Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
5 Questions: Mark Seabrook
13 November 2017Mark Seabrook of Mark Seabrook Antiques deals in oak and country furniture and early metalwork. He stands at the upcoming Antiques for Everyone (November 23-26) fair in Birmingham’s NEC.
John Mitchell Fine Art celebrates the life of Julius Caesar Ibbetson
13 November 2017Leeds-born artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) was a self-taught artist who worked during the ‘golden age’ of British watercolour painting. And while, perhaps, his prowess did not always rival that of his leading contemporaries, James Mitchell reflects that at his best, the Yorkshireman’s work is “very pleasing”.
Derby porcelain under starter's orders at upcoming Antiques for Everyone fair
13 November 2017Porcelain society event spearheads ceramics spotlight at winter 'Antiques for Everyone'.
Geoffrey Clarke's sculpture brought together with new book and show
13 November 2017Lists of artwork by Geoffrey Clarke (1924-2014) can read like a travelogue.
English and Continental Antiques offer local works in Suffolk exhibition
13 November 2017In the little market town of Eye in Suffolk, English and Continental Antiques is preparing for its final exhibition of the year (starting November 18).
Shop talk – Harp and Rose Antiques, 55 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4AP
13 November 2017In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops in 2017, ATG talks to Glenn Lawrence of Harp and Rose Antiques, which opened in May 2013 and specialises in early English porcelain and ceramics. It also stocks period furniture, clocks, glass, jewellery and more.
Sunbury to run Kempton and Sandown Park antiques fairs
13 November 2017Events to be held in tandem as IACF drops Surrey venue to focus elsewhere.
Emily Young sculpture stars at Robert Bowman
13 November 2017Bowman Sculpture holds an exhibition of new works by British artist Emily Young from November 17-January 11.
They said what?! The week (6-10 November) in quotes from the art and antiques world
12 November 2017In our ongoing weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week it's top Tweets, theatre going with Pepys and barn-find condition art.
West Dean College as announces 10-year plan including buildings project and rebranding
10 November 2017West Dean College has been rebranded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as it embarks on a £25m growth plan to increase intake and support students in developing their portfolios.
Fine art sales and international buyers mark recent Winter Olympia fair
10 November 2017Fine art was one of the best-performing areas at The Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, which closed its 27th edition last week after a seven-day run (October 31-November 5).
Art Loss Register recovers stolen Matisse sculpture purchased for less than 1% of its value
09 November 2017A bronze statue by Henri Matisse has been rediscovered after it was stolen nearly 30 years ago.
Clarion debates future of winter Olympia fair
06 November 2017The doors have closed on what could be the final edition of the 'Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia' after almost three decades.
Burmantofts brought into the spotlight at Pavilions of Harrogate fair
06 November 2017Next up from Cooper Events is the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair, from November 17-19 at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The final edition of Cooper’s three annual Harrogate fairs, it hosts a total of 43 dealers.
Estorick Erté collection on offer
06 November 2017Erté (1892-1990) was an artist and designer whose works influenced fashion, film and theatre throughout the 20th century.
5 Questions: Gilleasbuig Ferguson
06 November 2017Gilleasbuig Ferguson Rare Books trades from the Isle of Skye and is a member of the ABA, PBFA and ILAB.
Moving in the right direction: thinking about premises
06 November 2017Dealers often find themselves adapting and it isn’t just taste, fashion and buyers that change. Expiring leases, life changes and new opportunities mean that they are often on the move. Here, ATG takes a look at some of the dealers that have recently taken up new premises (or are planning to do so) around the UK and beyond.
Galleries show a conscience
06 November 2017The work of non-combatant artists in wartime is covered in two separate exhibitions...
Scone Palace fair: a down to Perth occasion
06 November 2017Running from November 10-12 on the outskirts of Perth, The Scone Palace Antiques & Fine Art Fair hosts many Scottish dealers. Among them, Carse Antiques brings a selection of furniture and fellow specialists Cathedral Antiques as well as Hilary Farquharson, who will offer antiquarian books.
They said what?! The week (Oct 30 – Nov 5) in quotes from the art and antiques world
05 November 2017It's another edition of ATG's weekly quotes round up. This week, dealers, auctioneers and other members of the trade spoke on ivory, antiquities and up-to-date connoisseurship.