Latest News Articles by Stewart Cumiskey
Dealers reform their classic duo
27 September 2024It's not just stars of Britpop who are reuniting. Two former business partners are making a one-off comeback for an appearance at a London fair.
History of London Underground mapped out in exhibition
26 September 2024Despite the success of London Underground's map, Harry Beck’s contribution was largely forgotten for decades. A new exhibition celebrates his place in design history
Five works to see at the British Art Fair
25 September 2024Enjoyed by over 12,000 visitors a year, the British Art Fair hosts over 80 of the UK’s leading dealers. Here are some highlights to look out for.
Retiring dealer puts career collection up for auction
24 September 2024Newcastle-based saleroom Anderson & Garland is holding an auction of the Graham Smith Antiques collection following his decision to retire from the industry.
Frock Me! vintage fair launches another London staging
23 September 2024'Frock Me!' was established 27 years ago and is currently held at both Chelsea Old Town Hall on the King’s Road and at Kensington Town Hall (which will be hosting a 'Frock Me!' fair on October 27). The vintage fashion event is now expanding its horizons by establishing an edition in Victoria.
Pope’s ‘planet pottery’ finds space to be loved
23 September 2024Founders Antiques is an online business which specialises in English period furniture, art and 20th century design. Proprietor Steve Foulkes was contacted by the family of the potter, Isabella Pope, who died in the 1990s.
Biennale in Florence attracts British dealers
23 September 2024Prestigious Italian fair includes UK firms among the strong international contingent attending this year
Five questions with rug dealer Michael Hezaveh
23 September 2024Michael Hezaveh of Oriental Rug Shop has an extensive showroom and warehouse in Sheffield, with over 8000 items in stock. The dealer will be at Northern Antiques Fair held in Tennants’ Garden Rooms in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, from September 26-29.
Dolphin Arcade dealers in shock at eviction notice
20 September 2024Once world-famous for its array of antique dealers, Portobello Road loses yet another historic arcade
Vintage fashion catwalks into Royal Horticultural Hall
19 September 2024Seeking a Thatcher-era neon lycra bodystocking? 1970s kaftan? Maybe you want something 'very demure, very mindful'. Matthew Adams' vintage fashion fair may have the answer.
Rare set of Victorian snowflake prints among highlights at the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair
18 September 2024The Toronto Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair is a literary magnet for collectors, librarians, archivists, scholars, academics and dealers.
Five questions with book dealer Oliver Bayliss
16 September 2024Oliver Bayliss is the proprietor of Bayliss Rare Books and tells ATG about paying attention to detail and a rare militaria find.
Longstanding gallery establishes new Lincs
16 September 2024Gladwell & Patterson is a fine art gallery with an extraordinary 275-year history.
Event shows it’s grand up north
16 September 2024Venerable fair that has been running since 1951 is still a very popular choice and boasts a devoted following
Join the thrill of the Hunt
16 September 2024Guy Peppiatt is holding an exhibition of works by the ‘master of reality’ William Henry Hunt (1790-1864).
St James's dealer moves to high profile venue
13 September 2024The works of Alexander Milligan Galt help to launch Panter & Hall's new West End space
Dealership Charles Ede appoints James Richards to boost fine art sales
11 September 2024London firm Charles Ede is expanding its repertoire and has brought in James Richards to launch its new approach which includes a greater focus on fine art at this year's 'Frieze Masters'.
Classic Antique Fairs postpones its first Farnborough event
09 September 2024With only a few weeks to go before the event, Classic Antique Fairs has postponed its September outing.
Gutenberg Bible leaf priced at six figures
09 September 2024Bayliss Rare Books is offering a fine leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed with moveable type. The leaf in question is the end of Chapter 45 through to the beginning of Chapter 48 of Isaiah (45:6-48:6).
Five questions with Nate Ivey of DC Silver
09 September 2024DC Silver is a Washington, DC based e-commerce business specialising in antiques. ATG spoke to its proprietor, Nate Ivey