Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Matisse prints on sale en masse
16 July 2018Highlights from dealer Bernard Jacobson’s huge collection of prints by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) are currently on offer at his London gallery.
Swedish design at Penman's Oxfordshire fair
16 July 2018Penman Antiques Fairs’ third annual event at Burford School includes among its offerings a classic ceramic lion figure by Swedish designer Lisa Larson.
5 Questions: Jackie King
16 July 2018Jackie King is an art consultant with a background working in Old Masters for dealers including Silvano Lodi and Brian Koetser. She lives and works in London.
They said what?! The week (9-15 July 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
15 July 2018This week’s quotes roundup crosses international boundaries and maps a route through the Hundred Acre Wood. From auction records to digitised export licences we bring you our selection of stand-out quotes from dealers, auctioneers and other members of the trade.
Early highlights from the 10th anniversary of the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair
13 July 2018The 10th anniversary staging of the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair takes place in September featuring 100 exhibitors and a new fair manager.
CADA fair at Blenheim palace moves earlier for 2019
11 July 2018The dates of the Cotswolds Art & Antiques Dealers’ Association Fair has been moved from its usual April slot to take place in February next year.
Clarion issues call for more dealer commitment as Winter Olympia deadline approaches
10 July 2018The Winter Art and Antiques Fair at Olympia needs an additional dose of dealer commitment as the deadline to save the event approaches.
West Dean College joins in celebrations of Bauhaus’ centenary with open call for artist-in-residence
09 July 2018For the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, a call has gone out for artists to apply for a residency at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex, leading to a solo exhibition in the De La Warr Pavilion’s gallery next year.
Art fair devoted to modern and contemporary drawing launches at Saatchi Gallery
09 July 2018A second art fair in the space of a few months has been launched at Saatchi Gallery.
Antiques for Everyone gets new title and section
09 July 2018Change has come to the antiques fair at Birmingham’s NEC.
Olympia fair faces challenging times
09 July 2018West London fair’s June edition meets with mixed response from exhibitors.
Fresh place to blossom: Precious Flora stands at RHS fair
09 July 2018Jewellery dealer Cornelia Perquin of Precious Flora is no stranger to antiques fairs, but this month she is branching out. She will be offering her selection of antique and vintage flower jewellery in a slightly different setting: the Royal Horticultural Society’s Plant and Art Fair.
Hot sales for Masterpiece and London Art Week
09 July 2018Air-conditioned Masterpiece London concluded its ninth edition last week after running from June 28-July 4.
5 Questions with James Freeman
09 July 2018Art dealer James Freeman specialises in contemporary classicism, focusing on artists who rework art-historical sources to reflect current perspectives. His gallery is in Camden Passage, Islington.
They said what?! The week (2-8 July 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
08 July 2018As London’s week of blockbuster auctions took place under the blazing summer sun (see our next issue) members of the art and antiques trade had plenty to say about trust, the redevelopment of Olympia and – of course – the ivory ban.
National Gallery acquires record-setting self-portrait of Artemisia Gentileschi for £3.6m from London gallery
06 July 2018A recently discovered self-portrait by Artemisia Gentileschi, the celebrated Italian Baroque artist, has been acquired by the National Gallery in London for £3.6m.
Dreweatts, Mallet and Saatchi Gallery team up to remember Berenice in mod Brit exhibition
03 July 2018Dreweatts 1759, Mallett and SALON, the project space at Saatchi Gallery, have teamed up to stage an exhibition of the paintings of British artist Berenice Sydney (1944-83), her first major UK show in 30 years.
5 Questions: Fabrizio Govi
02 July 2018Fabrizio Govi of Libreria antiquaria Alverto Govi (Italy) and Govi Rare Books (New York) was elected vice-president of ILAB this year.
Society lady shines in New York show
02 July 2018A portrait of Miss Virginia Gammell, an Edwardian society lady, is among the highlights at Mark Murray’s summer exhibition taking place in New York.
Cooper takes contemporary view at 30
02 July 2018To celebrate 30 years in the business, Jonathan Cooper Gallery of Chelsea hosts a group exhibition of figurative painting, drawing and sculpture by contemporary artists.