Latest News Articles by Rachel Fellman
Bust impulse buy at Chelsea
11 April 2022At the recent Chelsea Antiques Fair a 19th century bronze bust of Isis by Pierre-Eugène-Émile Hébert was bought by an Egyptian businessman who came with no intention of buying anything specific.
At an indoor fair: All the fun – and serendipity – of the fair
11 April 2022At a mid or high-end art and antiques fair buyers can comfortably get round all the stands in a day and have time to browse, consider and discuss with expert dealers. Such events have a more relaxed and social vibe to them: dealers invite their clients along and hope to meet new buyers by attracting them onto their stands with eye-catching items and displays.
Rain fails to stop play at busy Ardingly
14 March 2022Stall-holders report brisk trade during the latest staging of the huge West Sussex event
Calling in to busy Kempton Park
21 February 2022Snapshot of the successful Sunbury event that has been around for over 40 years
Birmingham is buzzing: NEC event returns
13 December 2021Encouraging signs as the big NEC event returns after pandemic-enforced postponement.
Restituted Priester collection reunited before sale takes £1.5m at Christie’s
11 December 2021Part of an art collection once owned by a Jewish family who fled Nazi persecution has been sold at Christie’s.
Dealer forges new Lincs with pop-up show
29 November 2021Dealer John Swarbrooke will present his first exhibition at the Simon Dickinson Gallery, focusing on works from Lincolnshire artist Dominic Parczuk.
Stereoscopy book by historian and rock star praises King’s College London professor
20 November 2021The launch of Queen’s guitarist Brian May and historian Denis Pellerin’s new book ‘Stereoscopy: The Dawn of 3-D’ was held at King’s College London to honour a past-professor at the university.
Art & Antiques for Everyone: Birmingham fair keeps it simple
15 November 2021Tweaked procedures and pricing policy is proving successful as major event finally returns
Chelsea turns back the clock to move forward in style
04 October 2021The first edition under fresh management impressed both exhibitors and visitors alike
Opportunity is aim of the game at The Game Fair
09 August 2021LAPADA tries partnership with a different kind of fair amid latest trade challenges
Why it’s very nice to meet you
12 July 2021Dealers and auctioneers breathe sighs of relief as London Coin Fair returns as physical event. Report by Rachel Fellman.