Dealers' Diary

The human figure has been continually re-imagined by artists, whether they have followed tradition or rebelled against it.

A first edition of 'Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith was one of the star sales at Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair, which was back up to full power for its second staging at the Saatchi Gallery.

Anastasia von Seibold Japanese Art is one of the emerging dealers in this year’s Asian Art in London. She stages Japanese Prints and Rare Books from a Distinguished Private Collection and Other Works of Art, from October 26-November 6 at Cromwell Place.

Showcase for Cotswolds dealers and guests takes place at arts and antiques exhibitions hub

Sue Ede of Cooper Events, organisers of The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair is pushing an eco-friendly message ahead of its next staging.

A portrait in profile of Winifred Knights (1899-1947) by her husband and fellow artist Thomas Monnington (1902-76) is among the offerings at a major double exhibition of drawing in London this month.

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Following last year’s event after Covid delays, optimism is high for the 10th edition

David MalÍk made his appearance at Tribal Art London (TAL) worthwhile through the sale of two African sculptures: a Luba female figure and a Chokwe sculpture.

A pair of 19th century globes by the Newton family is on offer from FE Anderson of Welshpool at the Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair.

Dominic Sanchez-Cabello’s current exhibition promotes pictures by lesser known historic artists.

Anthony Fuller of Gladwells Rutland specialises in “fine traditional painting of quality, those that don’t need a title” and exhibits at the Northern Antiques Fair (September 29-October 2).

A former theatre, corn market, auction rooms, exhibition space and council office has been “reanimated” as an “emporium” by a group of art and antiques dealers.

Flora Wood (1908-98) was a Scottish painter, draughtman and sculptor who studied in Edinburgh.

This silhouette of a trophy brown trout and fishing fly in pen, ink and watercolour on paper is offered as part of Robert Young Antiques’ exhibition Tiddlers and Whoppers.

The British Antique Dealers' Association's special week of events involves both online and gallery exhibitions.

Barcelona-Paris: 1860-1936 A Journey to Modernity includes a c.1914-15 painting, 5ft 6in x 23in (1.82m x 60cm), by Ramon Casas titled La Parisienne.

Karen Taylor stages Pomegranates and papaya: 19 watercolours of fruit and vegetables online.

A round up of the latest art and antiques dealer related news.

Sections catering to primary market Contemporary art are launching at the British Art Fair and the Decorative Fair.