Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
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Classic Antique Fairs says spaces are filling up at trio of events
13 March 2024Despite launching in December, organisers of the new fairs series say it is already in high demand
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Forrest Gump’s feather goes under the hammer at Propstore Auctions
12 March 2024Sale of entertainment memorabilia includes items from Oscar winners including 'Star Wars', 'Braveheart' and 'Alien'
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Robust sales and strong attendance mark TEFAF Maastricht’s opening weekend
11 March 2024Van Gogh, Munch, Cedric Morris and Giambologna sales help paint a picture of the strongest fair for several years
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Victorian sampler returns to Berkswell primary school where it was created
11 March 2024Historic school acquires needlework created by a former pupil
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Five questions with print dealer Gwen Hughes
11 March 2024Gwen Hughes is among the exhibitors at the London Original Print Fair.
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Historic works hold their own at London Original Print Fair
11 March 2024Despite print fair’s focus having shifted over the years, more traditional works still play an important part
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Dealer news in brief including a book published on the prints of Norman Webster
11 March 2024Our roundup of dealer news includes Andrew Froste Antiques launching a new book
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New firm urges fresh buyers to feel alive with mourning jewellery
11 March 2024The founder of a new dealership devoted to antique jewellery is determined to bring the field to a fresh generation of buyers.
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Eye on an object: a portrait by Michael Dahl
11 March 2024Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
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Colin Firth’s 'sensational' Pride and Prejudice wet shirt goes to UK museum
07 March 2024Shirt from historic moment of the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' sells at Kerry Taylor Auctions
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Treasure House exhibitor numbers soar for second edition
07 March 2024London fair returns with 70 exhibitors in more than 20 fields
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TEFAF shakes up vetting committees
04 March 2024Ahead of the 37th edition of TEFAF Maastricht the organisation has streamlined its Old Masters vetting committees.
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TEFAF Maastricht focus: Charles Ede and Sean Kelly
04 March 2024Antiquities specialists Charles Ede of London and Contemporary New York gallery Sean Kelly share a stand at TEFAF Maastricht’s inaugural Focus section, which is aimed at presenting complementary works from different artists and disciplines.
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TEFAF launches its new focus
04 March 2024Our preview of the upcoming Maastricht fair which includes a new section to promote cross-collecting
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Auctions and dealer shows aplenty at Asia Week New York
04 March 2024Fifteeth year of the New York event involves 28 dealers and 12 salerooms taking part
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Five questions: Old Master dealer Flavio Gianassi
04 March 2024Flavio Gianassi of FG Fine Art specialises in Italian Old Master paintings and is among the dealers standing at the TEFAF Maastricht Showcase this year
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TEFAF Maastricht Showcase: Tommaso Calabro
04 March 2024Despite specialising in Modern art, Tommaso Calabro hopes to snag some Old Master collectors at his first TEFAF.
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No London return for art dealer Fine Art Society
26 February 2024The Fine Art Society (FAS) has confirmed that it has no plans to reopen a London premises after closing its Carnaby Street gallery last October.
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Gallant leaves BADA management role
26 February 2024Ashley Gallant has left her role as managing director of The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA).
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Eleven new faces at Bath event
26 February 2024For its 35th edition the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair can boast 11 new exhibitors.