A painting by Frank Shipsides, a member of the
famous ‘Bristol Savages’ group pf artists, will be a
major attraction at The Cotswolds Decorative,
Antiques & Art Fair at Westonbirt School, near
Tetbury, Gloucestershire from 12 – 14 August 2022.
The impressive oil on canvas painting depicts the
German four-masted ship ‘Passat’, a steel barque
and one of the Flying P-Liners, the famous sailing
ships of the German shipping company F. Laeisz. It
is being towed into Bristol harbour. The painting
will be shown by Bristol dealers Brian Ashbee &
Wes Wortruba at the popular Cotswolds antiques
fair with a ticket price of £675.00.
Frank Shipsides (1908-2005) is remembered for his marine paintings and illustrations of
Bristol, where he lived. He was a leading member of the ‘Bristol Savages’ group of artists,
showing widely in the West of England. He held also held series of solo exhibitions at
Alexander Gallery in Bristol. Today, his paintings hang in the Bristol City Council House,
numerous collections and appear in as illustrations in numerous books on Bristol and its
maritime history.
The German ship Passat by Frank Shipside (1908-2005).
18 x 29ins. £675.00
To be shown by Brian Ashbee.
Featuring art and antiques specialists from across the UK, the
popular summer fair at Westonbirt School is the place to buy
everything from the most traditional antique pieces to the latest in
decorative chic style.
Among the many highlights will be a superb display of Art
Nouveau and Art Deco European sculpture from specialist dealer
Hickmet Fine Art, with works by such renowned artists as Josef
Lorenzl, Bruno Zach, Ferdinand Preiss, Demetrie Chiparus and
Franz Bergman.
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An Art Deco bronze & ivory sculpture
by Demetre Chiparus, dated 1925,
29.5cm tall.
From Hickmet Fine Art. £8,500.Press Information and Images from Duncan Phillips Tel: 01460 30897 / duncan@antiquespr.com
Also exhibiting will be Andy Maule Antiques who
promises automobilia, railway and transport
collectables, scientific instruments and unusual works
of art. Featured will be a pair of 19th century carved
wooden carnival heads priced at £2,850 (right).
Says organiser Sue Ede: ‘This fair is wonderful for
people to come along and find all kinds of decorative
and unusual pieces to furnish their homes in their own
personal style. The fair offers a special mix of vintage,
antique and 20th century pieces with fine art, collector’s
pieces and personal items such as jewellery, silver,
watches and vintage fashion.
Also showing will be Scandinavian by Design with Danish and Swedish furniture and lighting;
King George Antiques, showing architectural salvage, furniture, mirrors, lighting and rugs;
and Plaza with vintage jewellery; Kalms Antiques with fine silver, Leslie Blackford
specialising in decorative objects and furniture; WR Harvey with fine Georgian and Regency
furniture and Dansk Silver by Jane Burgett, featuring Georg Jensen, Hansen and other
Scandianavian pieces.
Cotswolds Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair takes place in the atmospheric setting of
Westonbirt House, now a prestigious school, occupying the Great Hall, Orangery and
adjoining rooms. Stylish antiques, superb paintings, decorative delights and all kinds of rare
and unusual antique treasures go on sale with prices from less than £20 to more than
£20,000. Approximately 40 dealers offer plenty of choice for interior designers and the
seasoned and first-time collectors. In addition, there is a range of exquisite personal gifts
including antique jewellery, watches, mid-20th century designer jewellery and accessories.