Letters to the Editor

I write regarding Bridget McConnel’s comments on the unique character of Portobello (‘We need to keep unique Portobello character’, Letters, ATG No 2498).

I was wondering if your readers could help me to properly identify this object that looks like an old drainage trough, which we found in France several years ago.

Re: Clean Energy (ATG No 2500). In a recent TV programme an oil painting, where the client had put her hand through the canvas causing a substantial tear, was patched by the restorer before restoration.

The argument for LAPADA and BADA merger.

Pets and the ATG have a bit of a love-hate relationship.

Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair review courtesy of ATG reader Cordelia Hudson.

Re: Letters, ATG No 2498, ‘Mystery machine’. Bob Horlock asks if one could identify his machine. It is an orange paring machine, but would also peel apples and probably potatoes.

I write again with another mystery.

An occasional feature on mystery works the Art UK charity is seeking help to identify

In answer to your article on the Portobello Road area consultation (ATG No 2495), here are some possible improvements I would suggest.

I wonder if any reader can identify the Victorian bygone pictured?

The article Napoleon and Josephine reunited (Dealers’ Diary, ATG No 2495) is indeed most interesting.

I’m just wondering why you still persist in showing auction prices without including the buyer’s premium charges.

Re: recent letters highlighting the importance of printed catalogues.

You will know all about the new VAT import situation for second-hand goods coming from the EU.

RE: Dealer’s Diary, ATG No 2492, ‘Aubrey Beardsley: magic prints’

I observe with interest the reports of the sales of Napoleonic items to coincide with this years bicentenary of the emperor’s death (ATG No 2492).

On behalf of ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), I would like to send you a ‘thank you’ for putting together again such a great Books, Maps & Prints supplement (ATG No 2492).

David Walker asks about ‘My mystery double sided picture of a racehorse and donkey’…. (Letters, ATG No 2492).

Just a thought: the main reason to withdraw Benin and other West African cultural artefacts from auction should be their connection with the slave trade (‘Benin plaque withdrawn from auction’, front page, ATG No 2491).