Dealers

Dealers come in all shapes and forms, from small sole-traders to powerhouse galleries. Both play an integral role in the art and antiques market.

They often specialise in a given fields such as jewellery, ceramics, paintings, Asian art or coins but there are also plenty of general dealers operating across different categories.

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Firm interest in film cameras

05 May 2025

Specialist dealer attending photographic fair tells ATG about the latest trends in this market

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Latest glass extravaganza graces West Midlands venue

05 May 2025

Glittering displays of glass will be on show at the upcoming Premier Fairs’ dedicated event at Himley Hall near Dudley in the West Midlands on Sunday, May 18.

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Take a couch journey to Battersea

05 May 2025

Piece of furniture mentioned in reference books is just of the potential purchases at Dec Fair

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Printed catalogues retain their charm for book buyers

05 May 2025

It’s probably no surprise that, even in the days of digital first, printed catalogues are still loved by rare book collectors.

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Classic Antique Fairs takes a break in July but pledges to go ahead in November

02 May 2025

After a successful event at the NEC in March, Classic Antique Fairs has put a paused on its summer schedule

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IACF closes Stoneleigh fair branding it ‘not financially viable’

29 April 2025

International Antiques and Collectors’ Fairs (IACF) has announced that its biannual Celebration of Antiques held at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) Stoneleigh will not be returning to the venue following its event at Easter.

Hilary Mantel's desk

Dealer offers Hilary Mantel’s desk used to write Wolf Hall trilogy

28 April 2025

Among the attractions at this year’s ‘Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair’ on May 15-18 is the desk upon which Hilary Mantel wrote her celebrated ‘Wolf Hall’ trilogy.

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Shanks joins LADAPA as new chief executive to replace Simms

28 April 2025

LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Shanks as its new chief executive officer from June 2025.

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Dealer interviews: Mid-century market musing

28 April 2025

From elegant furniture by Scandinavian designers to stand-out lamps and decorative pieces… the lines, materials and simplicity that characterise interiors items from the mid-century modern period appeal to a wide range of buyers.

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‘Nomadic’ dealer’s items set for new home

28 April 2025

Sworders’ run of single-owner sales continues with a two-day auction on May 13-14 titled Paul Atkinson, The Nomadic Collector.

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First of 2025’s Britannia Medal Fairs coming up

28 April 2025

As this year commemorates VE and VJ days, there are likely to be even more collectors and dealers than usual converging on the first of 2025’s biannual Britannia Medal Fairs on Sunday, May 11.

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Arthur Swallow's event at Ripley Castle set to pull in the crowds

28 April 2025

May show at Ripley is always the best attended, says organiser ahead of the 85-exhibitor three-day offering

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Get hooked on angling with the help of this specialist vintage tackle event

28 April 2025

More people than ever are getting hooked on angling, says the Angling Trust which reported that in 2023-24 as a result of participation events more than 43,000 people tried fishing for the first time.

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Seating stands out in south London

28 April 2025

Chairs were in particular demand at the Dulwich biannual Mid-century event

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Sixty dealers standing at Petworth fair

25 April 2025

Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens for its 11th edition on May 16 in the grounds of the National Trust’s Petworth House & Park.

Douglas Percy Bliss painting

Dealer offers fresh works from estate of married artists Bliss and Dodd

25 April 2025

London dealer Liss Llewellyn is currently offering an online sale of works from the estate of Douglas Percy Bliss and Phyllis Dodd, many of which have never been seen in public.

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London dealer David Aaron makes debut at TEFAF New York

24 April 2025

The 10th edition of TEFAF New York returns between May 9-13. One London dealer is hoping to make a splash with its first showing

Christ Carrying the Cross by Luis de Morales

Dealer Daniel Katz sells Spanish Old Master to Getty Museum

23 April 2025

The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has bought a 16th-century painting by Spanish Renaissance painter Luis de Morales (1509-86).

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Colourful designer and artist John Sutcliffe celebrated at dealer's show

21 April 2025

Abbott and Holder is hosting an exhibition from April 24-May 10 celebrating the work of John Sutcliffe, one of the great decorative painters and colour experts of his generation.

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Sussex brocante joins Kent event on organiser’s roster

21 April 2025

Julia Prentice of Cherish Vintage is launching her Midhurst Brocante on Saturday, May 3, at the Old Library in the West Sussex town.

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