Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
The (Regency) play's the thing for new Bodleian Library exhibition
20 August 2016A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Library examines how historical events appeared on stage in Regency Britain.
Auction of Capote's ashes keep author larger than life even in death
19 August 2016The ashes of author Truman Capote are to go under the hammer at a Los Angeles auction of entertainment memorabilia next month.
A thing of the past: auction of computer history follows closure of famous electronics shop
19 August 2016A significant collection of computer history is to be auctioned off following the closure of a famous electronics shop, where the collection was compiled over nearly 30 years.
Jacobean miniature acquired by National Trust for Powis Castle
17 August 2016The National Trust has acquired an important Jacobean portrait miniature for £2.1m from a private seller in a sale brokered by Omnia Art.
Alfies Antiques Market makes first Battersea fair appearance
08 August 2016Alfies Antiques Market will make its first appearance as a vendor at the Battersea Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair this autumn.
A prince among potboilers: 366-year-old book found in a box of 20th century paperbacks
08 August 2016A 366-year-old book on the virtues of Charles I is to go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers after it was discovered in a box among 20th-century paperbacks.
Europe's largest braderie cancelled in the face of security concerns
05 August 2016The annual Braderie de Lille was cancelled today just weeks before opening in light of continuing security concerns in France.
Record of Chinese emperor's journey south to lead a Sotheby's Asia Week sale
05 August 2016A rare handscroll fragment recording the Qing dynasty's ambitious rule is a key lot at one of Sotheby’s upcoming sales.
Fortnum & Mason's collaboration with Frank Cohen brings Modern British artto Mayfair
04 August 2016More than 60 works from the Frank Cohen Collection are set to be exhibited at Fortnum & Mason’s Mayfair location this autumn.
Art Loss Register doubles subscriptions with 100th user
04 August 2016The Art Loss Register has doubled its number of subscribers over the past three years.
Wirral auction house closes but owner’s plans remain uncertain
03 August 2016Auction House Kruger Gibbons have ceased trading after four years in business.
Travis Perkins call on public to save UK’s oldest timber yard from Pimlico Road redevelopment
03 August 2016Travis Perkins have issued a call to preserve Newson’s Timber Yard after 175 years in business.
Fifty-five years on dealer joins Acreman Street Antiques Centre
01 August 2016GERALD Davidson admits that he is still dealing – but then, as he points out, “does anyone ever give up?”
King’s Road dealers unite to claim compensation in face of ongoing works and falling profits
01 August 2016A contingent of more than 30 Chelsea dealers is seeking legal advice in the face of ongoing works on the King’s Road which have led to a significant fall in 2016 profits.
Hereford Antiques Centre closes after 25 years due to rising costs
01 August 2016The rising cost of building maintenance contributed to the final closure of Hereford Antique Centre which houses nearly 25 dealers.
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I saved for the nation with the help of 8000 donors
29 July 2016The triumphal portrait of Elizabeth I has become public property with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant and £1.5m pounds raised in public donations.
HMRC revises Temporary Admissions policy following BADA Talk
28 July 2016BADA have continued to work with HMRC following last week’s seminar on Temporary Admissions (TA).
Dealers forced to move after only three weeks in new premises
27 July 2016Owners of a shop that houses 27 dealers have been given notice to leave their new premises just three weeks after moving in.
Bold enterprise: a new book on the 250 year history of Christie's published by Phaidon
26 July 2016A new book coming out in October offers a history of taste and collecting through 250 objects sold at Christie’s auction house since its opening in 1766.
HMRC reps grilled over Temporary Admissions at BADA seminar
26 July 2016Two representatives from HMRC were part of a panel answering questions about Temporary Admissions (TA) at a BADA seminar last week.