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The best fairs and auctions around the UK in June. Plus we round up six dealers selling antique wicker, and Joe Robinson gives us a glimpse of his working life at Dreweatts<\/em><\/p>\n\n

COMPILED BY ROSANNA <\/strong>MORRIS <\/strong>& <\/strong>CAROLINE <\/strong>WHEATER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Check ahead <\/strong>Please contact event organisers to check for postponements & last-minute cancellations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

FAIRS AROUND THE UK<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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North & Scotland<\/p>\n\n

4th <\/strong>Leeds Vintage Market, Kirkgate Market, Leeds, LS2 7HY. <\/span>advintageous.co.uk<\/a>; @advintageousvintagefairs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

4th <\/strong>Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JS. 07985 <\/em>181120; <\/em>roseandbrownvintage.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

10th\u201312th <\/strong>The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair, The Pavilions of Harrogate, Railway Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ. <\/span>01278 <\/em>784912; <\/em>cooperevents.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

12th <\/strong>Glasgow Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair, Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 31 Bellahouston Drive, <\/span>Glasgow, G52 1HH. 07960 <\/em>198409; <\/em>glasgowantiquefair.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

25th <\/strong>Hexham Indoor Vintage Flea & Antique Fair, Hexham Mart, Hexham, <\/span>Northumberland, NE46 3SG. 07931 <\/em>118906; <\/em>antiques-atlas.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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1st <\/strong>Antiques and Home Show, Lincolnshire Showground, nr Lincoln, <\/span>LN2 2NA. asfairs.com<\/a>; <\/em>@asfairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n

2nd\u20133rd <\/strong>Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY. <\/span>01636 <\/em>702326; <\/em>iacf.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>11th\u201312th <\/strong>Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair, Oswestry Showground, <\/span>Park Hall, Oswestry, SY11 4AB. 07584 <\/em>357808; <\/em>josevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>12th <\/strong>Bibury Antiques Fair, The Village Hall, Church Road, Bibury, Gloucestershire, GL7 5NR. <\/span>07977 <\/em>936882; <\/em>biburyantiquesfair.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

18th\u201319th <\/strong>Shrewsbury Flea, West Midlands Showground, Berwick Road,<\/p>\n\n

Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF. josevents.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

19th <\/strong>Antiques and Collectors Fair, Himley Hall, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4DF. <\/span>01384 <\/em>817817; <\/em>himleyhallandpark.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>25th\u201326th <\/strong>The Bingley Hall Antique Home & Vintage Fair, Stafford Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. <\/span>continuityfairs.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

26th <\/strong>Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, <\/span>Worcs, WR13 6NW. b2bevents.info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

27th <\/strong>Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair, Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, <\/span>NG24 2NY. iacf.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

29th <\/strong>Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair, Rutland Showground, Oakham, LE15 7TW. <\/span>stagsheadevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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11th <\/strong>The Norwich Brocante, St Andrews Hall, St Andrews Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1AU. <\/span>07921 707116; norwichbrocante.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

12th <\/strong>Antiques & Collectors Fair, Sarratt Village Hall, The Green, Sarratt, <\/span>Herts, WD3 6AS. marcelfairs.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

12th <\/strong>The Grand Brocante, Riddlesworth Hall, Diss, IP22 2TA. <\/span>ablackdogevent.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>13th <\/strong>Mid Suffolk Mondays, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT. 01449 <\/em>797175; <\/em>stonhambarns.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

19th <\/strong>Antiques & Vintage Fair, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, <\/span>Bedfordshire, SG18 8JH. 07887 <\/em>648255; <\/em>marcelfairs.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

25th\u201326th <\/strong>Long Melford Antiques and Vintage Fair, The Old School, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9DX. <\/span>07837 <\/em>497617; <\/em>melfordantiquesfair.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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GARDEN GIRLS SUMMER SALE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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A group of friends and antiques lovers based in West Sussex hold small, fun fairs throughout the year in each other\u2019s gardens and pretty rural locations. The next fair is at the picturesque Copsale Hall on 19th June, where a small group will be selling French, Dutch, Swedish and English furniture and tableware, as well as plants, garden tables and chairs, urns and more. As it\u2019s Father\u2019s Day, all dads visiting will be offered a free beer and homemade sausage roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copsale Hall, Copsale, West Sussex, RH13 6QT. @the_garden_girls_sales<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

South<\/h4>\n\n
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2 FOR 1 OFFER: 4th <\/strong>Wanstead Vintage, Wanstead United Reformed Church, Nightingale Lane (off Wanstead High Street), E11 2HD. wansteadvintage.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

4th <\/strong>Vintage & Very Nice, The Assembly Rooms in Chichester. @vintageverynice; <\/em>vintageandverynice.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>5th <\/strong>Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair, Village Hall, East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE. <\/span>07790 <\/em>126967; <\/em>cameofairs.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>5th <\/strong>Vintage Market at the Mansion, The Mansion, Beckenham Place Park, <\/span>London, BR3 1SY. solastcenturyfair.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

9th <\/strong>White Door Brocante, The Barn, Goosecroft Lane, Purley-on-Thames, <\/span>Berkshire, RG8 8BW. whitedoorbrocante.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

11th <\/strong>Whitstable Brocante, The Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD. <\/span>07903 <\/em>286144<\/em><\/p>\n\n

11th\u201312th <\/strong>London Map Fair, Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR. londonmapfairs.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

12th <\/strong>Lingfield Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Fair, Lingfield Park Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ. <\/span>01293 <\/em>690777; <\/em>lovefairs.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>12th <\/strong>Adams Antiques Fair, Lindley Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE. <\/span>020 <\/em>7254 <\/em>4054; <\/em>adamsantiquesfairs.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>12th <\/strong>So Last Century Vintage Market, AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, <\/span>London, SE15 1NL. solastcenturyfair.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

12th <\/strong>Antiques & Brocante Street Market, West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DN. <\/span>acvrevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>14th & 28th <\/strong>Sunbury Antiques Market, Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, <\/span>Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. 01932 <\/em>230946; <\/em>sunburyantiques.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

17th\u201319th <\/strong>The Decorative Home & Salvage Show, Beale Park, Reading, <\/span>RG8 9NW. asfairs.com<\/a>; <\/em>@asfairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n

18th\u201319th <\/strong>Detling Antiques, Vintage and Collectors Fair, The Kent County Showground, Detling, nr Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF. <\/span>01636 <\/em>676531; <\/em>b2bevents.info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>19th <\/strong>Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, <\/span>London, W8 7NX. 020 7503 9171; frockmevintagefashion.com<\/a>; <\/em>@frockmevintagefair<\/em><\/p>\n\n

19th <\/strong>Antique & Brocante Street Market, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AA. <\/span>acvrevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

19th <\/strong>Sandown Antiques Home & Interiors Fair, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9A J. <\/span>01932 <\/em>230946; <\/em>sunburyantiques.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

21st\u201322nd <\/strong>Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair, South of England Showground, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. <\/span>01636 <\/em>702326; <\/em>iacf.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

23rd\u201326th <\/strong>The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, Grand Hall, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX. <\/span>olympia-art-antiques.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

24th\u201325th <\/strong>The Country Brocante Summer Fair, The Meadows, Loxwood, West Sussex, RH14 0AL. <\/span>thecountrybrocante.co.uk<\/a>; <\/em>@thecountrybrocante<\/em><\/p>\n\n

26th <\/strong>Peckham Salvage Yard, Copeland Park, Peckham, <\/span>SE15 3SN. hackneyfleamarket.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>26th <\/strong>Dorking Halls Antiques & Decorative Arts Fair, Dorking Halls, <\/span>Reigate Road (A25), Surrey, RH4 1SG. dovehousefineantiquesfairs.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>26th <\/strong>London Antique Textiles and Tribal Art Fair, Hilton London Olympia Hotel, 380 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NL. <\/span>pa-antiques.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

29th <\/strong>Wembley Park Antiques Market, Canada Gardens, Canada Lane, <\/span>Wembley, London, HA9 0HX. 01905 <\/em>26100; <\/em>wembleyantiquesmarket.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

30th\u20136th July <\/strong>Masterpiece London Art Fair, South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, SW3 4LW. masterpiecefair.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

West & Wales<\/h4>\n\n
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5th <\/strong>The Frome Independent \u2013 More Than a Market, Frome town centre, Somerset, BA11 1DS. <\/span>thefromeindependent.org.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

10th\u201312th <\/strong>Shepton Mallet Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, <\/span>Somerset, BA4 6QN. 01636 <\/em>702326; <\/em>iacf.co.uk<\/a>; <\/em>@iacfantiquesfairs<\/em><\/p>\n\n

19th <\/strong>Salvage Fair, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AB. <\/span>salvagefairs.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

25th <\/strong>Saundersfoot Vintage, Antique & Makers Market, Regency Hall, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 9NG. <\/span>@mischievous_cow_events<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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DEALER ROUND-UP<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6 dealers for vintage & antique wicker<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Add rustic appeal with a host of woven wonders<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arcadia Antiques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re after a wicker basket, a good place to start hunting for one is Arcadia Antiques run by Jack Harness from a farm in Warwickshire. Faux bamboo pieces also sometimes feature in the vast assortment of stock, which focuses on decorative furniture. arcadiaantiques.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beall & Bell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Insta account offers a lovely mix of pale and interesting pieces, many of which tend to be pine, bamboo, cane, rattan and wicker \u2013 big stars of interiors at the moment. We love the wicker floor lamps sold recently. It\u2019s New York-based, but worth perusing for inspiration and wicker appreciation. @beallandbell <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bohome Interiors <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becky Wilson launched her Instagram business Bohome Interiors in 2020. Scrolling through her grid is a delight, as she shares inspiring interior shots, her handmade textile and upholstery pieces, and her vintage and antique finds. She has a penchant for wicker, so every so often she\u2019ll sell wicker baskets, lampshades and furniture. @bohomeinteriors <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lorfords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A collection of multiple dealers and hundreds of items, Lorfords usually has something you\u2019re on the lookout for and there\u2019s a good offering when it comes to wicker. Current pieces on the website include an early 20th-century wicker mannequin, French Champagne harvest baskets, chairs and a garden table. <\/span>lorfordsantiques.com<\/a>; @lorfordsantiq<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manfred Schotten Antiques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An excellent Father\u2019s Day present could be a vintage wicker fishing creel, perhaps, which appear among Cotswolds dealer Manfred Schotten\u2019s antique sporting finds. sportantiques.co.uk<\/a>; @manfredschottenantiques <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tallboy Interiors <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As vintage and antique wicker pieces are not always bountiful, be sure to check in on Matt Dixon\u2019s inventory from time to time, as wicker pieces appear now and then, particularly chairs and the odd screen. tallboyinteriors.co.uk<\/a>; @tallboyinteriors <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alice Roberton <\/strong>talks to Richard Burgoin of Arthur Swallow Fairs\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Arthur <\/em>Swallow Fairs was established in 1995 by my late father Peter Burgoin. My brother Marc and I developed a taste for the \u2018trade\u2019 pretty young. We helped with event set-up and learnt a lot about what makes a good fair and, in 2008, we took over the running of the business along with my wife, Anna. With our young children already showing a healthy interest in fairs, it\u2019s throughand-through a family business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Hosting everything from fastpaced one-day markets to relaxed three-day boutique home shows, our focus is aimed at the antique, salvage and vintage market. What\u2019s great is that these fairs, markets and shows are suitable for everyone, from collectors through to home renovators; we firmly believe that antiques are for everyone, so we welcome families and encourage the younger generation to discover the joys of hunting for beautiful old pieces. The environmental and financial benefits of buying \u2018preloved\u2019 is huge and we\u2019re seeing more and more people of all ages choosing old over new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Our three-day Decorative Home & Salvage Show 17th\u201319th June at Beale Park in Berkshire is our newest. Launched three years ago, it takes place in a stunning Thames-side field just outside Pangbourne. With on-site catering and a bar, the atmosphere is always relaxed and a good browse through the 70-plus stands could see you picking up a \u00a31 bargain or making a serious investment. At last year\u2019s show I bought a Victorian oil painting of a handsome bearded chap in the most beautiful gilt frame \u2013 our home is full of interesting old pieces, but this is definitely my favourite purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018After 11 years, I still get excited when we open the gate on the first day \u2013 I\u2019ll never tire of watching a queue of happy faces enter in anticipation of falling in love with pieces for their homes and gardens. Our exhibitors, many of whom come down from the north specially to exhibit with us, make a huge effort to save their best stock and set their stands up beautifully. If you buy something large, you can drive on-site to pick it up or the dealer may be able to arrange delivery. Either way, there is always help on hand.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit asfairs.com<\/a> or Instagram @asfairs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

JUNE AUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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7th <\/strong>Antiques & Collectables, Special Auction Services, Plenty Close, off Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, <\/span>RG14 5RL. specialauctionservices.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

8th <\/strong>Country House Sale, Mallams, Grosvenor Galleries, 26 Grosvenor St, <\/span>Cheltenham, GL52 2SG. mallams.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

9th <\/strong>The Interiors Sale, Cheffins Fine Art, Clifton House, 1&2 Clifton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7EA. <\/span>cheffins.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

10th <\/strong>Connoisseur 18th & Early 19th Century Ceramics Auction, Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS. <\/span>hansonsauctioneers.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

11th & 24th <\/strong>Antiques & Interiors, Tennants, The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG. <\/span>tennants.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>14th <\/strong>Orientalist Art, Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR. <\/span>bonhams.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

14th\u201315th <\/strong>Fine Interiors, Sworders, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8GE. <\/span>sworder.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

15th <\/strong>Fine Arts & Crafts, Woolley & Wallis, 51\u201361 Castle Street, Salisbury, <\/span>Wilts, SP1 3SU. woolleyandwallis.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

15th <\/strong>The Oxford Library Sale, Mallams Auctioneers, Bocardo House, St Michael\u2019s Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB. mallams.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>15th <\/strong>The Summer Auction, Halls, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, <\/span>Shropshire, SY4 3DR. fineart.hallsgb.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

15th <\/strong>The Music Auction, Anderson & Garland, Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1BF. <\/span>andersonandgarland.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

16th <\/strong>Modern Art & Design Auction, Anderson & Garland, Anderson House, Crispin Court, Newbiggin Lane, <\/span>Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1BF. <\/span>andersonandgarland.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>16th <\/strong>Scottish Paintings & Sculpture, Lyon & Turnbull, 33 Broughton Place, <\/span>Edinburgh, EH1 3RR. lyonandturnbull.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>17th <\/strong>The Book Auction, Duke\u2019s, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorset, <\/span>DT1 1GA. dukes-auctions.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

21st\u201322nd <\/strong>Pictures, Antiques & Interiors, The Cotswold Auction Company, Bankside Trading Park, Love Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YG. <\/span>cotswoldauction.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

22nd <\/strong>Fine Glass and British Ceramics, Bonhams, Montpelier St, Knightsbridge, <\/span>London, SW7 1HH. bonhams.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>23rd <\/strong>General Toy & Camera Auction, Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS. <\/span>hansonsauctioneers.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

23rd\u201324th <\/strong>The Collectors Sale Including Watches, Fieldings, Mill Race Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1JN. fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

24th <\/strong>The Friday 500, Bellmans, Newpound, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0AZ. <\/span>bellmans.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

25th <\/strong>20th Century Design, Tennants, Harmby Rd, Leyburn, N Yorks, DL8 5SG. <\/span>tennants.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>28th <\/strong>Collectors and Toys, Capes Dunn, 40 Station Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3QT. <\/span>capesdunn.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

<\/em>29th <\/strong>Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks, Woolley & Wallis, 51\u201361 Castle St, <\/span>Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 3SU. woolleyandwallis.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

29th <\/strong>Fine Art & Antique Auction, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers, The Joyce Building, Station Rd, Whitchurch, <\/span>Shropshire, SY13 1RE. trevanion.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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AUCTION INSIDER<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n

Joe Robinson<\/h4>\n\n
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We peek into the busy working life of the head of house sales and private collections at Dreweatts in Berkshire<\/em><\/p>\n\n

As children we\u2019d often be taken on visits to stately homes and I would always want to look inside, rather than play in the adventure playgrounds. Belton House and Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire were our local houses, and on walking holidays to Derbyshire we\u2019d visit Chatsworth. I read History at university and, in my third year, had an epiphany that working in the art market could marry my interest in beautiful things with a business element. I love the fast pace of the auction world and the fact that no day is the same.<\/p>\n\n

My first job in 2016 was working for the deputy chairman of Christie\u2019s. He was an amazing mentor and I learnt so much. I joined Dreweatts\u2019 business development department in 2018, and have since helped to build the House Sales and Private Collections department, working on auctions such as Kingston Lisle Park, the Collection of the 3rd Baron Wraxall, the Collection of Sir William Whitfield CBE, and Aynhoe Park. As well as building brand awareness of Dreweatts, my job is to create a sense of anticipation and excitement around a house sale, and to unravel and promote the key provenances and stories of these collections, which can stretch across generations. We always do a printed catalogue to create <\/span>a lasting legacy for our clients \u2013 parting with family history can be an emotional experience.<\/p>\n\n

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This 200-year-old-plus portrait of the Princess of Wales and her daughter by Maria Cosway made \u00a362,400.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n

The sale \u2018Weston Hall and the Sitwells: A Family Legacy\u2019, held last November, was a real highlight. The collection had been amassed since the early 18th century. <\/span>One of my favourite lots was the c1800 oil painting, Portrait of Caroline, Princess of Wales and her daughter Princess Charlotte <\/em>by Maria Cosway. Another was the address book of early 20th-century poet and critic, Edith Sitwell, which contained waspish notes about figures such as Noel Coward and The Queen Mother. It was a fascinating insight into her sharp character.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The best fairs and auctions around the UK in June. 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