Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Birkin handbags lead Fellows’ auction of designer pieces
23 February 2017Three Hermès Birkin handbags were among the leading pieces at Fellows’ latest Designer Collection auction this week.
TEFAF features treasures loaned from the Galleria Borghese in tribute to classic collector
21 February 2017Treasures from the Galleria Borghese in Rome will feature in a loan exhibition at this year’s TEFAF Maastricht.
Journalist's ink painting bought in 1950s China to feature at Chiswick Auctions
21 February 2017Qi Baishi’s painting of bees and chrysanthemums is coming up for sale at Chiswick Auctions, featuring both a charming subject and history as it once belonged to a journalist who trod on Chairman Mao Zedong’s toe.
A touch of the erotic: Collection of ‘Lolita’ publisher includes nudes by Schiele and Giacometti
21 February 2017Works collected by the late Lord Weidenfeld, founder of the publishing firm that first brought out ‘Lolita’ in English, go under the hammer at Christie’s in May. The single-owner sale includes drawings of the female form by Egon Schiele and Alberto Giacometti.
They said what?! The week (13-19 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world
19 February 2017Another installment of the weekend series where ATG rounds up some of the week's top quotes. In this edition, brown furniture and Old Masters come face to face with young guns and new strategies.
Get a handle on the 18th century
18 February 2017Kensington Church Street dealership showcases ceramic collection online and in gallery
Project connects public with art and heritage from private collections
17 February 2017Thousands of privately-owned works have become easier to access than ever before on a website launched by the Open Inheritance Art project.
Keeping up with Kempton: A trip through Sunbury Antiques Market
15 February 2017Sunbury Antiques is a bimonthly market held at Kempton Park. Widely heralded as one of the leading events of its kind, the fair runs the second and last Tuesday of every month and hosts 600-700 exhibitors. Organisers doled out Love Heart candies at yesterday’s Valentine’s Day fair and ATG went along to explore the 37-year-old event. Here are 12 views from around Sunbury, on February 14.
Dealer portal launched by Affordable Art Fair is first of its kind
13 February 2017The Affordable Art Fair (AAF) has launched an e-commerce site, the first dealer portal to be officially linked with a fair.
Antique rug dealer updates traditional pieces for a contemporary look
11 February 2017Antique rug dealer Joshua Lumley has designed a range of star-patterned rugs based on Persian zilu flatweaves.
TRADING PLACES
11 February 2017LAPADA is injecting first-generation dealer blood into its board with new recruit, Patrick Macintosh. In their own words Macintosh and outgoing director Ian Anderson tell Frances Allitt what LAPADA means to them
Scots shows hoof it down south in market comeback
11 February 2017WITH some signs of strength in the Scottish art market – such as the return of Sotheby’s specialist sales in the area – it could be the time to start investing in Scottish art.
Vintage glamour under the hammer at Catherine Southon auction of Dior costume jewellery
10 February 2017Vintage Dior jewellery regularly takes thousands of pounds at auction, but buyers at an upcoming Catherine Southon sale have the chance to score some classic pieces at three-figure sums.
Oprah Winfrey sells $150m Klimt portrait to Chinese buyer
10 February 2017Oprah Winfrey has been revealed as the buyer of Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II from Christie’s in 2006 after reports emerged that she sold the painting last year for a $63m profit.
They said what?! The week (30 January - 5 February) in quotes from the art and antiques world
05 February 2017Another installment of the weekend series where Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of recent quotes from around the trade. This week, we cover the guardians of the jewellery market and tips for buying and selling.
London Art Week initiative goes biannual
04 February 2017New December slot planned as LAW becomes limited company
Exhibition forms a Soviet union
04 February 2017North London gallery asks pioneering dealer to showcase his stock of 1950-’80s images
By Mayflower to Chicago: the £400,000 ‘19th century’ Venetian bowl
04 February 2017WORCESTERSHIRE’S Mayflower Antiques has completed the sale of a late 15th century Venetian standing bowl to the Art Institute of Chicago for £400,000.
Windsor House Antiques targets first-time collectors
02 February 2017Windsor House Antiques yesterday launched a three-month sale to celebrate its 60th year of trading and encourage first-time collectors.
Applications open for museums’ print fair acquisitions prize
31 January 2017UK museums and galleries have the chance to add to this print collection this year with the help of an award at the London Original Print Fair (LOPF).