Dealers

Gillian Raffles (1930-2021) was one of a very small number of pioneering female gallerists in Britain’s post-war art scene.

Two 18th century scenes of Venice by Bernardo Canal (1664-1744) have been sold to the Italian museum Gallerie dell’Accademia di Venezia by London dealership Brun Fine Art for a six-figure sum.

The sell-off of works once owned by failed art gallery Trinity House Paintings has begun with Sir John Lavery’s portrait of Mrs Geoffrey Birkbeck being sold at a Dreweatts auction.

Jeweller Hancocks London has teamed up with style expert Sarah Harris for a digital series focusing on engagement rings.

Booklet covering art and antiques attractions in four counties is now double its orginal size

The Decorative Fair marks its 40th anniversary this autumn.

Image of room with indoor swimming pool is set to star in second auction staged by Messum’s

Marchant Asian Art is under way with its move to its new home in Brook Street, Mayfair (to open in January 2026), and has unveiled details of some of its centenary celebrations.

Reading your article on Lanto Synge (‘Needlework collection of former Mallett head goes to museum in £363,000 deal’, News, ATG No 2702), it reminded me of the time I first met him.

Sotheby’s €7m sale of the original Hermès Birkin handbag, custom made for late actress and singer Jane Birkin in 1985, has given some welcome exposure to the market for preloved luxury accessories. And for many of today’s collectors, vintage is best.

Kate Button of Blackdog Events tells us that the first summer brocante held in June in the atmospheric surroundings of the ruins of Creake Abbey in Norfolk was a success.

With a trio of leading dealers bringing the best of British horology, the Treasure House Fair has become a focus for the clock trade, just as Grosvenor House and Masterpiece were before it.