Organisations

Trade organisations play an important role in the art and antiques market. Their remit may include lobbying, communicating information to members, offering professional development and qualifications, organising events, setting standards and ensuring adherence to them.

Other organisations listed in this section perform different functions such as providing online marketplaces, education or supplying other services to the art and antiques trade.

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‘Maximalism and eclectism in demand’ according to designer trends survey

01 December 2025

There could be good times ahead for dealers offering eclectic stock and items in burgundy, according to the results of the 1stDibs Designer Trends Survey.

Louise Phillips with Ingrid Nilson

BADA plans first antiques fair outside of London

20 November 2025

The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is launching a new fair in the East Midlands.

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LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair: Generational shifts in action

17 November 2025

Younger members of well-known dealer family firms set the pace at the latest LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair

Louise Phillips and Raf El Baz

BADA Art Prize winner revealed

14 November 2025

The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) has awarded artist Rafael El Baz its 2025 BADA Art Prize for his work 'Soft Drive'.

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LAPADA fair celebrates Art Deco anniversary

03 November 2025

Art Deco was one of the main themes of LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair this year, with the design movement celebrating 100 years.

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‘Lost’ Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood woodblocks saved for the nation after emerging for sale on eBay

29 October 2025

A group of woodblocks from artists Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood that had been missing for 72 years has been recovered and purchased by two museums.

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National Trust’s Cragside sells piano at auction to make way for 19th century ‘popstar’s’ Broadwood rosewood model

02 October 2025

A grand piano once owned by the celebrated concert pianist Arabella Goddard is back on display where it once held pride of place at Cragside in Northumberland.

Visitors at the York National Book Fair.

‘The best book event in the whole of the UK’

29 September 2025

Dealers full of praise for annual York fair as international and trade buyers snap up their wares

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Calling young book collectors: national competition open for entries

25 September 2025

The annual Antiquarian Bookseller Association (ABA) National Book Collecting Prize is open for entries.

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Dealership supports Society of Antiquaries

22 September 2025

As collaborations between dealers and institutions become increasingly common, London dealership Abbott and Holder is teaming up with the Society of Antiquaries to revive a fundraising project first launched more than 200 years ago.

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New judging panel announced for BADA Art Prize

22 September 2025

The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA) has announced a new judging panel for its annual prize.

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National Trust acquires two Joshua Reynolds paintings in £24.5m tax deal

04 September 2025

Two key paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92) have been acquired by the National Trust from the Rothschild collection.

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Newcomers to LAPADA event endorse fairs as vital sales channel

01 September 2025

A notable group of newcomers joining the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair next month underlines the important part that fairs still play in the success of antiques dealers.

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York National Book Fair ‘suits younger crowd’

25 August 2025

While a Rowntree centenary brings historic interest, exhibitors are also focused on attracting fresh faces

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Charitable donations among news and updates in BADA Friends' latest newsletter

15 August 2025

BADA Friends are supporting two charitable efforts according to the organisation’s second digital newsletter.

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Latest Arts Council annual report reveals six objects saved for the nation

25 July 2025

Half a dozen artworks were saved for the nation in the past year and are on display at museums across the UK.

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BADA Prize call for submission as fifth edition announced

22 July 2025

‘Antiques of tomorrow’ celebrated in contemporary art award

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Art and antiques trade braced for new EU cultural goods laws

16 July 2025

Details of how to manage the new European Union regulations on importing cultural goods have emerged, sending shockwaves through the art and antiques trade.

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LAPADA Pavilion no longer part of The Game Fair

14 July 2025

LAPADA dealers will not take part in this summer’s 'The Game Fair'.

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Newcomers sign up for latest LAPADA art and antiques fair

26 June 2025

LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair is returning on October 28-November 2.

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