The 2016 PAD LONDON

PAD LONDON, Berkeley Square, London W1, 3^rd-9^th October 2016

Matrice, Patrice, 2015
Fabrice Hyber, Vase d’Igny
Pièces uniques, porcelaine
Hight: 40 cm, diamètre: 11 cm
Courtesy of Sevres

This is the tenth edition of this Fair which combines design and art in a special way that appeals to international collectors. Some sixty-six international galleries are taking part, including fourteen newcomers.

Christopher Duffy
Abyss Horizon, 2016
High grade wood from Forest Stewardship Council managed forests and other controlled sources, glass,
Courtesy of Sarah Myerscough

Among the latter is Sarah Myerscough who brings an exciting group of sculptural pieces to the Fair. The Opera Gallery, also a newcomer, is bringing a display of works by Picasso and Léger as well as examples of Pop Art.

Fernand Leger
Les Quatre Acrobates, 1954
Courtesy of Opera Gallery

Whether you are looking for an artefact from the 1st Millennium BC or the latest contemporary design PAD is the place to come to.

Nic Fiddian Green
Dawn, 2016
Pendant, Blue Chrysomenlanite and 18k gold
Courtesy of Louisa Guinness Gallery

Exceptional Large Fruit Tray in Stoneware. Unique Piece.
Jane Levy – Sevres Manufacture
France, Sevres, dated 1939
H tray : 9 cm / 3.5 in.
L tray : 69 cm / 27.2 in.
D tray : 52 cm / 20.5 in.
H fruits max : cm / in.
Courtesy of DIDIER LUTTENBACHER , Atelier DL

http://www.pad-fairs.com

Alfies at the Autumn Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Sep25

The Autumn Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11, 27^th September-2^nd October 2016

1930s Art Deco occasional table offered by Travers Antiques

Those fans of the series Poldark and Victoria on television will no doubt find antiques and furnishings to achieve a similar period look at home while those who favour Scandinavian style will find inspiration in the special exhibition Scandi Days & Nordic Nights.

Brass drinks cart offered by Matt Mitchell

Special visitors to this edition of the Fair are a group of dealer’s from the well-known Alfies Antique Market in Church Street, London NW8. Alfies are celebrating a well-deserved fortieth anniversary this year and this special Alfies Marylebone Stand on the Fair’s mezzanine floor is part of the celebrations. I sincerely hope that they will become a regular feature.

Brass lamp offered by Travers Antiques

Among the Alfies dealers taking part are:
The Moderns
Tin Tin Collectables Luggage
Thirteen Interiors
Duncan Clarke
Steven Lazarus
Diplomat Treasures International
Mark Eaton
Louise Verber
Travers Antiques
Matt Mitchell London

www.decorativefair.com

http://www.alfiesantiques.com

Glass end table offered by Louise Verber

1970s Italian Art

Jul8

These two exhibitions of Italian art from the 1970s allows us to learn more about this period and see the similarities and differences in the approach of each group of artists.

Pittura Analitica. 1970s, Mazzoleni London, 27 Albemarle Street, London, W1, until 23rd July 2016

Marco Gastini (b. 1938)
Marcella A B
1973
Scratched plexiglass
50 x 95.6 cm
19 3/4 x 37 3/8 in
©The Artist and Courtesy Mazzoleni Art

This is the first exhibition in this country of works by the artists who formed the group Pittura Analitica in the 1970s. By concentrating on extending the possibilities of expressing the medium by using things such as elastic bands, paint rollers, cement and weaving they sought to bring a new definition to painting which reflected the times they lived in. It was a new language that both looked at what it meant to paint and acted as a contemporary communicator.

Among the artists featured are Carlo Battaglia, Enzo Cacciola, Vincenzo Cecchini, Paolo Cotani, Marco Gastini, Giorgio Griffa, Riccardo Guarneri, Elio Marchegiani, Paolo Masi, Carmengloria Morales, Claudio Olivieri, Pino Pinelli, Claudio Verna and Gianfranco Zappettini.

Claudio Olivieri (b. 1934)
Metacromia
1974
Oil on canvas
120 x 150 cm
47 1/4 x 59 1/8 in
©The Artist and Courtesy Mazzoleni Art

The exhibition is curated by the international curator, Alberto Fiz and there is a fully illustrated monograph on Pittura Analitica, published by Silvana Editoriale.

http://www.mazzoleniart.com

The Experience of Colour: Astrazione Oggettiva, Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39a Canonbury Square, London N1, until 31st July 2016

Courtesy of Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

This, too, is another first showing of works by this small group of painters in the UK. It reveals a relatively unknown moment in 1970s Italian art when a group of six painters in Northern Italy came together to respond to contemporary culture and issued a ‘Manifesto of Objective Abstraction’ in their own individual manner. Colour was the cornerstone of their aesthetic and their works recalled some of the early 20th century movements such as Bauhaus while incorporating the ideas of the ‘concrete’ painters and others.

Courtesy of Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

The artists included Mauro Cappelletti (b.1948), Diego Mazzonelli (1943-2014), Gianni Pellegrini (b.1953), Aldo Schmid (1935-78), Luigi Senesi (1938-78) and Giuseppe Wenter Marini (1944-2015). The early deaths of two of the group’s key members led to it’s decline but it remains an important part of the story of abstact painting in Italy.

http://www.estorickcollection.com

Masterpiece London 2016 – Preview

Jun29

Masterpiece London 2016, The Bull Ring Gate Entrance, South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3, 30^thJune – 6^th July 2016

Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece with J.F. Courville, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the RBC Wealth Management
2015
Courtesy Masterpiece London

Now in its 7^th edition one can easily understand why Masterpiece has become a magnet for collectors and museum curators from around the world. There is a great emphasis on quality and connoisseurship and the pieces on show reflect more than five thousand years of art history – and yes they are for sale.

Vetting during Masterpiece London 2015
Courtesy Masterpiece London

Masterpiece’s chief executive Nazy Vassegh says: ‘I am delighted to announce so many exciting additions to this year’s fair. Masterpiece 2016 will have unrivalled depth and quality, and I am pleased that Masterpiece continues to strengthen every edition. We are looking forward to another great year.’

It truly is a must visit fair and allow yourself plenty of time because there are so many exciting things to see and tempt. Like me you may well want visit more than once.

Vetting during Masterpiece London 2015
Courtesy Masterpiece London

Over the coming days I will post varied selections of what is on show.

http://www.masterpiecefair.com

Brown’s London Art Weekend

Jun28

Brown’s London Art Weekend, Mayfair and St James’s, London, 1^st– 3^rd July 2016

Anne Samat
‘Tribal Chief’ sculpture
Mehta Bell Projects at Vanessa Gounden, 55A Conduit Street, London WI
Image courtesy of Mehta Bell Projects

Now in its third year this exciting weekend lets art lovers see the huge variety that is available to collectors from around the world. One popular feature is the series of talks by gallery owners and artists and there are also especially themed walks too.

Eternal Spring, 3rd Reduction
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917)
Signed Rodin
Inscribed F Barbedienne Fondeur
Bronze with rich brown patina
Height: 15.7 inches (40cm)
Conceived circa 1884, cast during the artists lifetime.
Bowman Sculpture

Brown’s Hotel on Albemarle Street is the base for this weekend and the perfect place to go for a moment or two of respite and refreshment.

Peter Lowe
Triangles in a dodecagon, 2001-04
Acrylic on canvas 112 x 112 cm
Waterhouse & Dodd

http://www.brownslondonartweekend.co.uk

Olympia Summer Fair 2016

Jun26

The Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14, 27^th June – 3^rd July 2016

Opening Day, June 2015

This Fair certainly has staying power as it is in its 44^th year and continues to draw visitors in from home and abroad to see what the hundred and sixty participating dealers have to offer for their collections and homes.

Wakelin & Linfield
An unusually large late 19th century two plank Spanish table in walnut with carved decoration to the legs and original ironwork supports to the base.
L144” x W39” x H30.25”
In the region of £25000
Provenance: Orson Welles

The Fair’s Director, Mary Claire Boyd sums it up: “The Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia is London’s original, quintessential art and antiques fair. Over four decades since the event was founded, we continue to pride ourselves on offering a wider choice of high quality, vetted art, antiques, furniture and collectibles than any other event in the capital.”

Art Ancient
Large piece of Roman glass work, reflecting the heights achieved in glassblowing in the 1st-2nd Centuries AD

Among new “features” is Showcase which highlights five specially chosen galleries and dealers – Simon Pirzada (ceramics), The Parker Gallery (Fine Art), Adam Gahlin Fine Art (Modern paintings, drawings and prints), Adam Bentley (Contemporary Art) and Store Street Gallery ((Contemporary Art).

Albermarle Gallery. SOFA LONDON
Rado Kirov
Monolith
mirrored stainless steel
227 x 30 x 110 cm (89 x 12 x 43 in)

The well-known SOFA CHICAGO – a Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design Fair (SOFA) will have a European version at this Fair as Mary Claire Boyd, explains: “We are very excited to introduce SOFA LONDON as part of The Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia for the very first time this June. SOFA is widely known in the US for its international dealers selling one-of- a-kind masterpieces. Here in London we have an elite selection of dealers who will be showcasing original works from different artists and makers using a variety of mediums. For sale will be works of art including ceramics, metal work, photography, glass works, textiles, furniture and sculptures that appear more contemporary and cutting edge than other pieces in the fair, but yet will also stand the test of time. SOFA CHICAGO attracts over 35,000 people but for those who aren’t able to cross the pond to attend we’re delighted to offer this opportunity within the UK.”

Opening Day, June 2015

According to recent research there is a resurgence in the demand for antiques and again I will share Mary Claire Boyd’s observations on this: “The world of antiques can be intimidating at first glance but this research shows that there is a real thirst for antiques. They are appreciated for the qualities they can bring to people’s homes– particularly amongst the younger generation who are frustrated with spending money on furnishings that only last a few years.

Galerie Arabesque
Three-legged ottoman inlaid table.
Provenance: estate of Eduard Starke-Pascha, Berlin-Constantinople

“While people see great benefits of purchasing antiques often they don’t realise the options and scope available to them – and the affordability. Antiques are unique, often come with a fascinating story – and add individuality to your home. They can also be combined very effectively with contemporary art and furniture.”

Gilden’s Art Gallery
JOAN MIRÓ 1893-1983
Sun Eater | Mangeur de Soleil, 1955
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Arches Paper
Paper size: 76.2 x 56.5 cm. / 30 x 22.3 in.

Very true indeed as many leading interior decorators would no doubt concur.

Tribal Gathering London
Mende helmet mask ‘ Sowei’. Sande society. Sierra Leone

Manning Fine Art
“Keep Calm and Carry On” poster, printed in 1939

Kate Thurlow
Louis XIV upholstered oak armchair, circa 1700
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Yves St Laurent.

Don Kelly Books, June 2015

http://www.olympia-art-antiques.com

The 2016 Art Antiques London

Jun23

Art Antiques London, Albert Memorial West Lawn, Kensington Gardens, London SW7 (opposite the Royal Albert Hall), 24^th June – 30th June 2016

View of pavilion

It is hard to believe that this is the seventh edition of the fair founded by Anna and Brian Haughton in 2010. There are some sixty exhibitors drawn from Belgium, France, Israel, The Netherlands, the UK, of course, and the USA.

Interior view 2015

There is a wide array of objects to delight the eye and one can quite easily understand why serious collectors, museums and interior decorators return year after year. One well-loved feature of this fair is the lecture series which includes ‘Face to Face: Dame Rosalind Savill in conversation with Richard, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry’ on 27^th June.

VANESSA CLEWES SALMON MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART
Shani Joel, born 1991
Buddha, 2014, mixed media eg ceramic embellished with shells, jewellery, butterflies, fabric etc
60cms h x 50cms w

E & H MANNERS
A Pair of Alcora Faience Plaques, 1752-64
Height: 52.7 cm, Width: 35.2 cm

LONDON GLASSBLOWING
David Reekie,
Marionette V 2013,
52 x 43 x 20 cm,

HALL-BAKKER
A pair of flower vases with silvered metal frames and original liners by the German factory WMF. c 1905.

ILLUSTRATION CUPBOARD
Oakley 1 – A Better Idea, Gouache, Watercolour & black ink on paper
by Graham Oakley

ROELL FINE ART
An important Namban sawasa reliquary crucifix, Japan, late 16th/early 17th century
Alloy of red copper, gold, silver and arsenic with black lacquer and gold
H 19.5 cm, W 14 cm, Thickness 2.6 cm

ALTEA GALLERY
A collapsible globe, John Betts,
Terrestrial globe, printed waxed cotton and metal spindle, c1925,
globe circumference: 1,260mm extended 770 m long including spindle

FAIRHEAD FINE ART LTD
1984 Silver USA Olympics Medal by Salvador Dali
Weight: 1.05 oz – containing 46.65 grams of .999 silver

BABBINGTON FINE ART
Alan Sorrell (1904-1974),
Study for the mural at the Head Office of Bovril, 1961

SAMINA INC
Spittoon, Mughal or Deccan, India, 17th century

LUCAS RARITIES
An enamel, opal, emerald, and ruby serpent pendant by Gustave-Roger Sandoz.
9.5cm X 6.5cm. Circa 1901

LOVE WOOD GALLERY
h.ollary.b.
Dreaming the Future Generations,
Cherrywood, 2.3m x 0.5m

BRIAN HAUGHTON GALLERY
White porcelain cylinders hand thrown by Gunilla Maria Akesson, leading contemporary Swedish ceramic artist. Range in size from 7 ins (18 cm) through to 18 ins.

http://www.artantiqueslondon.com

LECTURE PROGRAMME: http://www.artantiqueslondon.com/lectures

Hampstead Heath hosts the Affordable Art Fair

Jun14

Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead Heath, London NW3, 16th – 19th June 2016

Sol Art
An Apple a Day by Duda,
mixed media on canvas, 70 x 95cm

A hundred plus galleries and work from more than a thousand artists should mean that most visitors whether established or first timers should find something to grace their homes. Not surprisingly given the recent official 90^th birthday celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen there will be works with a royal flavour.

Linda Blackstone
God Save the Queen by Dganit Blechner,
mixed media on canvas with paint, edition of 8 with 4 artist proof

Made in Arts London makes a welcome return to the Fair with works from graduates and students from London’s art colleges and reminds us how important it is to support and encourage new generations of creative talent. The Fair’s charity partner this year is Anthony Nolan who work to help save those with blood cancer.

Made in Arts London
Motion and Emotion by Kuniko Maeda,
foam, plastic and metal wire, 40 x 30 x 15cm

Manifold Editions
SiD (green) by Dennis Morris,
screen print, 96 x 75cm

REN Fine Art
In Safe Adventurous Hands by Kristin Vestgard,
oil on canvas, 120 x 120cm

Mint Art Gallery
Where Memories Linger by Laura Fishman,
acrylic on canvas, 80 x 80cm

Hybrid Gallery
Cinderella’s Tails by Irene Jones,
acrylic on panel, 26 x 22cm

http://affordableartfair.com/hampstead/

Prints Galore!

May4

The London Original Print Fair 2016, Main Galleries, Royal Academy of Arts, London W1, 5th May – 8th May 2016

Bill Jacklin
Stars and Sea at Night XVII, 2016,
75 x 100.5 cm
Marlborough Graphics

It is hard to believe that this Fair, which is the largest in Europe dedicated to prints, is entering its fourth decade and this year’s welcomes some fifty of the world’s top print dealers and publishers. So whether your taste is for contemporary of old masters this is the place to come.

David Spiller
With Love (Mickey), 2016
25 Colour Silkscreen print on hand torn Somerset smooth 400 gsm paper
Signed and editioned by the artist
Edition of 95
Image size 76 x 76 cm, Paper size 88 x 89 cm
TAG Fine Arts

Robert Motherwell, Automatism Elegy (State II Buff), 1980,
Lithograph, Edition of 50, 40.3 x 50.8 cms (15 7/8 x 20 ins)
Image courtesy of Bernard Jacobson Gallery

Michael Craig-Martin
Headphones From: Fragments, 2015
Screenprint with protective glaze on Somerset Tub Sized Satin 410 gsm
Paper and image 90.0 x 90.0 cm
Edition of 35
Courtesy Michael Craig-Martin and Alan Cristea Gallery, London

Peter Lanyon,
Cornish Landscape, 1958,
Lithograph, 48.5 x 36.2,
Courtesy Osborne Samuel

www.londonprintfair.com

Andy Warhol, Lucy Jones and Italian Pop

Apr29

Warhol Icons, Halcyon Gallery, 144-146 New Bond Street, London W1, until 26th June 2016

Andy Warhol
Blackglama (Judy Garland) 1985

This is the gallery’s first exhibition solely focusing on the works of Andy Warhol. It is wide-ranging with over a hundred works on display, including iconic figures, early works and the Anatom (Rado Watches) which was one of his last works.

Andy Warhol
Paramount 1985

http://www.halcyongallery.com

Lucy Jones, The Cycle Of Life, Flowers, 21 Cork Street, London W1, until 21st May 2016

Lucy Jones,
Sitting, 2015,
Oil on canvas 120 x 100 cm
(c) Lucy Jones, Courtesy of Flowers Gallery London and New York

This exhibition of new portraits and landscape paintings is well worth seeing. Her portraits are frank and also revealing of the sitter’s inner persona but handled with great understanding. Her landscapes are a personal interpretation of the countryside along the border between England and Wales and like her portraits there is a personal resonance in them. The artist describes her process as “grabbing hold” and “pinning down” the essence and colour of the place.

Lucy Jones,
Tree, 2015,
Oil on canvas, 91 x 122 cm
(c) Lucy Jones, Courtesy of Flowers Gallery London and New York

www.flowersgallery.com

Italian Pop, Tornabuoni Art, 46 Albemarle Street W1, until 18th June 2016

Mimmo Rotella
Italia e Corona , 1962
Decollage on canvas
22.4 x 22.4 in / 57 x 57 cm
Courtesy Tornabuoni Art

This is a heady celebration of the Italian Pop Art movement which came to the fore in the early 1960s. The gallery’s director, Ursula Casamonti, sums it up saying “We wanted to provide a counterpoint to Italian post-war abstraction and the Milanese avant-garde that we typically show at Tornabuoni Art and present a different side to the Italian 1960s, one driven by Rome and by the people’s relationship to Italian culture and the ‘Dolce Vita’.”

The artists included in this striking show are: Valerio Adami, Franco Angeli, Mario Ceroli, Tano Festa, Giosetta Fioroni, Mimmo Rotella, Mario Schifano and Cesare Tacchi

Cesare Tacchi,
I guardiani della primavera Pop, 2006
paint on printed fabric and relief (triptych)
210 x 300 cm / 82.7 x 118
Courtesy Tornabuoni Art

www.tornabuoniart.com

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