Dealers

Dealers come in all shapes and forms, from small sole-traders to powerhouse galleries. Both play an integral role in the art and antiques market.

They often specialise in a given fields such as jewellery, ceramics, paintings, Asian art or coins but there are also plenty of general dealers operating across different categories.

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Antiques on High empire extends now to Harrogate

10 July 2023

An antiques centre which has been a fixture in Harrogate for many years is the latest acquisition by Antiques on High’s Vincent Page and his partner Lesley White.

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A lawyer writes: Dealer Dickinson emerges victorious in appeal judgment

10 July 2023

Confidence in Simon Dickinson’s expertise is key to court decision

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One-off pocket barometer altimeter was used for mining

10 July 2023

This brass cased mining aneroid pocket barometer altimeter, c.1885, was almost certainly a one-off order or commission.

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Book dealers hope for Hay big spenders at new fair

10 July 2023

A look ahead to the new PBFA fair in a renowned town for book-lovers.

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Top stories this week including news of art dealer Trinity House Paintings going into administration

09 July 2023

The most viewed stories on this website over the last week included news of Cotswold art gallery Trinity House Paintings going into administration.

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Fake or Fortune to return to TV screens this autumn

05 July 2023

The BBC’s 'Fake or Fortune?' TV show will return for its 11th series this autumn.

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ATG letter: ARR means UK dealers are consigning to the US

03 July 2023

I have recently been visited in London by an American-based auctioneer who is looking for sporting paintings for his upcoming sales in Kentucky in the New Year.

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Grand Dauphin relief sculpture emerges at last

03 July 2023

A relief sculpture by Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720) which has been identified as depicting Louis, Grand Dauphin, is on the market for £1.5m.

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The web shop window: First edition of seminal work that prompted Arts & Crafts movement

03 July 2023

Thousands of items are available to buy from dealers online. Here we pick out one that caught our eye this week.

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New jewellery thefts increase trade fears of violent gangs

03 July 2023

A spate of jewellery-related crimes was reported in the last month, sparking further concerns for those in the trade.

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News in brief including Crispian Riley-Smith's new business launch

03 July 2023

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including the launch of Art Advisory Group by Crispian Riley-Smith.

Obituary: dealer Christine Schell

03 July 2023

Sadly, I have to report the death of the former Chelsea antique dealer Christine Schell on Monday, June 12, 2023.

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Big names of British abstract art feature in colourful exhibitions this summer

03 July 2023

Colour is at the core of Zuleika Gallery’s latest exhibition, one of several to focus on British abstract art this summer.

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A bit of Cirencester Park celeb spotting as new event launches

03 July 2023

AS Fairs’ new event in the Cotswolds boasted star visitors but was also underpinned by strong sales

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5 Questions with dealer and TV personality David Harper

03 July 2023

David Harper trades in a range of fields and is known for appearances on programmes such as Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt

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Here comes the sun and a north London street fair extravaganza

03 July 2023

The return last month on a sunlit June day of the annual Church Street Antiques Fair in Marylebone after a four-year absence was hailed as a cracker – with a call for this event to be a more regular occurrence.

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Dealer news in brief including a section dedicated to female artists at Frieze Masters

03 July 2023

A roundup of news and events from around the trade

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Love Fairs takes over Kent event

03 July 2023

B2B gives up the Detling Showground organisation after more than a decade but still runs Malvern

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Jewellery dealer targeted at Kingston antiques market

29 June 2023

A jewellery dealer lost a significant amount of stock from her stall at Ancient Market Place, Kingston after thieves used diversionary tactics.

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Jewellery dealer warns of thieves now targeting the trade

26 June 2023

A Camden Passage jewellery dealer suffered a devastating loss of his entire stock after a theft from his stand at the London market.

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