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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Cheltenham Racecourse event success leads to second staging

18 November 2024

An antiques fair which launched in May at Cheltenham Racecourse got off to such a good start that it is being repeated on Sunday, November 24.

Five attractions in one

18 November 2024

The antiques, collectables and decorative arts fairs run by Jackie Edwards of ACVR Events in the centre of the Hampshire town of Romsey involve just one location but five, inside and outside.

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Dizzying range on offer as Classic Antique Fairs returns to NEC Birmingham

16 November 2024

Arriving just in time for those seeking to do some Christmas shopping, Classic Antique Fairs return November 29-December 1.

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Memento from Churchill's mission of solidarity offered in US sale

14 November 2024

The Raab Collection has some unique and fascinating Churchilliana on sale

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Fifty not out as LAPADA celebrates landmark anniversary

11 November 2024

Ivan Macquisten reviews the trade association’s first five decades

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International roster for FAB Paris as 100 dealers set to stand

11 November 2024

The latest edition of FAB Paris (Fine Arts La Biennale) takes place in the French capital from November 22-27.

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Five questions with George Richards of Gallery 1936

11 November 2024

George Richards has just launched Gallery 1936, an online enterprise which has a special focus on Surrealist art

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Kensington Vintage Fair becomes biannual event – and could expand further

11 November 2024

Launched in November last year in the spectacular surroundings of the Grade II-Listed St Cuthbert’s Church in London’s Earl’s Court, the first 'Kensington Vintage Fair' chimed so well with buyers that it has gone biannual.

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Made in God’s Own County

11 November 2024

Harrogate Pavilions fair has a healthy focus on art and antiques made in the area such as clocks

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It’s looking good for new shop in bustling Old Town

11 November 2024

A shop in the characterful area of the East Sussex town of Hastings known as the Old Town, with deeds that date to 1511, has opened as a small antiques centre.

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Christmas PBFA event aims to emulate last year's success

11 November 2024

Andrew Saidi, organiser of PBFA’s 'Christmas Book Fair' in London, is confident that this year’s event will be as buoyant as that in 2023.

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Pointon parades his talent for painting at dealer's show

06 November 2024

It's been a lively few years for the royal family and artist Rob Pointon has captured key moments which can now be seen in a new exhibition.

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New gallery launches with a focus on Surrealism

05 November 2024

Is Surrealism having a renaissance? A century after the discipline launched its manifesto a new gallery chooses to hone in on the art of the subconscious

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PAN Amsterdam welcomes 16 newcomers for upcoming edition

04 November 2024

For those looking for a city break that brings culture, history and a chance to browse a carefully curated and wide range of art and antiques, it might be an idea to hop over to the Netherlands while 'PAN Amsterdam' is taking place.

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Worcester patterns come to the fore as Birtwistle collection goes on show at Albert Amor

04 November 2024

Hot on the heels of its Gherardesca exhibition, Albert Amor has just unveiled The Anthony Birtwistle Collection at its gallery in St James’s.

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Dealer discovers miniature thought to be Maria de’ Medici lost portrait

04 November 2024

What is thought to be a lost portrait of Maria de’ Medici (1575-1642) as a young woman has been discovered by dealer Nick Cox of Period Portraits.

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Catch this fair and be hooked

04 November 2024

Plenty of collectors and dealers of vintage angling kit will be on “the riverbanks” as it were as 36 of them stall out with their rods, reels, cased fish, books, art and catalogues at the National Vintage Fishing Tackle Fair on Sunday, November 17.

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Five questions with art dealer Emma Ward

04 November 2024

Having worked at Fine Art dealership Dickinson for more than 22 years, Emma Ward established her own company in 2022 (with Fabrizio Moretti).

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Pulp fiction comes to life at ephemera fair

04 November 2024

Etc Fairs’ ephemera fairs run four times annually at the Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury, London WC1, with the next on Sunday November 24 selling all manner of postcards, manuscripts, maps, prints and plenty of quirky paper items.

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Holding the Line moves Sim up to a 15th year of war art shows

04 November 2024

Latest dedicated exhibition at St James’s gallery includes another special look at the work of female artists

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