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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Early-bird buyers boost Suffolk House

04 June 2018

The response to Suffolk House Antiques’ summer exhibition has been enthusiastic, with customers snapping up some key pieces even before the show’s official opening.

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5 Questions: Alexandra Toscano of Trinity Fine Art

04 June 2018

Alexandra Toscano is celebrating 30 years working at Trinity Fine Art, which specialises in 15th-19th century European art. She is vice-chairman of London Art Week (June 29-July 6)

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Gallery salutes the academy

04 June 2018

Richard Green Gallery is in good company as it salutes one of its most prestigious neighbours this summer.

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Seago creates a storm

04 June 2018

Sunlight after Storm, Windsor, below, is among the pieces on offer at Portland Gallery’s exhibition of Edward Seago paintings. The gallery is the exclusive representative of the artist’s estate and this show, running from June 8- July 6, follows ones in April 2016 and June 2014.

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The Olympia challenge – can fair maintain its loyal base after combining with three lifestyle events?

04 June 2018

The challenge for the organiser of 'Art and Antiques Olympia' is to carry the fair into the future without altering the fabric of the venerable event.

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Why good Manners count for Sim

04 June 2018

This drawing, below, of the celebrated Danish ballerina Ulla Poulsen is among the pieces on offer from Sim Fine Art’s online exhibition of works by Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland (1856-1937).

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Online Galleries defends price rises in line with increased traffic

28 May 2018

UK antiques portal Online Galleries has significantly increased subscription costs, causing many dealers to complain of steep price rises.

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A gathering of Cultures in Brussels

28 May 2018

One of the longest-standing events in the tribal art dealing fraternity takes place this month in Brussels, a key centre of the tribal art market.

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Fair venue with royal approval at Windsor

28 May 2018

A new event from Penman Fairs steps into the gap that represents the calm before the storm of the London summer season.

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Sculptor Baltasar Lobo exhibition celebrates female form

28 May 2018

Connaught Brown’s upcoming exhibition is its fourth to focus on the sculpture of modern Spanish artist Baltasar Lobo (1910-93).

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Galleries feature past and present

28 May 2018

Two contemporary exhibitions in London next month feature artists with an interest in the imagery and techniques of the past.

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Dealer discusses the hard sell

28 May 2018

The antiques trade might have a darker side but there is also a certain black humour to it all.

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Story of French stove innovator and his burning ambition

28 May 2018

From dealers Charlie Bates and Matthew Nellist of Jeffrey and Day comes a story about Jean-Baptiste Godin, a 19th century French industrialist and enlightened innovator.

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Anthony Fry’s love of light shines through

28 May 2018

The oil on canvas 'Rock Hill with Wild Boar' is among the pictures on offer at Browse & Darby’s exhibition featuring the works of British artist Anthony Fry (1927-2016).

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York fair organiser says Friday and Saturday is a better format for business

28 May 2018

Morgan Denyer of Rose Antiques Fairs explains the thinking behind the date changes to his fairs at York Racecourse...

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Ceramics to shine in joint dealer event

28 May 2018

This Bow porcelain figure of Polyhymnia, the Greek mythological muse of sacred poetry, hymn, dance and eloquence, is among the pieces on offer at this summer’s 'Ceramics Mayfair'.

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5 Questions: Gemma Redmond

28 May 2018

Gemma Redmond of Gemma Redmond Vintage specialises in costume jewellery and stands at the Windsor Antiques Fair.

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Final lots from renowned dealer up at auction

28 May 2018

T Crowther & Sons was founded in 1880 in Fulham and was well established before the First World War. The company was split into two sections in the 1940s: Albert Crowther trading from Syon Lodge and T Crowther & Sons in Fulham.

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Shop talk – The Shed in Sproughton, Suffolk

28 May 2018

In 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.

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London Silver Vaults – a real-life Aladdin’s Cave

24 May 2018

In the heart of London’s legal district, two storeys underground, lies the world’s biggest concentration of antique silver offered by the world’s most extensive concentration of antique silver dealers. Welcome to The London Silver Vaults.

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