Fairs and Markets

The British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) has announced changes to its upcoming fair including a new name, several new exhibitors and a more modern and contemporary slant.

‘Masterpiece London’ announced today that Nazy Vassegh is to step down as chief executive of the fair at the end of this month.

New dates for the LAPADA Fair this year mean that the event opens on a Thursday, rather than a Monday, for the first time.

The organisers of Fine Arts Paris, the new fair to be staged in the French capital in November 2017, have revealed more details about the concept.

TEFAF have revealed the list of 270 exhibitors standing at the next Maastricht fair in March.

Portobello Road traders remain unconvinced of revised plans to develop the vintage end of the west London market.

In our weekend series, Antiques Trade Gazette brings you a selection of quotes from dealers, auctioneers, collectors and others. This week, sacrifice is urged in the name of progress and a fair organiser hints at her formula for success.

Galloway Antiques Fairs have announced plans to hold fairs in two new locations in 2017.

The Chelsea Book Fair, which closed November 5 after a two-day run, has reported an increase in sales of nearly 50% on last year’s fair.

The 27th Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is set to run for six days in 2017, one day less than in previous years.

A little-publicised California law aimed at protecting buyers of sports memorabilia is threatening to impact the wider art and antiques sector.

The 26th Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia opens for its preview on October 31 and visitors can get into the Halloween spirit by going for exhibitors’ spooky offerings.

The inaugural TEFAF New York closed earlier this week following a six-day run and sales across a number of disciplines.

The Palm Beach Show Group are to open a new permanent centre to provide a permanent showcase for local and international dealers.

The organisers of TEFAF New York have reported a steady stream of sales as the inaugural fair appears to have made its mark on the arts scene in the Big Apple. Among the buyers at the busy invitation-only preview event were established collectors, museums and even CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

The inaugural edition of ‘TEFAF New York’ opens today with an invitation-only preview as the organisers unveil the fair that represents their first transatlantic foray.

Among the undisputed highlights of TEFAF New York Fall is the most expensive map ever offered on the open market.

The ‘cultural programming’ built up around the inaugural ‘TEFAF New York Fall’ (October 21-26) includes a week of panel discussions and lectures scheduled to coincide with the fair at the Park Avenue Armory.

The 10th anniversary edition of PAD London closed on October 9 after a week of steady sales.

The Irish antiques trade is hoping that Ireland will experience a ‘Brexit bounce’ to compensate for any negative impact when the UK, Ireland’s chief trading partner, leaves the EU.