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Laugh longest: 18th century satirical print offered at upcoming Chester Antiques Show

28 September 2017

An Oxfordshire antiques dealer will offer a rare and unusual piece of political satire at the upcoming Chester Antiques Show (October 12-15).

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BADA networking event unites next generation

27 September 2017

A group of young trade members gathered on Kensington Church Street yesterday for an evening of networking.

The next generation of Asian art dealers

27 September 2017

They have big, wise shoes to fill but Asian art gallery managers of a younger vintage are determined to make their mark, as ATG finds out...

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Younger buyers and five figure sales mark “turning point” for Tribal Art London

26 September 2017

This Ivory Coast Ligbi mask was one of the highlight sales at the recent edition of Tribal Art London.

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Frieze Masters returns to London for sixth year in Regent's Park

25 September 2017

Elegant and relevant. It might be a difficult balance to strike, but that is what Frieze Masters aims for at its annual London fair.

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Exhibition of John Linnell opens in Mason's Yard

25 September 2017

English painter and engraver John Linnell (1792-1882) created portraits, religious works and sweeping views of the English countryside.

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Richard Green holds exhibition of historic British fashion portraits

25 September 2017

It’s a busy season for Richard Green. Fresh from the 20/21 British Art Fair and the Paris Biennale, the Mayfair dealership will also appear at Frieze Masters and TEFAF New York Fall.

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World Paper Money Fair highlights ever-changing history of currency

25 September 2017

Earlier this month the new £10 note featuring Jane Austen hit many of the country’s cash dispensers.

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5 Questions: Stephen Welbourne

25 September 2017

Stephen Welbourne, a specialist in 18th-20th century British art for the past 30 years, will stand at the upcoming Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair by ADFL.

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TEFAF returns for a second Fall

25 September 2017

For some of the more than 90 exhibitors standing at the second TEFAF New York Fall (October 28-November 1), it is just one in a flurry of international fairs that now mark the autumn calendar.

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Dealers gather for ADFL fair in Surrey

25 September 2017

Away from Frieze Masters, the next event held by The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited offers a more affordable selection of art and antiques outside of central London.

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London show features the works of impasto master Bram Bogart

25 September 2017

Vigo Gallery will feature an exhibition of the works by Dutch-born Belgian artist Bram Bogart (1921-2012) at Frieze Masters (October 5-8) and at its gallery at Dering Street, London (October 11-November 11).

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They said what?! The week (18-24 September) in quotes from the art and antiques world

24 September 2017

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers and others. This week we celebrate 40 year of Antiques Roadshow – and the British stiff upper lip.

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Pop art exhibition ushers in new era for refurbished Newcastle art gallery

23 September 2017

The Hatton Gallery at Newcastle University will re-open next month following a 20-month redevelopment.

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Steaming ahead: model trains and railwayana included in Bonhams’ sale of the Bothwell Collection

22 September 2017

More than 150 lots of railway interest are included in the upcoming sale of the Bothwell Collection at Bonham’s.

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Log book with Dam Busters link sells in Staffordshire

22 September 2017

A flying logbook, which sold in Staffordshire, is the latest in a recent flurry of militaria lots related to the Dam Busters raid.

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5 Questions uncut: Jane Houldsworth of Flying Colours

22 September 2017

Jane Houldsworth is director of Flying Colours Gallery and is exhibiting at this week’s LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair (ends September 20). See what else she said when she spoke to ATG about the life of dealer.

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‘Stagecoach’ film poster sells for £31,000 at auction in Cardiff

22 September 2017

A collection of film posters captured the attention of US bidders at a recent sale in Cardiff.

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‘Space Travellers’ watch rockets past estimate to new British timepiece record at Sotheby’s

21 September 2017

George Daniels’ (1926-2011) ‘Space Travellers’ watch topped its previous auction record when it sold at Sotheby’s this week for an astronomical £3.2m.

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Early rewards and awards at London fairs

18 September 2017

Dealers celebrated early successes at the 20/21 British Art Fair and LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair last week.