Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Shop talk – The Shed in Sproughton, Suffolk
28 May 2018In our continuing series looking through the keyhole of ‘bricks and mortar’ shops and centres, ATG talks to Lesley Austin who runs The Shed with her partner Ken Dunn.
They said what?! The week (21-27 May 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
27 May 2018“Toughest ban,” “best find,” “Most voluptuous:” It’s a week of superlatives in this edition of our quotes roundup. Members of the trade talked about Christie’s Chippendale furniture sale, coming changes in LAPADA’s staff and McTear’s new valuation office.
BADA hosts Belgravia networking event for art market’s next generation
27 May 2018A group of young trade members met for a networking evening earlier this week.
“So thoroughly earned”: Letter of condolence accompanies First World War Military Cross medal at Plymouth auction
25 May 2018An eyewitness account of an officer’s bravery accompanies the sale of a First World War Military Cross at Eldreds Auctioneers next month.
Two positions created at LAPADA include new top spot for September fair
22 May 2018LAPADA is recruiting for two newly created positions, one of the association’s first moves under the leadership of chief executive Freya Simms.
Massive Ming gilt-bronze butter lamp sells for £1.33m at Bonhams
21 May 2018An exceptionally rare, large gilt-bronze Ming lamp took top spot at Bonhams’ Fine Chinese Art sale in London last week.
Old and new faces for British Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery
21 May 2018Leading names in British art dealing are returning to the British Art Fair, prompting a rise in exhibitor numbers for the next revamped event.
Fabulous fabrics and enticing textiles on show
21 May 2018A selection of rare 19th century suzanis, handwoven silk embroideries from the areas of modern-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, go on offer next month at Afridi Gallery’s exhibition 'Gardens of Delight' in London.
First major Craxton selling show
21 May 2018Osborne Samuel hosts the first major selling show of works by John Craxton (1922-2009) for 25 years this month.
Artist Rose Hilton steps out of the shadows at Messum’s show
21 May 2018For roughly 30 years the London gallery Messum’s has worked with modern British painter Rose Hilton (b.1931) to establish her work on its own merits.
Bath brightened up even more by Gray
21 May 2018Gray MCA plans to tap into a wide base of fashion enthusiasts and collectors as it moves into its first permanent gallery space in Bath this month.
Jeremy Green and Mark Goodman team up
21 May 2018Jeremy Green of The Canon Gallery and Mark Goodman of Goodman Fine Art have joined forces for an exhibition of oils and watercolours at Goodman’s new space on Duke Street.
5 Questions: Tyr Baudouin Lowet de Wotrenge
21 May 2018Tyr Baudouin Lowet de Wotrenge is gallery director at Galerie Lowet de Wotrenge. The Antwerp gallery is among those exhibiting during London Art Week (June 29-July 6) and will be at 37 Bury Street.
They said what?! The week (May 14-20, 2018) in quotes from the art and antiques world
20 May 2018Rediscoveries, museum acquisitions, disappointing government decisions: this week’s selection of quotes has it all. Also find out what gave Lynn Chadwick a boost at Chorley’s learn more about this year’s Décor-Architectural fair.
Antiques business targets new buyers’ base with modern strategies
18 May 2018A new online antique business is targeting a newer modern market, presenting its stock as part of a lifestyle brand.
“Scotland’s photo album” saved for the nation at a price of £1m
17 May 2018A collection of photographs capturing a century of Scottish history has been saved for the nation at a price tag of £1m.
Leading lot from local artist: Lynn Chadwick bronze draws early interest at Gloucestershire auction
16 May 2018A bronze sculpture by Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of the top lots at a Gloucestershire auction earlier this week.
Birmingham fair broadens its weekend appeal
14 May 2018'Antiques for Everyone' held in Birmingham’s NEC is targeting new and returning exhibitors with a two-day weekend option.
Fresh chapter in the books story as ABA fair aims to expand its appeal with a new title and location
14 May 2018Boasting a new name and venue, the ABA’s annual book fair seems poised to expand its reach to a wider range of clients while retaining its strong exhibitor base.
Fair offers work which was key to French prose
14 May 2018Likely to be the rarest and most expensive book available at the PBFA’s 'London Antiquarian Book Fair' is a copy of 'Caractères' by the French philosopher and satirist Jean de La Bruyère.