Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Northern Antiques Fair hails earlier date as good for dealers
04 June 2018The Northern Antiques Fair is anticipating a “significant” rise in exhibitor numbers as it moves to an earlier date this October.
Early-bird buyers boost Suffolk House
04 June 2018The response to Suffolk House Antiques’ summer exhibition has been enthusiastic, with customers snapping up some key pieces even before the show’s official opening.
5 Questions: Alexandra Toscano of Trinity Fine Art
04 June 2018Alexandra Toscano is celebrating 30 years working at Trinity Fine Art, which specialises in 15th-19th century European art. She is vice-chairman of London Art Week (June 29-July 6)
Gallery salutes the academy
04 June 2018Richard Green Gallery is in good company as it salutes one of its most prestigious neighbours this summer.
Seago creates a storm
04 June 2018Sunlight after Storm, Windsor, below, is among the pieces on offer at Portland Gallery’s exhibition of Edward Seago paintings. The gallery is the exclusive representative of the artist’s estate and this show, running from June 8- July 6, follows ones in April 2016 and June 2014.
The Olympia challenge – can fair maintain its loyal base after combining with three lifestyle events?
04 June 2018The challenge for the organiser of 'Art and Antiques Olympia' is to carry the fair into the future without altering the fabric of the venerable event.
Why good Manners count for Sim
04 June 2018This drawing, below, of the celebrated Danish ballerina Ulla Poulsen is among the pieces on offer from Sim Fine Art’s online exhibition of works by Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland (1856-1937).
They said what?! The week (28 May – 3 June) in quotes from the art and antiques world
03 June 2018A long-lost sculpture made a reappearance this week as did a certain summer auction at Christie’s. Meanwhile, one reader took an ironic tone in responding to auctioneers’ commission rates. That and more at ATG this week – get a taste in our quotes of the week below.
Market analysis reveals gender imbalance in top artists at auction
01 June 2018Only 13 of the top 100 artists at auction last year were women, according to a recent analysis by the art market site MutualArt.
Art Fund celebrates record year as it seeks to boost annual giving to £10m
31 May 2018A record-breaking year for Art Fund, including the purchase of £5.5m of art, is a ‘step in the right direction’ as the national charity seeks to increase its annual grant giving to £10m.
From Whitaker to Whittaker: Victorian table in songwriter’s country house collection goes under the hammer in Gloucestershire
29 May 2018One of the starring lots at Chorley’s auction of items from British country houses this summer is a table from Cubberley House in Herefordshire.
Online Galleries defends price rises in line with increased traffic
28 May 2018UK antiques portal Online Galleries has significantly increased subscription costs, causing many dealers to complain of steep price rises.
Masterpiece keeps younger generation in its sights as it teams up with children’s art tour company and launches symposium
28 May 2018Masterpiece London will this year feature a series of children’s events hosted by The Little Grand Tour as the fair seeks to widen its appeal to a younger audience.
Fair venue with royal approval at Windsor
28 May 2018A new event from Penman Fairs steps into the gap that represents the calm before the storm of the London summer season.
Sculptor Baltasar Lobo exhibition celebrates female form
28 May 2018Connaught Brown’s upcoming exhibition is its fourth to focus on the sculpture of modern Spanish artist Baltasar Lobo (1910-93).
Galleries feature past and present
28 May 2018Two contemporary exhibitions in London next month feature artists with an interest in the imagery and techniques of the past.
Dealer discusses the hard sell
28 May 2018The antiques trade might have a darker side but there is also a certain black humour to it all.
Anthony Fry’s love of light shines through
28 May 2018The oil on canvas 'Rock Hill with Wild Boar' is among the pictures on offer at Browse & Darby’s exhibition featuring the works of British artist Anthony Fry (1927-2016).
Ceramics to shine in joint dealer event
28 May 2018This Bow porcelain figure of Polyhymnia, the Greek mythological muse of sacred poetry, hymn, dance and eloquence, is among the pieces on offer at this summer’s 'Ceramics Mayfair'.
5 Questions: Gemma Redmond
28 May 2018Gemma Redmond of Gemma Redmond Vintage specialises in costume jewellery and stands at the Windsor Antiques Fair.