Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Little fair launches aiming at lots of appeal
18 March 2024A new boutique art fair launches in London this spring.
Hundred works highlight Modern British artists
18 March 2024'Mudflats' by Hilda Goldwag (1912- 2008) is among the highlights in Belgrave St Ives’ show 'St Ives and Modern British Art Exhibition 2024: 100 works, from Gillian Ayres to Alfred Wallis'.
Eye on an object: George IV mahogany box
18 March 2024Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
Burr wood furniture is back in the groove
18 March 2024According to a recent Financial Times article, “burr wood furniture has its groove back”. Burr wood furniture has hardly been out of fashion – used in 16th century onwards in fine furniture it had a resurgence at least twice in the 20th century. But dealers note it is having its time in the sun again.
Ceri Richards' costermongers add colour to London show
18 March 2024Street traders or costermongers of 1930s-40s London star in Browse & Darby’s current show on Welsh artist Ceri Richards (1903-71).
Five questions with Natalie Macgowan-Spencer
18 March 2024Natalie Macgowan-Spencer trades as Vintage Stockroom at Alfies Antique Market in London and specialises in Americana and advertising as well as vintage clothing and memorabilia.
Smaller lamps making a bigger impact
18 March 2024Are you a ‘big light’ fan or foe? According to various social media posts and newspaper articles last year, there is a move away from the ‘big light’ (in part due to Tik Tok influencers decreeing so) to lamps.
Albert Amor offers second slice of British couple’s ceramics collection
18 March 2024Part two of the Creed Collection, a group of top Plymouth and Bristol pieces amassed by a British couple over 25 years, is on offer at London dealership Albert Amor.
Trend setters: Are interior design influencers all hype or helping the market?
18 March 2024Are influencers driving this market or is it just hype? We talk to dealers to find out what is really in demand and why.
New section for Battersea decorative fair this spring
14 March 2024London fair's new section of Contemporary home suppliers set to complement art and antiques
Market report reveals online sales rising despite contraction of art and antiques sector
13 March 2024Art Basel and UBS report includes 'bright spots' in its economic analysis of a difficult year
Classic Antique Fairs says spaces are filling up at trio of events
13 March 2024Despite launching in December, organisers of the new fairs series say it is already in high demand
Forrest Gump’s feather goes under the hammer at Propstore Auctions
12 March 2024Sale of entertainment memorabilia includes items from Oscar winners including 'Star Wars', 'Braveheart' and 'Alien'
Robust sales and strong attendance mark TEFAF Maastricht’s opening weekend
11 March 2024Van Gogh, Munch, Cedric Morris and Giambologna sales help paint a picture of the strongest fair for several years
Victorian sampler returns to Berkswell primary school where it was created
11 March 2024Historic school acquires needlework created by a former pupil
Eye on an object: a portrait by Michael Dahl
11 March 2024Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
Dealer news in brief including a book published on the prints of Norman Webster
11 March 2024Our roundup of dealer news includes Andrew Froste Antiques launching a new book
New firm urges fresh buyers to feel alive with mourning jewellery
11 March 2024The founder of a new dealership devoted to antique jewellery is determined to bring the field to a fresh generation of buyers.
Historic works hold their own at London Original Print Fair
11 March 2024Despite print fair’s focus having shifted over the years, more traditional works still play an important part
Five questions with print dealer Gwen Hughes
11 March 2024Gwen Hughes is among the exhibitors at the London Original Print Fair.