http://ukantiquesdirectory.com Antiques News and Information for the United Kingdom Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:05:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This December 4th Bloomsbury offers an extraordinary collection of Russian literature and art gathered by a discriminating Russian collector in New York. This careful selection was drawn from three centuries of Russian culture from the Tsars through Stalin. It comprises rare books, manuscripts, letters, fine prints, posters, photographs, photocollages and ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/12/01/russian-literature-and-art-auction/ On Thursday 27 November, the doors open to The Autumn Antiques and Fine Art Fair at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse in the Cotswolds. It therefore seems appropriate that Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), who discovered the New World in 1492 and whose voyages marked the beginning of continuous European efforts to explore ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/11/22/cheltenham-autumn-antiques-and-fine-art-fair/ Around 24 exhibitors from all parts of the UK, each a specialist in their field, showcase their best pieces at the Luxury Antiques Weekend. Everything is vetted for quality and authenticity and all exhibitors are members of either BADA (The British Antique Dealers’ Association) or LAPADA, the UK’s largest association ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/11/13/linden-hall-antiques-show-march-13-15/ Tennants Auctioneers will welcome Susan E. Stuart, the well respected Gillows expert, to a Valuation and book signing day, Friday 7th November 2008, at their premises in Leyburn. More info www.tennants.co.uk http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/11/05/gillows-furniture-valuation-day/ The core of the Modern British Art sale (13th November) is a powerful selection of pre-war British Surrealist artists including William Roberts, John Tunnard, Eileen Agar, John Buckland-Wright and Stanley William Hayter. Auction info www.bloomsburyauctions.com http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/11/05/bloomsbury-20th-century-british-art-auction/ One of the most renowned and admired British antique dealers of the 20th century, Roger Warner ran his legendary shop in Burford, Oxfordshire for 50 years between 1936 and 1986, and during this time attracted an impressive list of visitors and customers including Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, Walt Disney, Peter ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/10/30/roger-warner-collection-for-auction/ Collectibles-Museums.com is home to the World’s Largest Online Collectibles Museums List™, the World’s Largest Free Online Collectibles Price Guides List™ and The World’s Largest Collector Glossaries List™. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 25, 2008 — Collectibles-Museums.com has compiled the World’s Largest Directory of Online Collectlor Glossaries™. Glossaries are also known as ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/10/11/online-collector-glossaries/ Lushpad is a unique online home for lovers of mid-century Modern furniture, accessories and related objects sought by vintage collectors and anyone else interested in contemporary design and art. In the spirit of democratizing good design, Lushpad is a resource for everyone, where buyers and sellers can connect at every ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/09/11/lushpadcom-online-website-launched/ Five members of the Johnson family have been convicted of conspiracy to burgle and of handling stolen goods. They have been given sentences totalling 49 years following their role in the UK's biggest ever domestic burglary. Between May 2003 and April 2006, the Johnson family swept through country homes throughout ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/08/09/crime-family-convicted-of-antiques-conspiracy/ Vectis Direct a specialist toy retailer, are privileged to offer the finest collection of Ark sets to hit the open market. Drawn from all over the world, the company has over 50 highly sought after items on sale. Vectis Direct recently purchased the Noah’s Ark sets from an avid collector, whom ... http://ukantiquesdirectory.com/2008/05/30/vectis-direct-offer-noah%e2%80%99s-ark-collectibles-dating-from-the-1800%e2%80%99s/