WELCOME TO THE ANTIQUES
DEALERS FAIR LIMITED
Scottish Landscape by John Duncan, RSA, RSW, oil on board
Scottish Landscape by John Duncan, RSA, RSW, oil on board

Recently you expressed intrest in the Antiques Dealers Fair Limited and our events, so we wanted to welcome you with our latest newsletter.

It's goodbye to a wonderful summer and hello to an exciting autumn, once again covering the north and south of England. Earlier this season, our fairs at Petworth Park and Harewood took place within a week of each other at the beginning of May. Although full-on at the time, they seem a long time ago now. Each event had a record number of visitors and benefited from some healthy sales so thank you to those who attended and we hope you are enjoying your purchases.

Now it's all systems go for The Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair to be held from 6 to 8 October at Sandown Park Racecourse in leafy Surrey.

This newsletter comes to you wearing two of my official hats, so to speak. I am delighted to inform everyone that my team and I have been asked to take on the management of The Northern Antiques Fair in Harrogate from 19 to 22 October 2017 on behalf of the new owners The Northern Antique Dealers Fair Limited. Previously called The Harrogate Art & Antique Fair, the event proudly resumes its original name which dates back to 1951. We look forward to welcoming visitors, both old and new. Please scroll down for further details.

Meanwhile, happy antiquing!

Ingrid Nilson

Director, The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited


Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October 2017

THE ESHER HALL ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR

www.esherhallfair.com

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ

25 exhibitors

Supported by NFU Mutual Godalming branch, Savills Esher and Bold & Reeves

Racing back to Sandown Park, The Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair has built up a loyal following of visitors, not only local but from as far afield as Scotland, Singapore and the USA. Many Londoners enjoy an excuse to escape the city and the event is easily accessible by train and car (with ample free parking) making for an enjoyable day out.

Amongst the paintings, illustrations, photographs, sculpture, lighting, glass, oriental ceramics and textiles, jewellery, silver, furniture, Tunbridge ware, clocks and furniture are a number of newcomers this year including MMX Gallery with exceptional contemporary and vintage fine art photography and luminograms, Gråsilver offering original Georg Jensen and vintage Scandinavian jewellery and Granta Fine Art's eclectic mix of paintings and drawings spanning the 20th century. Returning after a very successful first fair last year is Catherine Hunt Oriental Antiques with an interesting selection of oriental porcelain.

Transport: M25 (Junction 10), A3 from London and Guildford. Ample free parking. The nearest railway station is Esher on the Waterloo to Woking line.

Charity: The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited has an ongoing relationship with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and the charity will be represented at the fair by sculptor Wayne Hart at work on his creative letter carving and typography. His pieces are all for sale and commissions can be taken for a bespoke item.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 January 2018

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair, The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square,
London W1K 6JP www.mayfairfair.com

Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February 2018

The Antiques & Fine Art Fair at The Mere, The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford,
Cheshire WA16 6LJ www.merefair.com

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 May 2018

The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Petworth House and Park, Petworth,
West Sussex GU28 0QY www.petworthparkfair.com

TICKETS

If you have visited one or more of our fairs or are based within an 80 mile radius and have given us your postal or email address, you will automatically be sent a complimentary ticket, which allows you and up to two guests to attend the fair free of charge. If you would like a ticket for any of our other fairs, please contact us by email or telephone and we will arrange complimentary tickets for you.
A LOVE AFFAIR WITH CHINESE
PORCELAIN AND TEXTILES


Asian culture has long held a fascination for many. Catherine Hunt Oriental Antiques specialises in antique Chinese ceramics (pre-1780) and textiles (pre-1900) and has amassed an enviable collection. Cathy returns to Esher this October, exhibiting an exciting range of early ceramics and textiles.

The beauty of Chinese porcelain is that it is such a tactile medium and the painting that is employed on it is so personal to the artist. A quick flick of the brush can imply so much expression and sensitivity that is unique to that one piece and so often the subject matter has secret messages within. What's not to love about Chinese porcelain?

From blue and white, natural clay to celadon and full colour, Chinese ceramics can grace any interior. Oriental ceramics and textiles are full of meaning and symbolism, often telling a story. A Chinese deep blue satinised silk panel, embroidered with a deer standing on a mound, the peonies, chrysanthemums, lotus and prunus blossom represent the four seasons. The deer was the animal to show filial piety, and considered to be the companion of Shou Lao, the god of longevity. It was the only animal capable of finding the magic mushroom which delivered longevity and immortality, shown here standing by a ruyi headed mushroom - the magic mushroom. The deer is also the emblem of a Chinese official's salary; the dark blue is associated with a fourth rank court Mandarin.

Come to The Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair in October to catch the bug. Prices range from £100 to £10,000.


NEWS FROM THE NORTHERN
ANTIQUE DEALERS FAIR LIMITED

www.northernfair.com

Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 October 2017

Hall M, Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SY

35 exhibitors

Supported by The Friends of the Mercer Art Gallery, Premium Harrogate Tipple,
The Barker Partnership, NFU Mutual Thirsk & York branches and Knight Frank Harrogate

This is an exciting opportunity to visit the spa town of Harrogate incorporating The Northern Antiques Fair. Established in 1951, this annual event is being relaunched this autumn with new displays, new supporters, a new name (previously known as The Harrogate Antique & Fine Art Fair) and a fresh style to wow you.

Held in association with BADA, the fair is set to become the leading autumn fair in the north of England once again. High quality specialist dealers from across the UK will transform Hall M into a vibrant gallery including paintings, ceramics, glass, porcelain, jewellery, silver, maps & topographic illustrations, furniture, Art Deco and Art Nouveau design items, objets d'art and much more.

Transport: 9 miles from the A1(M), Jct 47
Visitor car parking is offered at a discounted rate of £5 per day in the Springfield car park, subject to availability. Use post code HG1 2HR for sat nav. Entrance from Springfield Avenue (five minute walk to the fair). Please present a Northern Antiques Fair invitation to obtain a parking ticket from an attendant on site.

Harrogate train station, 1.2 miles
Leeds Bradford airport, 12.5 miles

Media Partner: Country Life

Accommodation Partner:
Stay in a brand new, stylish and contemporary 4 star one bedroom serviced apartment during The Northern Antiques Fair this October from just £95 per night when you stay four nights or more.

Shorter stays and more apartment types are available to book on-line.

Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments are situated directly opposite the Harrogate Convention Centre which is the venue for this event and offer superb quality apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, open plan living and dining area, one or two bedrooms, private bathrooms and free wifi. Breakfast packs are available to order.

Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments are a perfect alternative to a hotel in Harrogate town centre.

This offer is valid for a limited time only for stays between 15/10/17 - 26/10/17 and must be made directly with the Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments reservations team or through the website www.harrogatelifestyleapartments.com

For other accommodation and information, check https://www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk/visitors/discover-harrogate/accommodation


TICKETS

If you have previously received complimentary invitations (admitting two) to the fair in Harrogate from the previous organisers, you will continue to do so via post or email. Also, those on our Harewood event mailing list will be sent invitations. Anyone from further afield who wants to receive a ticket, please just contact us at info@northernfair.com

TALKS

As a result of our collaboration with The Friends of the Mercer Art Gallery, 31 Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SA the following gallery talks will be held:

Thursday 19 October and Friday 20 October, both at 2pm

Sheila Bownas: A Yorkshire life in Pattern, a gallery talk with Jane Sellars


COLLECTING

What is an antique and why buy one?

Strictly speaking, an item has to be at least 100 years old to be called an antique. However, later 20th century pieces, commonly referred to as vintage, make up a good chunk of this industry too and can be just as sought-after. It goes without saying that antiques, art and collectibles, by their very nature, are rare, often unique. But they do not need to cost a fortune and there is a wealth of diverse material out there starting from less than retail prices to considerably more.

Using antiques as furnishing tools are among the best ways to add character and personality to a room. It is no secret that an increasing number of millennials are shunning the IKEA-style flat-pack living in favour of items that have been around longer than they have and which their friends won't have seen anywhere else. Not only do antiques have oodles of character, patina and a sense of history, they are built to last and often made from better materials than in new mass-produced furnishings. After all, what better way to show off that sophisticated country house look or retro 'Mad Men' modernism with the real things?

Value for money is another trump card for antiques. Unlike a brand new piece of furniture or the latest watch, which often decrease in market price over time, antiques will hold their value, and even increase in value over the years. That said, it is not a "get-rich-quick" industry, but with an erratic stock market and paltry returns from savings accounts, the time is ripe to consider art and antiques as long term investments. Granted, it may not be the most conventional way to make money, but provided you do your homework, there are potentially impressive long-term returns. However, before you start seeing pound signs, it is important to note that there are plenty of risks involved. Just like any market, fashions and tastes change over time. This means that something that is not valuable now may become so in the future, and vice versa. A top tip is to invest in what you can live with and buy the best quality you can afford.



REFRESHMENTS

All our events offer light refreshments within the fair.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

All items for sale at these fairs are vetted for quality and authenticity. Exhibitors are predominantly members of either of the two largest associations of professional dealers – BADA www.bada.org or LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers www.lapada.org both of which have codes of practice to which their members must adhere. Consequently, you have recourse in the unlikely event there is a dispute over anything you have purchased.

PACKING AND SHIPPING

Stephen Morris Shipping has 40 years experience in worldwide fine art and antiques packing, storage and shipping. An expert from Stephen Morris Shipping will be at both fairs to assist with safe transport of valuable purchases. www.stemo.co.uk

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