Penman Fairs

Silver item with intriguing inscription linked to notorious lengthy legal battle will be offered at Hampshire fair

The much-loved Petersfield Antiques Fair is back this month, and it has something to celebrate.

The Petersfield Antiques Fair, which was scheduled to take place in Hampshire this September, has been called off.

MADAM – I was interested to see the details of ‘grand reopenings’ on front and p4 of ATG No 2445.

Salon du Dessin, Art & Antiques for Everyone and Chelsea shelved but TOAF to go ahead

Single-owner collection to form one of the highlights at Penman’s west London event

A pair of Russian Empire chairs, 1810-15, featuring striking decorative brass inlay is offered for £25,000 by Ellis Fine Art at the Petersfield Antiques Fair.

Fair organiser Caroline Penman has abandoned her plan for retirement and will take on the running of the next Chelsea Antiques Fair – but at a reduced length.

Caroline Penman, organiser of the Chelsea Antiques Fair since 1983, is hoping to find a new owner willing to maintain the venerable event.

MADAM – I am mortified to find myself at the cusp of ending one of London’s oldest and favourite art and antiques fairs, unless someone would like to take it on?

Organisers report that all of their events are fully booked as far ahead as October this year

On a sunny day in the beautiful surroundings of the Palladian Buxted Park Hotel in East Sussex, fair organiser Caroline and her husband Ricardo Penman celebrated their golden wedding and 75th birthdays.

A rare blue-printed plate featuring the legendary cricketer WG Grace (1848-1915) is among the highlights at the Chester Antiques Fair.

A rare pair of 19th century silver fish servers are on offer from Schredds at next month’s Petersfield Antiques Fair.

A cartoon by Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) offers a rare and light-hearted look at her married life.