“The next step in the evolution of our industry is for smaller, curated events to supplement and enhance our vibrant events calendar.”
“A large fair offers a rewarding day out. There, one can shop, learn and be inspired. You also never know what you might find.”
Does size matter? Marco Forgione of BADA and Mary Claire Boyd of Clarion Events, respectively, discuss the merits of large and small fairs in our Soapbox column.
“Above all, the art market needs a government with a clear majority to implement what it promises to do. Now that this has not happened, we really need to see how events unfold in the next few hours and days before reaching any conclusions.”
British Art Market Federation chairman Anthony Browne following the result of the June 8 election.
“Many of our clients are not UK nationals – many are from Europe. We don’t want it to be harder for them with Brexit.”
Nick Carter senior auctioneer and manager at Chelsea’s Lots Road Auctions.
“I’m thrilled that White Doors will be coming home to Denmark after a long sojourn in America, and that it can once again be enjoyed and appreciated by Danish and international audiences.”
Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg, head of Sotheby’s Denmark, on the £1.2m purchase of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s 'White Doors' by Ordrupgaard Museum in Copenhagen.
“There was a lot of interest in his works in the period after he died. In 2004 we were selling prints of his on a daily basis. Then his market went through a bit of lull but we’ve noticed it pick up recently,”
Richard Blackborow of Belgrave St Ives gallery on the market for Terry Frost.
