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West End gallery celebrates rediscovered artist Mary Headlam

06 December 2024

Mary Headlam was professionally successful but sold little of her work during her lifetime. Abbott and Holder are highlighting her unseen oeuvre

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Blue and white bonanza: London firm offers three private collections in one exhibition

02 December 2024

Albert Amor is hosting an exhibition featuring 18th century English Blue and White Porcelain until December 6.

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Five questions with Elsa Wang of Bluerider ART

02 December 2024

Bluerider ART was established in 2013 by Taipei-based IT entrepreneur Elsa Wang.

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'Unlikely to ever be equalled': Justin Schiller's remarkable collection of Mao's Little Red Books offered for £1m at Firsts Hong Kong

27 November 2024

From the world’s largest collection of the Little Red Book to the first atlas of China made in Europe, London's book dealers are bringing rare pieces of history to Hong Kong

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‘My building, a bit like me, was starting to crumble so I’ve gone online now’

25 November 2024

For the past 33 years Andrew Singleton has sold antiques from his shop in Yoxford near the Suffolk coast. He moved out in May this year.

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Cromwell portrait by his favourite artist rediscovered

25 November 2024

Dickinson Gallery has announced the rediscovery and unveiling of an unfinished portrait of Oliver Cromwell, painted by his favourite artist, Robert Walker, probably around 1649-55.

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Five questions with Oliver Wood of Shapero Rare Books

25 November 2024

Oliver Wood is the photography books expert at Shapero Rare Books.

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West end gallery focuses on rarely seen women artists in new show

22 November 2024

Featuring a mix of the acclaimed, forgotten and rarely seen artist, Darnley Fine Art is putting female painters in the spotlight this Christmas

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A look ahead at London Art Week's winter edition

21 November 2024

Highlights of London Art Week this winter include specialist exhibitions focusing on single artists

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Gallery exhibits timeless offerings from the ancient world

20 November 2024

ForgeLynch is getting into the Christmas spirit with an exhibition called 'Gifts from the Ancient World'.

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Tempera takes centre stage in an exhibition revival

18 November 2024

Prior to the 16th century, tempera, a mix of egg and pigment, was the method of choice for most artists.

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‘I love The Colony Room ‘mural’ but how do I sell it?’ says Hyman

18 November 2024

Enormous slice of Soho culture and history features in gallery’s 25th anniversary show

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Five questions with Stanley Gibbons chief executive Victoria Lajer

18 November 2024

Stanley Gibbons and Baldwin’s have been cornerstones of the philatelic, numismatic and wider collectables community for a combined 300 years. Victoria Lajer is the current CEO, and began working in the world of philately in 2007.

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Dizzying range on offer as Classic Antique Fairs returns to NEC Birmingham

16 November 2024

Arriving just in time for those seeking to do some Christmas shopping, Classic Antique Fairs return November 29-December 1.

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2024 BADA Art Prize winner announced

16 November 2024

David Messum Fine Art was the stage for the glittering BADA Art Prize 2024 champagne reception

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Five questions with George Richards of Gallery 1936

11 November 2024

George Richards has just launched Gallery 1936, an online enterprise which has a special focus on Surrealist art

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Made in God’s Own County

11 November 2024

Harrogate Pavilions fair has a healthy focus on art and antiques made in the area such as clocks

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Pointon parades his talent for painting at dealer's show

06 November 2024

It's been a lively few years for the royal family and artist Rob Pointon has captured key moments which can now be seen in a new exhibition.

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New gallery launches with a focus on Surrealism

05 November 2024

Is Surrealism having a renaissance? A century after the discipline launched its manifesto a new gallery chooses to hone in on the art of the subconscious

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PAN Amsterdam welcomes 16 newcomers for upcoming edition

04 November 2024

For those looking for a city break that brings culture, history and a chance to browse a carefully curated and wide range of art and antiques, it might be an idea to hop over to the Netherlands while 'PAN Amsterdam' is taking place.

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