Dealers' Diary

Leigh Extence trades in antique clocks in Exeter and is a member of BADA and CINOA.

Spotlight on three exhibitions taking place in New York – starting with 18th century art from Rome

Two books concerning the world of antiques have recently been released with the support of UK dealers.

William Cookworthy (1705-80), a Quaker chemist from Plymouth, opened his porcelain factory in 1768 following years of experimentation with China clay he discovered in Cornwall.

Browse & Darby, the London firm specialising in British and French pictures and sculpture, is celebrating a move from Cork Street to St James’s with a retrospective on Anthony Eyton.

A portrait by the Dutch painter Frans Hals (1582-1666) is set to star at this year’s 'Frieze Masters'.

Among the London events coinciding with Frieze Masters is PAD London, the annual design fair that takes place in Berkeley Square.

Luigi Mazzoleni is among the exhibitors at Frieze Masters this year.

The work of artist and art historian Tom Cross (1931-2009) is showcased this autumn with an exhibition spanning two Cornish venues.

Recent changes at the 'British Art Fair' (BAF) have led to a growing array of Contemporary works, but a strong supply of Modern British pictures remains its core.

Twentieth century British art dealer Freya Mitton has moved into her first London premises, taking a prime spot in St James’s, London.

As reported last week (ATG No 2610), the theme for the latest edition of The Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair in Battersea is Rococo, with a special display in the foyer.

A roundup of news and events from around the trade

Julie Sumner deals on Instagram (@vintagefromthecroft) and sells at events such as the recent Nantwich Town Square Antiques Market.

London dealer Brendan Lynch has been named the new chairman of Asia Week New York.

The Decorative Fair returns from October 3-8 for its third and final staging of the year.

Huge collection shines light on the once common Staffs porcelain that nonetheless is often misidentified

Marine Edith Crosta and Daniel Smith of Crosta Smith Gallery are among the exhibitors at the upcoming LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair (September 27-October1).

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

Popular art and antiques fair returns with new partners after several years break.