Each year, LAPADA organise the Best Stand Awards at the Winter Art & Antiques Fair Olympia. This year our esteemed panel of judges included: Caroline de Cabbarus (Principal, Hotspur Design), Noelle McElhatton (Editor, The Antiques Trade Gazette) and Nicholas Somers (Master, The Worshipful Company of Turners). From the over 70 LAPADA members standing at the…
Antique Guides
LAPADA member Serhat Ahmet talks about collecting Meissen Porcelain, known in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries as the most innovative and sought after by royal courts and the aristocracy; it was called 'white gold', due to its huge expense to purchase.
Only during the past century have oriental rugs become valued throughout the world as works of art. Collectors are often attracted to these handcrafted pieces by the desire to own a part of the rich and colourful history behind this art form - whilst, moreover, such works have the ability to transform interiors into extraordinary spaces.
LAPADA member David Hickmet advises on how to judge the authenticity of antique bronze sculpture
LAPADA dealer Sean Clarke of Christopher Clarke Antiques offers insight into collecting campaign furniture.
LAPADA member Catherine Hunt shares her expertise about collecting Chinese ceramics.
LAPADA member Jeroen Markies shares his expertise about Art Deco furniture.
LAPADA dealer Anthea Gesua of Anthea AG Antiques gives us her top tips for buying an antique engagement ring.
Collecting Sculpture - 5 practical tips for new collectors, from buying to care and display