Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Plymouth and Bristol porcelain to be talk of the town in Chelsea
09 March 2020Single-owner collection to form one of the highlights at Penman’s west London event
TEFAF Maastricht hit by drop in opening day visitor numbers but sales continue
07 March 2020TEFAF Maastricht was visited by 4000 people on its Early Access day on Thursday, a 29% drop from last year.
TEFAF Maastricht hit by drop in opening day visitor numbers but sales continue
06 March 2020TEFAF Maastricht was visited by 4000 people on its Early Access day on Thursday, a 29% drop from last year.
Dealers keep calm and carry on in the face of challenges as TEFAF Maastricht kicks off
06 March 2020Despite the apparent loss of some major international buyers due to fears over Coronavirus, the 33rd edition of TEFAF Maastricht hosted more dealers than ever, many of whom stayed cool and made sales.
How to promote the art and antiques trade and win new customers – LAPADA conference 2020
03 March 2020How to best promote the art and antiques trade, take advantage of the worldwide focus on sustainability and win new customers were the themes for this year’s LAPADA conference.
Folk art dealer Robert Young offers his own naïve-style artwork
02 March 2020Dealer Robert Young is taking bids on a work of folk art of his own creation.
New York dealers remain open for business for 'Asia Week' despite coronavirus alert
02 March 2020The spread of coronavirus may have halted the auctions at this year’s 'Asia Week New York', but dealers are going ahead with the event as planned, bringing together more than 35 exhibitors and nearly 20 talks.
5 Questions: Sarah Colegrave
02 March 2020Sarah Colegrave is an art dealer and consultant working in London and Oxfordshire. She carries a stock of mainly British 19th and 20th century paintings, drawings, watercolours and sculptures. She next stands at the Wilton House Antiques Fair (March 6-8) and The Open Art Fair (March 18-24).
Flanagan hares leap into action at Waddington Custot
02 March 2020'Moon Gold Hare' (2008) by Barry Flanagan (1941-2009) is offered at the Waddington Custot exhibition Alchemy of the Theatre for $725,000.
Michael Baggott publishes own book of spooky antiques tales
02 March 2020Silver dealer Michael Baggott has published a book of spooky tales for the trade: 'The Hawthorn Cross & other Antiques Ghost Stories'.
The web shop window: Pathé cardboard colour table
02 March 2020Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.
More mellow side of John Martin at Gloucestershire exhibition
02 March 2020Though best known for his epic depictions of fiery disaster, English Romantic painter John Martin (1789-1853) also produced a series of smaller, quieter works.
Hush hush: Haughton International Seminar returns to tell “Secrets of the Bedroom”
29 February 2020Forget Harry and Megan’s public exploits and go back in time to explore the private life of historic royals at The Haughton International Seminar, which returns the summer.
Art dealership Messum’s returns to St James’s with new gallery
27 February 2020A new London branch of Messum’s will open in St James’s Bury Street this spring.
Sales steady at Palm Beach Show as fair shakes up identity and branding
27 February 2020Sales at the recent Palm Beach Show included traditional items such as a previously unrecorded royal armorial charger from the early 18th century despite a new focus on contemporary work.
Kensington Church Street dealer event takes royal theme for inaugural summer edition
26 February 2020Dealers in Kensington Church Street are launching an event comprising a series of concurrent exhibitions.
Dealers ready for biggest-ever TEFAF as van Maris bows out
24 February 2020Dealers from around the world are preparing for TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s showpiece event for traditional art and antiques. The fair returns this year for the 33rd time, bigger than ever.
Stone ornaments fit Bath decorative fair organiser’s theme for this year’s edition
24 February 2020In the vibrant world of British decorative fairs, 'The Bath Decorative & Antiques Fair' is a market leader. Now in its 31st staging, it opens its doors to the trade on March 5 and welcomes the public from March 6-8.
Bigger and better: TEFAF Maastricht hosts more dealers and introduces a suite of updates
24 February 2020The 33rd edition of TEFAF Maastricht is the largest yet, building on the formidable foundations already laid but with a suite of updates aimed at maintaining the fair’s impressive reputation
The web shop window: Asprey dressing case
24 February 2020Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.