Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
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Frieze forms a high point for female art at fairs
09 October 2023This year’s Frieze Masters could be the high-water mark for the representation of women at historic art fairs
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Prints aplenty in the US
09 October 2023A Rembrandt drypoint of 'Jan Uytenbogaert, The Goldweigher', 1639, is among the offerings at this year’s The IFPDA Fair (International Fine Print Dealers Association). Brought by Childs Gallery of Boston, it is offered for $36,000.
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5 Questions: antique clocks dealer Leigh Extence
09 October 2023Leigh Extence trades in antique clocks in Exeter and is a member of BADA and CINOA.
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09 October 2023Spotlight on three exhibitions taking place in New York – starting with 18th century art from Rome
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Chariot clock charges to Chester
09 October 2023If you haven’t thought about the Roman Empire yet today, here’s your chance.
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Orpen portrait provides a good chalking point
09 October 2023This portrait by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931) of his wife Grace is one of the highlights in Mark Murray Fine Paintings’ inaugural exhibition at its new space.
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PAD London welcomes 13 first-time exhibitors
02 October 2023Among the London events coinciding with Frieze Masters is PAD London, the annual design fair that takes place in Berkeley Square.
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Eyton exhibition marks move
02 October 2023Browse & Darby, the London firm specialising in British and French pictures and sculpture, is celebrating a move from Cork Street to St James’s with a retrospective on Anthony Eyton.
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Frans Hals portrait hailed as a Frieze Masters stand-out
02 October 2023A portrait by the Dutch painter Frans Hals (1582-1666) is set to star at this year’s 'Frieze Masters'.
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Cross collecting: artist and also a renowned art historian
02 October 2023The work of artist and art historian Tom Cross (1931-2009) is showcased this autumn with an exhibition spanning two Cornish venues.
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William Cookworthy the porcelain pioneer in focus at London dealer
02 October 2023William Cookworthy (1705-80), a Quaker chemist from Plymouth, opened his porcelain factory in 1768 following years of experimentation with China clay he discovered in Cornwall.
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5 Questions with Post-War art dealer Luigi Mazzoleni
02 October 2023Luigi Mazzoleni is among the exhibitors at Frieze Masters this year.
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Dealers help publish books covering furniture and Moorcroft
02 October 2023Two books concerning the world of antiques have recently been released with the support of UK dealers.
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New St James’s dealer and a returning face to a Gloucestershire auction house are among the latest Movers & Shakers
26 September 2023A round up of moves and hires across the art and antiques sector.
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Painting returns to William Morris' ‘heaven on earth’
25 September 2023A picture of Kelmscott Manor painted when it was the home of William and Jane Morris is returning to the house after it was acquired for The Society of Antiquaries of London.
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5 Questions with dealer Julie Sumner
25 September 2023Julie Sumner deals on Instagram (@vintagefromthecroft) and sells at events such as the recent Nantwich Town Square Antiques Market.
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British Art Fair in London keeps 20th century focus at its heart
25 September 2023Recent changes at the 'British Art Fair' (BAF) have led to a growing array of Contemporary works, but a strong supply of Modern British pictures remains its core.
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Further highlights to bring you a Battersea bonus
25 September 2023As reported last week (ATG No 2610), the theme for the latest edition of The Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair in Battersea is Rococo, with a special display in the foyer.
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Dealer news in brief including more objects on offer at the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair
25 September 2023A roundup of news and events from around the trade
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Mitton teams up with Peppiatt and Moore-Gwyn
25 September 2023Twentieth century British art dealer Freya Mitton has moved into her first London premises, taking a prime spot in St James’s, London.