Dealers' Diary


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Duchess daughters reunited via dealer and saleroom

28 June 2021

These pastel portraits depicting Georgiana and Henrietta Cavendish, the two legitimate daughters of Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire, are soon to hang side by side for the first time in over a century.

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Sixteen new members boost US association

28 June 2021

Over a dozen fine art dealers have joined The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) in one of the largest new member classes in the organisation’s history.

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New faces at Colnaghi and Peter Harrington

28 June 2021

Colnaghi has appointed Lily D Snyder as managing director of Modern and Contemporary art in North America, a newly created position at the long-running gallery.

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East to west is a cool move for dealer Phil

28 June 2021

After 10 years based at London’s Old Spitalfields Market, Phil Taylor Cool Stuff is moving west to the antiques hub of Lillie Road in Fulham.

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Lincolnshire showcase to replace London visit this year

21 June 2021

Over the weekend of June 25-27, Lincolnshire dealer Hansord had planned to be in west London exhibiting at 'The Art and Antiques Fair Olympia'.

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Miró set to see in Mayfair

21 June 2021

Mayfair Art Weekend (MAW) is back for an eighth annual event with a busy programme of exhibitions and talks planned.

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Dealer show previews: Art week expands the horizons

21 June 2021

Discoveries take centre stage as event incorporates London dealers beyond its normal area

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Lawrence Louvre study stars online

21 June 2021

With fewer collectors and international dealers expected in London this summer, the capital’s high-end art fair 'Masterpiece' migrates online for its 2021 edition

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Armchair Art Fair fair sits comfortably again

21 June 2021

Since the brakes were applied to indoor fairs last year, many dealers have worked together to explore new ways to showcase the best of their stock. One such successful collaboration is The Armchair Art Fair.

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Sassoon's show brings Contemporary art to Parham House

21 June 2021

London gallery Adrian Sassoon has chosen the grand country estate of Parham House in West Sussex for a summer-long exhibition of Contemporary art.

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Corkscrew is big catch at The Game Fair

21 June 2021

This silver salmon corkscrew, hallmarked Chester 1914, can be found in LAPADA’s dedicated pavilion at The Game Fair.

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Self interest can be rewarding

14 June 2021

London gallery stages exhibition looking at how a range of artists depict themselves

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Call for Quinneys antiques loans

14 June 2021

A call has gone out to the trade for antiques to furnish the set of a new production of the comedy-drama play 'Quinneys'.

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The web shop window: British-built ejection seat

14 June 2021

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

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TEFAF goes through the keyholes of the art world experts

14 June 2021

The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) has announced the launch of an online series that explores the homes and private collections of high-profile figures in the art world.

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Gwen John in a new light at Cork Street show

14 June 2021

She was among the first female students to study at the Slade and exhibited with major galleries, but for many years Gwen John (1876- 1939) was forgotten, overshadowed by her famous lover Auguste Rodin and flamboyant artist brother Augustus John.

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5 Questions: Gavin Morgan of Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

14 June 2021

Gavin Morgan founded Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts with fellow dealer Gary Strickland. It will be exhibiting at The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair from June 18-20.

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Petworth fair: 'People are absolutely gagging to take part'

07 June 2021

Dealers eager to attend Petworth event say online is fine but they miss contact with the public

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5 Questions: furniture and works of art dealer Claire Penhallurick

07 June 2021

Claire Penhallurick, a former director of Islamic and Indian art at Bonhams, founded BEAR in Petworth in 2020 specialising in 20th century and antique furniture and works of art, with an emphasis on Mid-century design. BEAR will be exhibiting for the second time at The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair on June 18-20.

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The web shop window: portrait miniature of artist's sister

07 June 2021

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

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