Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
5 Questions - Gonzalo Fernandez Pontes of Pontes Maps
14 August 2017Gonzalo Fernandez Pontes became the president of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), an international body with 1800 affiliates, in 2016. He undertakes his duties alongside running his shop, Pontes Maps, which opened in Madrid in 1991.
BADA unveils debut ‘bespoke’ fair exhibitors
14 August 2017A complete list of exhibitors standing at the British Antique Dealers’ Association’s (BADA) inaugural collectors’ event has been announced.
Mr Benn’s adventure in a London gallery
14 August 2017Mr Benn is already the hero of his own series of illustrated children’s books and a 13-episode BBC animated programme. In his 50th year, however, there are displays of renewed interest in this adventurous everyman.
They said what?! The week (7-13 August) in quotes from the art and antiques world
13 August 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from the voices of the art and antiques market.
Christmas cards signed by The Queen sell at Moore Allen and Innocent
12 August 2017A collection of Christmas cards documenting the Royal Family over the decades took a total of £1530 at auction last week.
Dragon-draped furniture at Dawson’s Auctioneers linked to the collection of famous London dealers
11 August 2017Charles Tooth founded the gallery Arthur Tooth & Sons for his son in 1842. The London firm would go on to specialise particularly in photogravures of Pre-Raphaelite paintings and became a major presence in the art market, counting Henry Clay Frick among its clients.
How to start an art collection: Tips from the directors of the Affordable Art Fair
09 August 2017The next Affordable Art Fair (AAF) takes place in Bristol and runs from September 8-10. It features more than 50 exhibitors offering works by living artists priced from £100-6000.
New antiques and decorative fair to launch in Kensington
07 August 2017A new London fair is planned to take place in Kensington next March. The Kensington & Chelsea Decorative, Art & Antiques Fair has been organised by Daniel Cotton, who currently runs the Little Chelsea Antiques Fair.
5 Questions - Fuchsia Voremberg of Maggs Bros
07 August 2017Fuchsia Voremberg works in the travel department at rare books and manuscripts specialist Maggs Bros in London
Shop talk – Phoenix Antiques
07 August 2017In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops, ATG talks to Sara Hughes, who opened Phoenix Antiques in Petworth in December 2008.
Old Master specialist Theo goes on Caribbean getaway
07 August 2017Decamping from the Big Smoke of London to the sunny beaches of a Caribbean island might sound like a happy daydream or at best, a holiday. But for Old Master specialist Theo Johns, relocating to the Dominican Republic represents a business strategy as well as a life change.
They said what?! The week (31 July - 6 August) in quotes from the art and antiques world
06 August 2017In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others.
Bowman Sculpture sells British work to American university
05 August 2017London gallery Bowman Sculpture has a sold an Emily Young sculpture to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, US.
Acreman Antiques holds inaugural sale in centre with Pitchers & Associates Auctioneers
04 August 2017A Dorset antiques centre holds its first auction tomorrow.
Messum’s urges first time buyers to ‘start a collection’ with annual exhibition
03 August 2017First time buyers can find shopping for art an intimidating experience. Whether put off by high prices or intimidated by the rarefied air of commercial galleries, new collectors can find the initial step the most difficult.
Casablanca movie poster sets record at Heritage Auctions
02 August 2017A record for a Casablanca movie poster was made last week when an Italian example sold for a premium-inclusive $478,000 (£361,800).
Stolen first edition of ‘Now we are Six’ returned anonymously
01 August 2017A first edition of AA Milne’s 'Now we are Six' that disappeared nearly a year ago has been returned to its dealers.
Iconic image of Albert Einstein sells for $125,000 at Nate D Sanders
31 July 2017In 1951 the photographer Arthur Sasse snapped one of the most iconic images of Albert Einstein. The physicist is shown on his 72nd birthday sticking his tongue sticking out at the camera and the playful photo quickly became a favourite of Einstein’s.
Record for Harry Potter first edition set at Bloomsbury Auctions
31 July 2017A copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone set a new record for a first edition from its initial 500-copy run at Bloomsbury Auctions’ sale of rare books last week.
Five at the fair: A preview of objects on offer at the second TEFAF New York Fall
31 July 2017The second annual TEFAF New York Fall is set to run from October 28-November 1 this year at the city’s Park Avenue Armory. Covering objects from antiquity to the early 20th century, the event includes jewellery, furniture, paintings and more. Below is a preview of five items on offer at the fair.