Today we are taking a step back in time to look at one of London's most storied and renowned art fairs, the Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair. The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair was founded in 1934 and became a highlight of the London art world until 2009. The art fair ran every … Continue reading Flashback Friday: The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair
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The Perfect Pairing: A Pair of Gilt Torcheres & Giltwood Table
In our next instalment of 'The Perfect Pairing,' we are looking at a classic ensemble of furniture from the early 18th century known as a pier set. This set would include a pair of torcheres which would flank either side of a pier table with a mirror hung above the table. In the early Georgian … Continue reading The Perfect Pairing: A Pair of Gilt Torcheres & Giltwood Table
Friday is for Females: Elizabeth Gumley
Most, if not all, of the cabinet makers we have focused on in previous posts have been male. Cabinetmaking was a field dominated by men, but that doesn't mean that there weren't successful and prolific female artisans as well. Elizabeth Gumley is a perfect example. Gumley was part of a renowned family of cabinetmakers in … Continue reading Friday is for Females: Elizabeth Gumley
Flashback Friday: Last Summer’s Exhibition, ‘Gilded’
As we prepare for the opening of our summer exhibition, Great Provenances: Exceptional Antiques from Notable Collections, we thought it was fitting to have a brief travel back to last summer when we hosted our exhibition, Gilded: Golden Treasure of Georgian Furniture. For the exhibition last summer, we ran a series entitled 'Anatomy of an Exhibition.' … Continue reading Flashback Friday: Last Summer’s Exhibition, ‘Gilded’
The Tradition of the Torchere
The term torchère comes to us from France and translates to 'torch lamp.' Its purpose is simple (to hold a lamp or light), yet its form is often elaborate and highly decorative. This painting of Medea, the granddaughter of the sun god Helios in Greek mythology, by the Dutch artist Paulus Bor in the 1640s places … Continue reading The Tradition of the Torchere
Anatomy of an Art Exhibition: Starting at the Beginning
We were excited to announce our forthcoming exhibition this morning in our latest Gallery Newsletter this morning (interested in receiving a copy? Email us and we will add you to the list!). The exhibition is entitled Gilded: Golden Treasures of Georgian Furniture, which will run at our St. James's gallery from June 22 to July … Continue reading Anatomy of an Art Exhibition: Starting at the Beginning
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