Latest News Articles by Frances Allitt
Five questions with print dealer Gwen Hughes
11 March 2024Gwen Hughes is among the exhibitors at the London Original Print Fair.
Colin Firth’s 'sensational' Pride and Prejudice wet shirt goes to UK museum
07 March 2024Shirt from historic moment of the BBC’s 'Pride and Prejudice' sells at Kerry Taylor Auctions
Treasure House exhibitor numbers soar for second edition
07 March 2024London fair returns with 70 exhibitors in more than 20 fields
TEFAF shakes up vetting committees
04 March 2024Ahead of the 37th edition of TEFAF Maastricht the organisation has streamlined its Old Masters vetting committees.
Five questions: Old Master dealer Flavio Gianassi
04 March 2024Flavio Gianassi of FG Fine Art specialises in Italian Old Master paintings and is among the dealers standing at the TEFAF Maastricht Showcase this year
TEFAF Maastricht focus: Charles Ede and Sean Kelly
04 March 2024Antiquities specialists Charles Ede of London and Contemporary New York gallery Sean Kelly share a stand at TEFAF Maastricht’s inaugural Focus section, which is aimed at presenting complementary works from different artists and disciplines.
TEFAF launches its new focus
04 March 2024Our preview of the upcoming Maastricht fair which includes a new section to promote cross-collecting
Auctions and dealer shows aplenty at Asia Week New York
04 March 2024Fifteeth year of the New York event involves 28 dealers and 12 salerooms taking part
TEFAF Maastricht Showcase: Tommaso Calabro
04 March 2024Despite specialising in Modern art, Tommaso Calabro hopes to snag some Old Master collectors at his first TEFAF.
No London return for art dealer Fine Art Society
26 February 2024The Fine Art Society (FAS) has confirmed that it has no plans to reopen a London premises after closing its Carnaby Street gallery last October.
Gallant leaves BADA management role
26 February 2024Ashley Gallant has left her role as managing director of The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA).
Five questions: Ed Morris of 1923 Antiques
26 February 2024Ed Morris runs 1923 Antiques with his father Roy and is one of the exhibitors at the upcoming Bath Decorative Antiques Fair
Eleven new faces at Bath event
26 February 2024For its 35th edition the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair can boast 11 new exhibitors.
Mug reflects story of the famous Tichborne Claimant fraudster
26 February 2024Silver item with intriguing inscription linked to notorious lengthy legal battle will be offered at Hampshire fair
Tunbridge Ware specialist calls it a day after 39 years
26 February 2024Amherst Antiques, the Kent-based specialist in Tunbridge Ware, is offering reductions on some of its stock as the owners prepare to retire.
Peries stands out from the cloud
26 February 2024'Cloud' (1978) is among the highlights of Grosvenor Gallery’s exhibition on the works of Sri Lankan painter Ivan Peries (1921-88).
Drawing foundation Trois Crayons links up with London Art Week
24 February 2024New partnership aims to boost London as a centre for Old Master drawings
Digital museum to fuel interest in clocks and watches
19 February 2024A digital museum showcasing items from the celebrated clock collection of John C Taylor launches next month.
Five questions with furniture dealer Toby Taylor
19 February 2024Toby Taylor launched Taylors Direct in the Cotswolds around three year s ago.
UK dealers happy with ‘buzzy’ New York drawings fair
19 February 2024Running for the first time under new ownership Master Drawings New York (MDNY) produced strong results for many of its exhibitors, including London dealer Guy Peppiatt.