Dealers

James Boswell (1740-95), later renowned as the biographer of Samuel Johnson, arrived in London in 1762 at the age of 22.

Print specialist who relocated to Chichester now opens a gallery in the ‘growing creative community’

Norfolk antiques and vintage shop now a year old is based within a working water-powered flour mill

If you are visiting the Decorative Fair in Battersea, which runs from January 20-25, check out the many antiques shops in the area and a visit to the Northcote Road Antiques Market in Battersea might also be a good suggestion (nearest rail station: Clapham Junction).

A round up of news from three London dealers

Illustrator famous for helping to bring alive the beloved bear preferred his other commissions

A first edition, first issue of the Great ‘He’ Bible sold in York for £23,000 hammer was bought by Norfolk book dealer Simon Finch, it has emerged.

Despite the economic headwinds, many businesses have been moving forward with fresh ventures

Buffeted by regulatory changes and economic uncertainty, the art and antiques trade still manages to find a way to conduct its business and break records

Roy Raftery is a gaming cards dealer with Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s

A group of jewellery and art specialists headed to Grays Antiques in Mayfair for ‘champagne and macarons’ to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

Prints offer an ideal entry point for collectors as top-quality works are attainable at modest prices.

Despite some “spirited resistance,” antiquities dealer Rupert Wace has been coaxed into releasing a selection of ancient treasures and curios this festive season.

To mark the completion of its newly expanded space in the West End’s Cecil Court, Darnley Fine Art is presenting an exhibition on the so-called ‘lost’ Post-Impressionists Robert Deborne (1870-1944) and Henri Ottmann (1877-1927).

This horn casket was presented to King Edward VII on March 28, 1901 by the Worshipful Company of Horners.

November edition of the Classic event produces encouraging results after the summer date was cancelled

Fair co-organiser takes over former shop to launch his latest antiques venture

Window displays are a big thing at the Sherborne Antiques Market.