Latest News Articles by Stewart Cumiskey
Classic Antique Fairs brings cheer and tea to NEC
22 July 2024Summer fair in Birmingham receives warm welcome after its successful winter debut
Five questions with jewellery dealer Anthea Gesua
22 July 2024Anthea AG Antiques is run by Anthea Gesua with the help of Gaby Ruthven and has been in Grays Antiques Centre, London, since the early 1980s.
London Art Week draws in top quality buyers
22 July 2024In its latest edition London Art Week (LAW) showcased 35 participants, including four taking part in LAW Digital, and also the three major London auction houses: Bonhams, Christie’s and Sotheby’s.
Crouch and Harrington set to exhibit at the Melbourne Rare Book Fair
19 July 2024Detailed accounts from colonial settlers and a trove of radical erotica are just some of the offerings at Australia's rare book bonanza
'We live in different times': Graham Smith retires after 50 years in antiques
18 July 2024Graham Smith Antiques, located on the outskirts of Newcastle is currently hosting a closing down sale as its owner is retiring.
Frieze makes moves to expand Studio attraction
15 July 2024Frieze plans to unveil a new design approach for its annual London fair and a new curatorial direction at Frieze Masters. The two fairs run in tandem from October 9-13 in London’s Regent’s Park.
A fair finding a winning formula
15 July 2024The second Treasure House event widened its appeal while also remaining a showcase for serious collectors
Willoughby Gerrish opens new Mayfair gallery space
15 July 2024London dealership Willoughby Gerrish has unveiled a new base in Mayfair (2nd Floor, Savile Row). The two-roomed space was previously occupied by Waterhouse & Dodd.
Five questions with Cheska Hill-Wood of dealership David Messum
15 July 2024Cheska Hill-Wood is head of sales at David Messum (Bury Street, St James’s, London) which has a focus on Contemporary art and British Impressionism.
Largest ever dinosaur skeleton at auction expected to fetch up to €5m
12 July 2024Apatosaurus known as 'Vulcain' is to be offered at auction in Paris in November
Frieze plans creative changes for London events
10 July 2024Frieze is unveiling a new design approach for its annual London contemporary art fair while it has announced a new curatorial direction for 'Frieze Masters'.
Car boot Bowie bonanza comes to Derbyshire sale
10 July 2024Photos of David Bowie by Masayoshi Sukita found at a car boot sale in the 1990s are now a potential star turn at Irita Marriott Auctioneers
Possibly the finest diaries available to humanity
08 July 2024For literary party animals of a certain age, budget hedonists, marijuana enthusiasts and Richard E Grant fans, 'Withnail and I' is the quintessential cult movie.
Gallerist John Kasmin unveils his private photo collection
08 July 2024An exhibition of over 100 previously unseen photographs taken by the renegade gallerist John Kasmin is showing at Lyndsey Ingram until August 16.
A week with a wealth of variety
08 July 2024Annual London showcase of dealer exhibitions offers wide range of artists and styles across 500 years
Five questions with London dealer Andreas Pampoulides
08 July 2024Lullo Pampoulides is a dealership focused on master paintings and sculpture. It was established in 2016 by Andrea Lullo and Andreas Pampoulides.
Sporting approach to the Paris Olympics
06 July 2024Most Parisian galleries are going away for the summer but one hardy soul is holding an Olympic exhibition
Westwood sale at Christie's brings 20,000 visitors and exceeds expectations
03 July 2024The wardrobe of Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) was put up for sale at Christie’s by Andreas Kronthaler, Westwood’s husband and creative director of Vivienne Westwood.
Hanover Tompion sells for £3.5m at the Treasure House Fair
01 July 2024A Thomas Tompion masterpiece was the star turn at The Treasure House Fair. Carter Marsh & Co. sold it in the same city where it was created 300 years ago.
Enduring Legacy of antiquities from the Egyptians to the Romans at Forgelynch
01 July 2024Gallery builds on enduring interest for original items from the ancient world (3000BC-600AD).