Letters to the Editor

I know absolutely nothing about renting business premises, but how gratifying to see Simon Franses, (News, ATG 2507), and his legal team beating down the greedy landlords of London’s West End and getting his rents reduced by 50%.

Re: the death of Robert Brooks, (News, front page this week).

Dealing from home – how tempting that sounds. No need to budge from the comforts of home. A couple of steps and you are in the kitchen and that reviving cup of coffee. And the customers can come to you instead of having to trail about after them.

Thank you for the fun tea towel [to mark ATG’s 50th anniversary].

I read with great interest, and trepidation, the article for 'A Lawyer Writes' in ATG no 2504 (‘Diligence: relying on others leaves you at risk’).

In reply to Victor Burness, ex- Portobello dealer (‘…tat is hiding the arcades’, Letters, ATG No 2503).

Re: ‘Spout and single support - for what?’ Letters, ATG No 2503.

I write regarding Bridget McConnel’s comments on the unique character of Portobello (‘We need to keep unique Portobello character’, Letters, ATG No 2498).

Re: Clean Energy (ATG No 2500). In a recent TV programme an oil painting, where the client had put her hand through the canvas causing a substantial tear, was patched by the restorer before restoration.

I was wondering if your readers could help me to properly identify this object that looks like an old drainage trough, which we found in France several years ago.

Pets and the ATG have a bit of a love-hate relationship.

The argument for LAPADA and BADA merger.

Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair review courtesy of ATG reader Cordelia Hudson.

I write again with another mystery.

Re: Letters, ATG No 2498, ‘Mystery machine’. Bob Horlock asks if one could identify his machine. It is an orange paring machine, but would also peel apples and probably potatoes.

An occasional feature on mystery works the Art UK charity is seeking help to identify

The article Napoleon and Josephine reunited (Dealers’ Diary, ATG No 2495) is indeed most interesting.

In answer to your article on the Portobello Road area consultation (ATG No 2495), here are some possible improvements I would suggest.

I wonder if any reader can identify the Victorian bygone pictured?

I’m just wondering why you still persist in showing auction prices without including the buyer’s premium charges.