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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Master drawings event involves dozens of galleries across Big Apple

27 January 2025

Master Drawings New York (MDNY), the major showcase for drawings in the US, returns to the American city from February 1-8.

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Dorking doubles up for now on venues

27 January 2025

“Even though there were no fairs from May to October last year due to the closure of the Dorking Halls, we were lucky enough to have the use of the sports centre next door which thankfully proved to be a great success,” says Jane Alexander, organiser of the well-known Dovehouse Fine Antiques Fairs.

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Mills generate range of opportunities

27 January 2025

Two antiques centres operate at Cromford Mills in Matlock, Derbyshire.

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US 13 star 'boat flag' set to fly in Battersea

22 January 2025

Flags may have become more fashionable, but there is an evergreen appeal to items that are steeped in history and meaning.

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Sotheran’s moves to London's Cecil Court antiques hub

20 January 2025

Sotheran’s, the longest-established rare book dealer in the world, has announced it will be relocating later this year to new premises in Charing Cross Road and Cecil Court.

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The last hurrah: Sworders to offer dealer’s stock without reserve as Guinevere Antiques finally closes

20 January 2025

After 61 years on the King’s Road, Guinevere Antiques shut its doors for the last time at Christmas.

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Bravo for BRAFA’s 70th birthday

20 January 2025

For this year’s edition, the Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA) will be celebrating its 70th outing.

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Battersea Dec becomes first big hitter of the new year

20 January 2025

Mayfair cancellation leaves Battersea to spearhead 2025 in-person events

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Disused stations: an alternative sales platform

20 January 2025

Former railway stations – plus one still active – can be ideal sites to locate antiques businesses

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London Original Print Fair offers Independent Acquisitions Award

17 January 2025

'The London Original Print Fair' will be celebrating its 40th anniversary edition, which will take place at Somerset House from March 20-23

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Treasure House Fair returns for a third edition in 2025

14 January 2025

The Treasure House Fair is set to return to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for another “festival of art, culture and gastronomy”.

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Artist designed posters are focus of new exhibition in Cardiff

13 January 2025

The Albany Gallery in Cardiff is currently showing an exhibition of posters until February 8.

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Father and son duo launch event in Rotherham

13 January 2025

Dualco Promotions is launching an antiques and collectors’ fair in Yorkshire to complement the other three events the organisers run in the county.

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Crosthwaite encourages DIY approach to selling at a fair

13 January 2025

Philip Crosthwaite is no slouch when it comes to marketing initiatives for his monthly Easton Antiques Fairs now held at Easton College, in Norwich which is fully booked each month with 140 dealers.

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Stop off at a former bus garage for Go East Vintage

13 January 2025

Go East Vintage was launched in London in 2021 by Louisa Ware and Onur Kurtdere and in the subsequent years their pop-up fleamarkets have included the Hackney Brewery and venues in Stratford, Leyton and Bermondsey.

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‘I now cater for art collectors’

13 January 2025

Covid lockdowns forced a rethink for a businessman focused on providing meals at music festivals

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London Art Fair returns for its 37th edition

10 January 2025

The latest edition of London Art Fair offers a dizzying cocktail of international galleries, intriguing workshops and a mix of modern and contemporary art

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Georgian soufflé dishes set to dazzle at Battersea winter fair

10 January 2025

A pair of William IV silver soufflé dishes, which were part of the King William IV & Queen Adelaide dinner service, are set to be a highlight at the upcoming Decorative fair

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Art advisor Gurr Johns appoints new CEO in the US

08 January 2025

Gurr Johns, the art advisory and appraisals firm, has appointed Maarten ten Holder as chief executive of the group’s North American operation.

London Art Week festival calls it a day after 10 years

06 January 2025

After 10 years, London Art Week (LAW) has folded. Citing changes in the UK capital’s art market and financial shortfalls, the board said the December showing of the twice-yearly festival of traditional art will be the last

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