Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
5 Questions: Duncan Phillips
31 October 2022As well as working in marketing for various major fairs and dealers, Duncan Phillips of Somerset deals in his own right, specialising in 19th and 20th century watercolours and studio ceramics
Twenty years of tribal art
24 October 2022An Abelam hornbill sculpture from Papua New Guinea is among the highlights at the Tribal Art Fair in Amsterdam.
Buy a spaniel from your armchair
24 October 2022An oil of a King Charles Spaniel by Hugh George Shaw (active 1880-95) is among the offerings in the latest edition of the Armchair Art Fair catalogue.
Artist but not a money-maker
24 October 2022Frozen River South Esk, a 1910 oil by David Waterson is one of the offerings in Dominic Sanchez-Cabello’s exhibition Forgotten Masters, Enduring Images.
Feddens galore at British Art Fair
24 October 2022Works by the Modern British artist were abundant as the event returned to Chelsea.
Persian panel court in the action
24 October 2022Three large images of a mother and child are repeated against a ground of animals, pomegranate and cypress trees on this rare Safavid silk velvet panel.
Firsts finds its feet at the Saatchi Gallery
10 October 2022A first edition of 'Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith was one of the star sales at Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair, which was back up to full power for its second staging at the Saatchi Gallery.
5 Questions: Anastasia von Seibold
10 October 2022Anastasia von Seibold Japanese Art is one of the emerging dealers in this year’s Asian Art in London. She stages Japanese Prints and Rare Books from a Distinguished Private Collection and Other Works of Art, from October 26-November 6 at Cromwell Place.
Compton Verney CADA delights
10 October 2022Showcase for Cotswolds dealers and guests takes place at arts and antiques exhibitions hub
Look for lasting value in Harrogate
10 October 2022Sue Ede of Cooper Events, organisers of The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair is pushing an eco-friendly message ahead of its next staging.
Show underlines role that Slade played
10 October 2022A portrait in profile of Winifred Knights (1899-1947) by her husband and fellow artist Thomas Monnington (1902-76) is among the offerings at a major double exhibition of drawing in London this month.
The Open Art Fair set to spring back into action
03 October 2022The Open Art Fair is set to return next spring. Part owned by BADA (British Antique Dealers’ Association), it is scheduled to run in a purpose-built marquee in Duke of York Square, Chelsea, from April 19-23.
The web shop window: Gothic Revival oak hall chairs
03 October 2022Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
PAD prepares for a joyful London return
03 October 2022PAD London returns for its 14th staging at Berkeley Square, London, coinciding as usual with Frieze Week.
Collector Interview: Book written for the grater good
03 October 2022A wider interest in kitchen-related antiques sparked a specialist collection
Frieze Masters feels positive
03 October 2022Following last year’s event after Covid delays, optimism is high for the 10th edition
Global interest in Chester
03 October 2022A pair of 19th century globes by the Newton family is on offer from FE Anderson of Welshpool at the Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair.
5 Questions: Art dealer Dominic Sanchez-Cabello
03 October 2022Dominic Sanchez-Cabello’s current exhibition promotes pictures by lesser known historic artists.
Salon set for sizeable 2022 staging in New York
03 October 2022Salon Art + Design puts the emphasis on the eclectic nature of its offering, bringing together vintage, modern and contemporary design and setting it against 20th century art.