Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
5 Questions: Tiffany Panter
29 October 2018Tiffany Panter is a co-founder of London art gallery Panter & Hall, which next exhibits at Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia (October 29-November 4).
Antiquities for all in Charles Ede Mayfair Christmas exhibition
29 October 2018Gallery emphasises ahead of exhibition that items can be bought for as little as £100...
De Waal netsuke at auction – minus hare with amber eyes
29 October 2018Netsuke from the collection of ceramicist and author Edmund de Waal, made famous by the 2010 memoir 'The Hare with the Amber Eyes', go under the hammer in London.
Harpignies night scene features at Harrogate fair
29 October 2018An atmospheric black and grey ink painting by Henri Joseph Harpignies (1819-1916) is one of the works on offer at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair (November 2-4).
Bonnie Prince Charlie doorstop strides into Galloway's fair at Scone Palace
29 October 2018This large, rare Victorian doorstop depicting Charles Edward Stuart, or Bonnie Prince Charlie as it is inscribed, is offered by Malcolm Eglin Antiques for £395 at the next Galloway fair.
Rise in interest in fauvist Brasilier as his works go on show at Opera Gallery
29 October 2018A vivid palette of primary colours and an equestrian theme in a natural yet abstracted landscape: the elements that define André Brasilier’s painting 'Cavalcade d’automne' are integral to his wider output.
They said what?! The week (October 22-28) in quotes from the art and antiques market
28 October 2018Art and antiques experts reflected on new careers, changing technology and growing companies this week. Read what they said with our weekly quotes round-up.
Most read: ATG’s top stories this week (October 18-24) including Christie’s criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority and a Japanese sleeper
26 October 2018The most popular stories on the website over the last week included news of Christie’s auction house receiving criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority of a ‘misleading’ advert and a Japanese black lacquer cup that took a surprise £23,000 at auction.
Six places to find art and antiques around London next week including Winter Olympia and an Old Masters auction
26 October 2018Buyers and collectors descend on London for the Winter Olympia fair and there’s lots more for art and antiques hunters to see and do around the capital next week.
Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Lucretia’ sells at Viennese auction for €1.6m
24 October 2018Artemisia Gentileschi’s 'Lucretia' was hammered down for €1.6m at an auction in Vienna.
Affordable art: Six works sold or offered for under £650 including a David Jagger portrait
23 October 2018Three modestly valued works selling at regional sales below £650 and three upcoming lots offered the next week.
The sea around us: Six places to see marine and maritime objects this month
22 October 2018A rare gold and enamel compass by Jacques Etienne Armand and the work of a silversmith who uses coral and shells are among the nautical and marine related art and antiques to see around the UK this month.
Get into the spirit of buying at Winter Olympia 2018
22 October 2018This year’s winter Olympia runs simultaneously with a festive fair on the level below.
Hop to it for a gallery showcase
22 October 2018Asian Art in London is a chance to find outstanding examples of eastern art at galleries across the capital. Here, Frances Allitt spotlights some of what’s on offer
They said what?! The week (October 15-21, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques market
21 October 2018Could the number of people buying at auction be on the rise? And what are the implications for strong jewellery sales in the trade? That and more with our weekly quotes round-up.
Scottish Maritime Museum acquires landmark early painting by John Bellany
20 October 2018The Scottish Maritime Museum has acquired ‘The Boat Builders’, an early painting by John Bellany (1942-2013), for £200,000.
Where to be: Five auctions and fairs in the Midlands next week
19 October 2018Next week's Midlands events include the next edition of IACF's Bingley Hall Antiques and Collectors fair and a technology auction.
Most Read: ATG’s top stories this week – including museum complaints over Titanic artefacts auction
19 October 2018The most popular stories on this website over the last week included news of museums hitting out at the auction process for Titanic artefacts
Etruscan bronze returned to Italy 30 years after disappearance
17 October 2018An Etruscan bronze lar statuette has been repatriated to Italy after more than 30 years with the help of the Art Loss Register.
Antique ceramics dealers join forces to relaunch New York fair
16 October 2018Dealers have joined forces to relaunch The New York Antique Ceramics Fair with a traditional focus after the annual event was cancelled earlier this year.