Organisations

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair has signed up more than half of the stands for its autumn event this year, just four weeks after confirming the new dates.

David Isaac of Isaac and Ede and Samuel Marchant of Asian art dealer Marchant have joined The British Antique Dealers’ Association’s council.

A round-up of art and antiques news from the previous seven days, including a new autumn date for the returning LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair.

Two large-scale murals by leading Modern British artists have been purchased by The Rothschild Foundation from dealer Liss Llewellyn.

Re my letter: ‘Why does eBay charge incorrect import VAT?’ Letters, ATG No 2560). Just so you know, I never heard back from eBay, plus it seems they continue to charge the wrong 20% duty on most if not all antique items being sent into the UK.

The rare book trade was kept busy on the evening of December 9 with two parties taking place.

I read in ATG Letters Nos 2564 and 2560 about the problem relating to VAT calculation from eBay.

The BADA Friends has appointed Nicholas Merchant as new northern regional ambassador.

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair in Berkeley Square, London, will return next year.

Forensic and scientific expertise recommended when it comes to condition reports and verification of attribution.

Vetted fair may be compact in scale but still packs a punch

A Chinese jardiniere once used as a fish bowl by Horace Walpole (1717-97) is to return to his Strawberry Hill home.

I note in ATG No 2560 David Penney’s letter regarding eBay’s import duty charges on antique items.