Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Get into the spirit of buying at Winter Olympia 2018
22 October 2018This year’s winter Olympia runs simultaneously with a festive fair on the level below.
Hop to it for a gallery showcase
22 October 2018Asian Art in London is a chance to find outstanding examples of eastern art at galleries across the capital. Here, Frances Allitt spotlights some of what’s on offer
They said what?! The week (October 15-21, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques market
21 October 2018Could the number of people buying at auction be on the rise? And what are the implications for strong jewellery sales in the trade? That and more with our weekly quotes round-up.
Scottish Maritime Museum acquires landmark early painting by John Bellany
20 October 2018The Scottish Maritime Museum has acquired ‘The Boat Builders’, an early painting by John Bellany (1942-2013), for £200,000.
Where to be: Five auctions and fairs in the Midlands next week
19 October 2018Next week's Midlands events include the next edition of IACF's Bingley Hall Antiques and Collectors fair and a technology auction.
Most Read: ATG’s top stories this week – including museum complaints over Titanic artefacts auction
19 October 2018The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of museums hitting out at the auction process for Titanic artefacts
Etruscan bronze returned to Italy 30 years after disappearance
17 October 2018An Etruscan bronze lar statuette has been repatriated to Italy after more than 30 years with the help of the Art Loss Register.
Antique ceramics dealers join forces to relaunch New York fair
16 October 2018Dealers have joined forces to relaunch The New York Antique Ceramics Fair with a traditional focus after the annual event was cancelled earlier this year.
What to See: Five art and antiques events in Wales this week
15 October 2018Buyers in Wales this week have a wealth of art and antiques to choose from including a 19th century traditional Welsh hat.
5 Questions: Simon Shore of 1793 gallery
15 October 2018Simon Shore is a north Cotswolds dealer and agent who runs 1793 gallery in Stow on the Wold.
Ellis works line up in London before Somerset
15 October 2018Paintings and graphic works by Clifford Ellis (1907-85) are on show at 8 Holland Street’s London gallery this month.
Garden by a Churchyard
15 October 2018View of a Garden by Thomas Churchyard of Woodbridge (1798-1865) is offered for £1400 in the exhibition Artist on the Deben, which features 19th century Suffolk artists.
Japan shines in grainy focus
15 October 2018The exhibition Shashin: are-bure-boke at Michael Hoppen Gallery in Chelsea celebrates the work and legacy of Japan’s post-war photographers who rejected glossy, commercial and documentary images during the country’s turbulent period of reconstruction.
Kensington fair cancelled at eleventh hour
15 October 2018The Kensington Antiques Fair was cancelled at the eleventh hour just before it was due to open at Kensington Town Hall.
They said what?! The week (October 8-14) in quotes from the art and antiques market
14 October 2018Some hailed the creation of a new artwork in the saleroom courtesy of Banksy – others called for vigilance in the trade. That and more with our quotes of the week.
Where to be: Five places to find luxury items this month
12 October 2018From wine and whisky to handbags and Hermés scarves, luxury auctions can be a chance to indulge in something extra special – sometimes at affordable prices. A series of sales across the UK this month look likely to have buyers bidding on choice pieces, with a few a little out of the ordinary.
Kensington Antiques Fair cancelled days before opening
11 October 2018The Kensington Antiques Fair has been cancelled just days before it was due to open at Kensington Town Hall.
What to see: Five places to view and buy antique jewellery this autumn
08 October 2018Anyone who counts diamonds among their best friends has plenty to keep them busy this month.
Dealers at the Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair offer advice on discovering your top table
08 October 2018Fairs can be an ideal place to hunt out that perfect piece of furniture thanks to the high volume and wide variety these events provide. At 'The Bruton Decorative Antiques Fair' there is a particularly strong selection of tables (and much else) this year.
Olivier takes the stage at Canon Gallery exhibition
08 October 2018A painting by Herbert Arnould Olivier (1861-1952), a British artist and the uncle of the actor Lawrence Olivier, is among the stand-out works on show in Jeremy Green’s third gallery exhibition this year.