Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Artist Rose Hilton steps out of the shadows at Messum’s show
21 May 2018For roughly 30 years the London gallery Messum’s has worked with modern British painter Rose Hilton (b.1931) to establish her work on its own merits.
Fabulous fabrics and enticing textiles on show
21 May 2018A selection of rare 19th century suzanis, handwoven silk embroideries from the areas of modern-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, go on offer next month at Afridi Gallery’s exhibition 'Gardens of Delight' in London.
Bath brightened up even more by Gray
21 May 2018Gray MCA plans to tap into a wide base of fashion enthusiasts and collectors as it moves into its first permanent gallery space in Bath this month.
5 Questions: Tyr Baudouin Lowet de Wotrenge
21 May 2018Tyr Baudouin Lowet de Wotrenge is gallery director at Galerie Lowet de Wotrenge. The Antwerp gallery is among those exhibiting during London Art Week (June 29-July 6) and will be at 37 Bury Street.
Jeremy Green and Mark Goodman team up
21 May 2018Jeremy Green of The Canon Gallery and Mark Goodman of Goodman Fine Art have joined forces for an exhibition of oils and watercolours at Goodman’s new space on Duke Street.
They said what?! The week (May 14-20, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
20 May 2018Rediscoveries, museum acquisitions, disappointing government decisions: this week’s selection of quotes has it all. Also find out what gave Lynn Chadwick a boost at Chorley’s learn more about this year’s Décor-Architectural fair.
Antiques business targets new buyers’ base with modern strategies
18 May 2018A new online antique business is targeting a newer modern market, presenting its stock as part of a lifestyle brand.
“Scotland’s photo album” saved for the nation at a price of £1m
17 May 2018A collection of photographs capturing a century of Scottish history has been saved for the nation at a price tag of £1m.
Leading lot from local artist: Lynn Chadwick bronze draws early interest at Gloucestershire auction
16 May 2018A bronze sculpture by Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of the top lots at a Gloucestershire auction earlier this week.
Birmingham fair broadens its weekend appeal
14 May 2018'Antiques for Everyone' held in Birmingham’s NEC is targeting new and returning exhibitors with a two-day weekend option.
Fresh chapter in the books story as ABA fair aims to expand its appeal with a new title and location
14 May 2018Boasting a new name and venue, the ABA’s annual book fair seems poised to expand its reach to a wider range of clients while retaining its strong exhibitor base.
Fair offers work which was key to French prose
14 May 2018Likely to be the rarest and most expensive book available at the PBFA’s 'London Antiquarian Book Fair' is a copy of 'Caractères' by the French philosopher and satirist Jean de La Bruyère.
Whitford creates a Caziel rhythm
14 May 2018Previously unseen paintings by Caziel (1906-88) go on show at Whitford Fine Art this week.
Piper and his pleasing decay
14 May 2018A 1940 painting of Valle Crucis Abbey is one of the key pictures in Bohun Gallery’s exhibition 'John Piper: A Very English Artist'.
Party at the palace
14 May 2018The Cotswolds Art and Antiques’ Dealers Association celebrated its 40th anniversary at its annual Blenheim Palace fair last month.
Table is very pretty in pink
14 May 2018This c.1680 pink painted century Swedish table was among the sales at the recent Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair.
Dealer launches summer samurai expo in the Netherlands
08 May 2018A Japanese art and antiques event focusing on the history of the samurai launches in Utrecht this summer.
Antiques guide launches for Derbyshire and South Yorkshire
07 May 2018A new guide to antiques venues in the Peak District, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire has launched.
Photo London involves 108 exhibitors offering images from very early days to contemporary works
07 May 2018Four years in, Photo London is growing and has many of the marks of remaining a popular and respected fair for dealers in both historic and contemporary photography.