Fairs and Markets

The story of how a camera collector made an intriguing discovery after buying a very early Kodak camera

More businesses housed in historic and spacious former churches and chapels come under the spotlight

A late 17th century moulded chest with bone inlays is among the offerings from a new exhibitor at this month’s Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Dealer Mark Goodger’s first sale at the inaugural Classic Antique Fairs staged at Birmingham’s NEC was a satinwood painted tea caddy.

One of the first big fairs of the year for British dealers takes place across the pond in New York at The Winter Show.

Early details of the new spring fair organised by Stable Events in association with LAPADA at Birmingham’s NEC have been announced.

Picture on exhibitor’s stand depicts an equestrian act when Islington's Business Design Centre hosted agricultural shows

Words like ‘excellent growth, full house and waiting lists’ are music to any fair organiser’s ears.

Revived event in Tunbridge Wells is full with a waiting list, reflecting the strong national trend

English-born dealers living in France are coming over to stand at the Malvern Flea Fairs which is good news, not least as they offer stock not seen on the market before, says Helen Yourston of B2B Events.

Importing art and antiques into the UK via the Temporary Admissions (TA) procedure could soon become easier following government plans for a strategic review and simplification of the system.

Although the year began with a string of gloomy announcements about fairs closing, much more positive news followed as fresh events sprang up across the country

A Christmas reception organised by 'The Treasure House Fair' took place in St James's, London, with champagne and freshly served oysters greeting guests at Sladmore Gallery.

The first significant fair of 2024 kicks off at The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square with an array of art and antiques to brighten those dark January days.

The return of Ally Pally and glass fairs helped to spread good cheer along with centres expanding

Louis de Bayser of the Paris drawings dealership Galerie de Bayser is the president of FAB Paris, the fair organised by Agence d’Événements Culturels (AEC), which also runs the Salon du Dessin.