon – holds this illustrious distinction and more with our weekly quotes roundup.
ATG out and about: Art & Antiques For Everyone returns to Birmingham
16 November 2018Art & Antiques For Everyone returned to the NEC in Birmingham this week with 194 exhibitors showcasing silver and porcelain to fine art and furniture.
Box clever: Five boxes coming up at auction this month
16 November 2018Whether you are a collector of silver boxes or cigarette cases, a variety of shapes and sizes are on offer at auction. Here is a selection coming up at auction next week.
British Art Fair dates changed to align with London Frieze Week
14 November 2018The British Art Fair (BAF) is to coincide with Frieze London, running from October 3-5 at the Saatchi Gallery.
Read all about it: Seven books by and about the art and antiques market
13 November 2018A ‘Flog It!’ memoir, a Fabergé Egg mystery thriller and a book on ophthalmology and art are among the books published by and about the art and antiques trade this year.
Innovative exhibition allows Cotswolds dealers to showcase their wares via the web
12 November 2018When buying online from dealers, it makes sense to look out for expertise and top-quality objects. But where do you find them?
Artist Alfred Priest makes a show splash
12 November 2018A marine scene by Alfred Priest (1810-50) is among the highlights at English and Continental Antiques’ final exhibition of the year.
Trade excluded from future TEFAF vetting
12 November 2018Art dealers and auction house specialists have been removed from all TEFAF vetting panels to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
5 Questions: John Stanley of Blackbrook Gallery
12 November 2018John Stanley runs Blackbrook Gallery with his wife Pat. They will stand at Art & Antiques for Everyone in Birmingham from November 15-18.
Seven pieces of Christmas memorabilia including a ‘White Christmas’ movie poster and a Victorian Christmas Card
09 November 2018What better way to celebrate the festive season with all its sentimental and commercial pleasures than with a trip to one’s local saleroom?
TEFAF ‘says farewell’ to dealer and auction house vetters after change in global policy
06 November 2018Art dealers and auction house experts have been struck from all TEFAF vetting panels following the introduction of a new global policy.
Lowry, Pasmore, Creffield and more Modern British art to see and buy around the UK this month
05 November 2018Modern British art is a wide field that includes big-name artists such as Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore and LS Lowry as well as a host of lesser-known artists who are discovered or revived by the market.
Winter Olympia to return for satisfied exhibitors
05 November 2018The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is to return next year in its new format after dealers made significant early sales and said they were “very happy” with its latest staging,.
5 Questions: Tony Horsley
05 November 2018Tony Horsley specialises in English porcelain and pottery and is among those exhibiting at the next edition of Art & Antiques for Everyone (November 15-18).