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Weapons across the centuries

The Olympia Arms Fair, The Pillar Hall, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14, 30th September 2017, 9:00– 15:00

Patrick Mestdagh
Mughal jade handle dagger, from the Jaipur region, India, circa 1680

The Pillar Hall’s smart neo-classical inspired interior provides the backdrop for this exciting new fair. Organised by Thomas Del Mar, whose antique arms and armour auctions take place at nearby 25 Blythe Road, the fair has attracted forty dealers from the UK, USA and Europe. The pieces on view range from Bronze Age axes to First World War items.  So expect armour, firearms, pistols and swords as well as tribal weapons and a Mughal jade handled dagger.

The Pillar Hall Olympia home to the Olympia Arms Fair on 30th September 2017

It really promises to be a special event whatever your level of interest and collecting. The Arms and Armour Society and the Historical Breechloading Smallarms Association will also be attending.

Alban Arms & Armour
A fine hand-and-a-half sword, South German or Swiss circa 1550

http://www.olympiaarmsfair.com

The 2017 Summer Olympia Art & Antiques Fair

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14, 26th June – 2nd July 2017

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill who will be speaking at The Art & Antiques Fair on ‘Incorporating Antiques in Design’ on Thursday 29 June at 12.30-13.30.

This is this fair’s forty-fifth year and as ever potentially offers much to its visitors. There is no doubt that change is inevitable and that emphasis and focus changes as one generation of collectors is succeeded by another. Styles of living change and what may have been our ideal does not necessarily resonate with our children and grandchildren.

It is therefore probably a sound idea to launch an Interior Design Talk Series at this year’s fair. The speakers include Henrietta Spencer Churchill, Douglas Mackie, Christopher Vane Percy, April Russel, Emma Burns from Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler, Susie Rumbold and Caroline de Cabarrus from Hotspur Design and the wide-ranging topics covered include Incorporating Antiques in Design and how to Decorate your House in a Day.

The fair’s director Mary Claire Boyd said, ‘We are excited about our new Interior Design Talk Series. There is a strong demand for advice from experts on how to incorporate art and antiques into interiors and previous designer talks have been very well attended. We are taking it to the next level this year by hosting top designers throughout the run of the fair.’ Perfect for inspiration to go out into the fair afterwards and buy!

It is also interesting to note that the number of picture dealers attending this year’s fair will be double that of last year’s. This increase is made up by new and some returning former exhibitors. The Chicago-based show, Sculptural Objects Functional Art and Design Fair (SOFA) who first showed three-dimensional contemporary art and design last year also returns.

Galerie Boccara
Sonia Delaunay.
Serpent Noir’, wool tapestry,151 x 308cm

As these changes evolve over the Fairs I wish this Olympia Fair a fair wind in its voyage to different waters.

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

Lucy B. Campbell at the Winter Olympia Fair 2016

Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14, 31st October – 6th November 2016

Marco Ramasso WINTER FIELDS, 2016 Oil on Canvas 47¼ x 47¼ ins /120 x 120 cm

Marco Ramasso
WINTER FIELDS, 2016
Oil on Canvas
47¼ x 47¼ ins /120 x 120 cm

It’s that time of year again and the Fair offers a wide-ranging selection of art and antiques for all tastes.  It is especially useful for those who seek ‘prestige’ items for their homes. One gallery always worth a close look is Lucy B. Campbell.

Juan Luque LAS CENIZAS DEL VIENTO TORRE, 2015 Oil on Canvas on Board 45 x 63 ins / 114 x 160 cm

Juan Luque
LAS CENIZAS DEL VIENTO TORRE, 2015
Oil on Canvas on Board
45 x 63 ins / 114 x 160 cm

After starting her gallery concentrating on rare antiquarian prints in 1984 she gradually moved in the 1990s towards international and British contemporary artists and very successfully specialises in paintings, sculpture and photographs. From her ‘stable’ of British, American and European artists she is bringing a fine selection of works by Anna Pugh, Guillermo Muñoz Vera, Manuel López Herrera, Juan Luque, Carlos Morago and Marco Ramasso to this edition of the Fair.  By the way if you are looking for an artistic Christmas gift then you may find their Anna Pugh Jigsaw Puzzles fit the bill.

Anna Pugh FLYING KITES, 2016 Acrylic on Board 28¾ x 32¾ ins / 73 x 83.2 cm

Anna Pugh
FLYING KITES, 2016
Acrylic on Board
28¾ x 32¾ ins / 73 x 83.2 cm

www.lucybcampbell.co.uk

 

http://www.olympia-antiques.com

Olympia Summer Fair 2016

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

Opening Day, June 2015

Opening Day, June 2015

This Fair certainly has staying power as it is in its 44th 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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

 

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

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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don Kelly Books, June 2015

Don Kelly Books, June 2015

 

 

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

Three Days

Crossing the Bridge, Willow Gallery, 40-41 Duke Street, St James’s, London SW1, 17th – 19th June 2016

Montague Dawson FRSA, RSMA 1895 - 1973 “Cleaving along, the Gilchrist” Canvas size: 20” by 30” Frame size: 28” by 38” Oil on canvas, signed

Montague Dawson FRSA, RSMA 1895 – 1973
“Cleaving along, the Gilchrist”
Canvas size: 20” by 30”
Frame size: 28” by 38”
Oil on canvas, signed

Although they are exhibiting at this year’s Olympia they are also holding this short show of European and British paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries which shows how painting evolved from the more academic traditions to Impressionism and onwards.  A nice hors d’oeuvres.

http://www.willowgallery.com

OLYMPIA SUMMER 2015

Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia National, Olympia London, Kensington, London. W14, 18th – 28th June 2015

Fossil Ammonite Crioceras nolani, 40x50 cm, 130 million years old, Provence, France, Peter Pittmann Fossilien. Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

Fossil Ammonite Crioceras nolani, 40×50 cm, 130 million years old, Provence, France,
Peter Pittmann Fossilien.
Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

It certainly seems more sensible that the three summer fairs are now closer together and this summer the Olympia Fair has moved to the National Hall which hopefully will prove a better venue than the Grand Hall.

A freestanding three seater sofa with Oak frame. Newly upholstered in a cream cotton fabric with original sprung back and seat cushions, designed by Danish architect Johannes Andersen, manufactured 1950-60s by Trensum, Sweden, Omnipod. Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

A freestanding three seater sofa with Oak frame. Newly upholstered in a cream cotton fabric with original sprung back and seat cushions, designed by Danish architect Johannes Andersen, manufactured 1950-60s by Trensum, Sweden,
Omnipod.
Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

What one has come to expect and enjoy at this Fair is the wide variety of pieces on offer from all periods. There is a special treat this year as there is an exhibition of works from the Sinquefield Collection featuring works by American artists of the ‘dust bowl years’ which have been specially brought over from the States.

Simon Hitchens ‘Genesis’ WOODHAM-SMITH LTD

Simon Hitchens
‘Genesis’
WOODHAM-SMITH LTD

Among the lectures is Surprising Fabergé by Sarah Fabergé, the famous jeweller’s great-granddaughter. She will be joined by Patrick Mark whose new documentary Fabergé: A Life of Its Own can be seen in UK cinemas from June 29th. While in Victor Wynd’s Cabinet of Wonders the collector Viktor Wynd will be explaining his highly individual approach to collecting and looking at other similar collections.

Altarpiece with twenty Jinas, brass inlaid with copper and silver, circa 14th century, 32 cm, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India, Manuel Castilho. Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

Altarpiece with twenty Jinas, brass inlaid with copper and silver, circa 14th century, 32 cm, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India,
Manuel Castilho.
Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

 

Life-size portrait of Madame de Pompadour, pastels, circa 1830, Nicholas Price Fine Art. Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

Life-size portrait of Madame de Pompadour, pastels, circa 1830,
Nicholas Price Fine Art.
Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

 

A 19TH CENTURY MARQUETRY TILT TOP TABLE - POSSIBLY JAMAICAN ORIGIN Jamaica, c. 1840 Height 70.00cm (27.56 inches) Width 64.00cm (25.20 inches) Depth 64.00cm (25.20 inches) Nicholas Wells Antiques

A 19TH CENTURY MARQUETRY TILT TOP TABLE – POSSIBLY JAMAICAN ORIGIN
Jamaica, c. 1840
Height 70.00cm (27.56 inches)
Width 64.00cm (25.20 inches)
Depth 64.00cm (25.20 inches)
Nicholas Wells Antiques

Andy Warhol, ‘Crocodile’, Signed and dated, 1954-1956 Haynes Fine Art of Broadway

Andy Warhol, ‘Crocodile’,
Signed and dated, 1954-1956
Haynes Fine Art of Broadway

 

 

 

Classical Vase with Etruscan Decoration, Alabaster, Early 19th Century, Craig Carrington. Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

Classical Vase with Etruscan Decoration, Alabaster, Early 19th Century,
Craig Carrington.
Courtesy Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair.

 

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

A Global Art Fair

Art15, Olympia Grand, London W14, 21st – 23rd May 2015

Anthony Caro, Air, 1971, Painted Steel, 35.5 x 183 x 198 cm, The Artist's Private Collection, Annely Juda Fine Art, London 'Courtesy of Piano Nobile Gallery'

Anthony Caro,
Air, 1971,
Painted Steel, 35.5 x 183 x 198 cm,
The Artist’s Private Collection,
Annely Juda Fine Art, London
‘Courtesy of Piano Nobile Gallery’

It is quite appropriate that the global art fair Art15 should be sponsored by the international bank Citi Private Bank. This, its third edition, promises a good mixture of modern and contemporary art from over forty different countries. There are a series of curatorial and other projects plus a new monumental sculpture by Sokari Douglas Camp, the British, Nigerian-born, artist, who was short-listed in 2003 for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. This year’s fair will see the launch of the Global Private Museum Association, whose members will be international private museum owners.

James Ostrer 145.4 ©James Ostrer, Courtesy Gazelli Art House

James Ostrer
145.4
©James Ostrer, Courtesy Gazelli Art House

www.artfairslondon.com

Emily Young 'Mont Amiata Warrior' 2014 Courtesy of The Fine Art Society

Emily Young
‘Mont Amiata Warrior’ 2014
Courtesy of The Fine Art Society

Caroline Jane Harris, Pulse, 2014, hand-cut layered pigment prints on paper, 103 x 73.5 cm. Image courtesy the artist and Kashya Hildebrand, London.

Caroline Jane Harris,
Pulse, 2014,
hand-cut layered pigment prints on paper, 103 x 73.5 cm.
Image courtesy the artist and Kashya Hildebrand, London.