London

An important George II console table emerged for sale at The Auction Room London on January 31.

A 15th century first edition of a pioneering work by Johannes Gallensis surfaced at auction late last month.

Criterion Auctioneers has opened a new saleroom in Gloucester while planning a move into west London in the spring.

An exhibition paying tribute to the late print dealer and restaurateur Andrew Edmunds (1943-2022) will be held at this year’s London Original Print Fair (LOPF).

An oil on board of Highclere Park painted in 1943 is the highlight image at Portland Gallery’s exhibition on John Piper (1903-92) this month.

“Our ephemera fairs are very popular and the next one on February 26 is fully booked with 43 dealers,” said Etc Fairs’ organiser Kim Jeffery, who added: “This fair only takes place six times a year but interest in the dates is very strong.”

Despite some events falling by the wayside, those still running are experiencing decent visitor demand

A Louis XV commode decorated c.1975 with shells by the designer Anthony Redmile was among the standout sales at the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair’s opening day.

Chiswick Auctions will conduct what it believes is the first ever auction devoted to Indian and Burmese silver of the Raj period on February 14.

Two organisers whose London events are on hold also run fairs outside the capital that are booming

A sculpture by French artist Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) caught the eye of an American collector at the recent Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair.

Four dealers received a warm welcome as they joined Alfies Antique Market from the now closed Hampstead Antique Emporium.

The personal stories behind medals are becoming increasingly relevant to collectors.

Traditional and contemporary connections examined through London exhibition showing mix of styles

Vice Admiral Davidge Gould was the last surviving member of Nelson’s Band of Brothers, dying in 1847

London Art Week (LAW), which has announced dates for its summer edition, is welcoming dealers from cancelled summer events and plans to expand.

Anti-slavery objects are enjoying a particularly strong moment in the market.

Three former Chiswick Auctions’ picture specialists have joined west London saleroom Olympia Auctions.