Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
What to see: Six offerings from auctioneers and dealers to look out for during Russian week
26 November 2018The annual series of Russian art sales kicks off in London this week.
Andrew Singleton to offer portrait of Uncle Tom Cobley from Widecombe Fair song
26 November 2018A portrait of Thomas Cobley Gent of Buttsford, Colebrooke (d.1844), is believed to portray ‘Old Uncle Tom Cobley’, from the tradition song Widecombe Fair, as a young boy.
5 Questions: dealer John Bly
26 November 2018John Bly, who recently became a director of wheretosell.co.uk, is a dealer specialising in English furniture and silver from 1560-1910.
Dedicated exhibition nurtures neoclassical understanding and reveals discoveries
26 November 2018Admirers of American neoclassical decorative arts have been treated to a wealth of exhibitions in recent years, and now even more is available to discover and acquire.
Fairy tales float into Oxford gallery
26 November 2018A deluxe issue of 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' signed by celebrated illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) is one of the attractions at The North Wall Arts Centre’s exhibition 'Once Upon a Time'.
They said what?! The week (November 19-25) in quotes from the art and antiques market
25 November 2018This week members of the trade spoke about Charles Dickens as “a young blade” and, thanks to a collection of silver, “Christmas come early”. Read all our quotes of the week about the art and antiques market for the week that was.
Volume with cover illustration by Edward McKnight Kauffer attracts collector at ABA Rare Books fair and other sales from the November event
23 November 2018A collector of books illustrated by Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890-1954) inched nearer to a complete set at the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair.
Where to be: The south of England
23 November 2018A classic painting by John Atkinson Grimshaw, a Renaissance style clock and the collection of US president Grover Cleveland are among the lots to look out for in auctions around the south of England in the coming week.
Art galleries join new King’s Road neighbourhood business group for Christmas events
23 November 2018Art galleries AntikBar, Signet Contemporary Art and Tanya Baxter Contemporary are among the more than 20 businesses who have joined the new King’s Road Curve.
ATG Out and About: Five facts from a morning at Marchant with BADA Friends
21 November 2018In a special BADA Friends event yesterday morning, Richard Marchant led visitors on a special tour of his gallery.
Call out to the next generation of the art and antiques trade for November networking event
20 November 2018BADA Friends holds its next Young Friends Dealer Networking Evening next week with the aim of bringing together the next generation of art and antiques professionals.
BADA tweaks fair vetting panels – but defends use of dealers after TEFAF change
19 November 2018Dealer association BADA has introduced changes to the vetting committee of its fairs to “ensure independence”. While dealers can still hold vetting positions, the chairs of 16 specialist sub-committees must now be non-exhibitors.
Where to be: Dorset for Black Friday deals and more art and antiques
19 November 2018Black Friday, this year on November 23, might be an import from the US where it takes place the day after Thanksgiving, but the shopping phenomenon has taken hold in the UK.
Mirrors provide reflection at Battersea decorative fair
19 November 2018Mirrors in a variety of styles and types found new homes at the recent Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair (October 2-7) in Battersea, reinforcing the event as a destination for private buyers and decorators on the hunt for interesting and unusual home furnishings.
Table with Rockingham porcelain plaques rocks into Yorkshire for Galloway fair
19 November 2018A unique, high-quality specimen table fitted with Rockingham porcelain plaques is on offer at the next Galloway Fair, which runs from November 23-25 at Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.
London Art Week showcases the fascinating living history behind dealers‘ selections
19 November 2018London Art Week, the festival of art and antiques that runs from November 29-December 7, showcases 5000 years of art in galleries across Mayfair and St James’s. For this edition, many dealers are focusing on stories to bring their stock to life and immerse visitors in its history.
5 Questions: Liza Scolding of LVS Decorative Arts
19 November 2018Liza Scolding works at LVS Decorative Arts, a family run business and LAPADA member, which offers an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative furniture and works of art from the 16th century early 20th century.
Glorious art partnership provides inspiration for Messum’s exhibition
19 November 2018An exhibition at Messum’s this month celebrates the ‘glorious and most extraordinary partnership’ of the artists Lionel Bulmer (1919-92) and Margaret Green (1925-2003).
They said what?! The week (November 12-18) in quotes from the art and antiques market
18 November 2018“I can’t think of a more iconic piece of artwork from a British television show.” Find out what painting – going under the hammer soon – holds this illustrious distinction and more with our weekly quotes roundup.
ATG out and about: Art & Antiques For Everyone returns to Birmingham
16 November 2018Art & Antiques For Everyone returned to the NEC in Birmingham this week with 194 exhibitors showcasing silver and porcelain to fine art and furniture.