Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
They said what?! The week (6-10 November) in quotes from the art and antiques world
12 November 2017In our ongoing weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week it's top Tweets, theatre going with Pepys and barn-find condition art.
West Dean College as announces 10-year plan including buildings project and rebranding
10 November 2017West Dean College has been rebranded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as it embarks on a £25m growth plan to increase intake and support students in developing their portfolios.
Fine art sales and international buyers mark recent Winter Olympia fair
10 November 2017Fine art was one of the best-performing areas at The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, which closed its 27th edition last week after a seven-day run (October 31-November 5).
Art Loss Register recovers stolen Matisse sculpture purchased for less than 1% of its value
09 November 2017A bronze statue by Henri Matisse has been rediscovered after it was stolen nearly 30 years ago.
Clarion debates future of winter Olympia fair
06 November 2017The doors have closed on what could be the final edition of the 'Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia' after almost three decades.
Scone Palace fair: a down to Perth occasion
06 November 2017Running from November 10-12 on the outskirts of Perth, The Scone Palace Antiques & Fine Art Fair hosts many Scottish dealers. Among them, Carse Antiques brings a selection of furniture and fellow specialists Cathedral Antiques as well as Hilary Farquharson, who will offer antiquarian books.
Estorick Erté collection on offer
06 November 2017Erté (1892-1990) was an artist and designer whose works influenced fashion, film and theatre throughout the 20th century.
5 Questions: Gilleasbuig Ferguson
06 November 2017Gilleasbuig Ferguson Rare Books trades from the Isle of Skye and is a member of the ABA, PBFA and ILAB.
Moving in the right direction: thinking about premises
06 November 2017Dealers often find themselves adapting and it isn’t just taste, fashion and buyers that change. Expiring leases, life changes and new opportunities mean that they are often on the move. Here, ATG takes a look at some of the dealers that have recently taken up new premises (or are planning to do so) around the UK and beyond.
Galleries show a conscience
06 November 2017The work of non-combatant artists in wartime is covered in two separate exhibitions...
Burmantofts brought into the spotlight at Pavilions of Harrogate fair
06 November 2017Next up from Cooper Events is the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair, from November 17-19 at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The final edition of Cooper’s three annual Harrogate fairs, it hosts a total of 43 dealers.
They said what?! The week (Oct 30 – Nov 5) in quotes from the art and antiques world
05 November 2017It's another edition of ATG's weekly quotes round up. This week, dealers, auctioneers and other members of the trade spoke on ivory, antiquities and up-to-date connoisseurship.
The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia to cease in current format from 2018
02 November 2017The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia will cease running in its present set-up following the current edition, which ends this Sunday.
Rediscovered Constable landscape offered at Sotheby’s Old Masters sale
01 November 2017A recently rediscovered landscape by British painter John Constable (1776-1837) will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s next month.
Extra day for Summer Olympia as fair joins forces with garden and interiors festival
31 October 2017Dates announced for the 46th annual Art & Antiques Fair Olympia 2018 reveal it will have an extended run.
TEFAF backs tribal gathering for 2018 edition
30 October 2017TEFAF Maastricht has added ‘TEFAF Tribal’ as a new category to its 2018 edition in a move that points to the ongoing strength of the tribal art market.
Two 20th century giants go under the hammer next month at Sotheby’s New York
30 October 2017Paintings by two of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists come fresh to the market next month at Sotheby’s New York.
Shop talk – Patrick Sandberg Antiques
30 October 2017In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops in 2017, ATG talks to Patrick Sandberg, owner of the eponymous shop specialising in English furniture and works of art. Sandberg is one of the dealers exhibiting at the Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia (October 31-November 5).
5 Questions: Cornelia Perquin of Precious Flora
30 October 2017Cornelia Perquin of Precious Flora deals in floral vintage and antique jewellery. She stands at art and antique shows as well as floral events. Her next event is the 'Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia'.
Early works aid understanding of Albert Irvin
30 October 2017Albert Irvin (1922-2015) is known as one of the few UK artists to work in abstract expressionism and his paintings are popular among collectors and the public.