The Annual Buxton Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair is returning for a new autumn event at the Pavilion Gardens’ famous Octagon building from 18th – 20th September.
A highlight of the fair will be a late 16th century Spanish MaterDolorosa fragment, a remarkable survivor from the time when
Elizabeth 1 was on the English throne. Says David Sakov from Hawkesworth, dealers from Yorkshire: ‘This is an exceptionally
well carved piece in original condition, that perfectly captures the serenity and beauty of the very best medieval religious art.’
The carving will be shown with a ticket price of £2,000.
Spanish Mater Dolorosa fragment from Hawkesworth. £2,000. *A Mater Dolorosa is a depiction of the Virgin Mary mourning the
suffering and crucifixion of her son, Jesus Christ.
Hawkesworth will also be showing early and vintage Mousemanpieces and associated items by craftsmen referred to as “Yorkshire
Critters”, cabinet makers who branched off from the Mouseman parent company in the 1960s and 1970s to run their own
workshops. Among these exhibits will be a charming carved oak pin dish by former Mouseman craftsman Bob ‘Wrenman’ Hunter whose signature wren carving features prominently. It is priced at £280.
Widely recognised as one of the most important antiques fairs in the calendar of the UK art market, the Buxton Fair features specialist dealers from across the country. Visitors arrive from across the Midlands, Yorkshire and Cheshire to view and buy a selection of the finest pieces currently available.
Several dealers will be showing for the first time. These include Atillia Arts from Cheshire specialising in 19th century English, French and Italian furniture, porcelain, silver plate and clocks; and Art Haus NY Modern showing contemporary paintings, sculpture and limited- edition prints exhibited alongside choice antiques and design. Among works on show will be pieces by Howard Hodgkin, John Hoyland, Takashi Murakami and Walasse Ting.
The fair offers something for everyone, from classic jewellery, silver and ceramics to fine paintings, period furniture, copper and brass, Art Deco and Art Nouveau furniture and decorative items, Persian rugs, fine glass, impressive mirrors, antiquarian maps and prints; Chinese and Japanese collector’s items and much more.
Returning as usual will be Chester’s Farm Gallery with a wide range of ceramics, pictures and collectables. Among their most eye-catching stock will be an elaborate example of the “cloisonné ware” designed by the famous late 19th century master Christopher Dresser, made by Minton between 1868 and 1870. It is particularly striking because of the extensive decoration around the main body and around the neck that is more specifically a Dresser design. And the base is unusually modelled to look like a carved hardwood stand. It is priced at £1,600.
‘We are looking forward to a wonderful fair,’ says organiser Sue Ede. ‘This is a popular event and the longest running antiques fair in the country.’
Among many superb pieces of furniture will be a superb French Art Deco secretaire cabinet dating from circa 1930 and attractively veneered in satinwood and macassar ebony on a solid oak with intricate inlay detail to both the exterior and interior. Measuring 158Cm high, it will be offered by Deco specialists Markies Antiques, priced at £12,500.
Around the fair, Melody Antiques promise a selection of early English town and country furniture, plus pottery rarities, portraits and decorative pieces. Shapiro & Co from London return with fine European and British jewellery and silver including pieces by Faberge; Mark Rowles Fine Art promise a range of superb 19th and 20th century original paintings and Solo Antiques from Lancashire will offer a glittering display of Art Nouveau and Art Deco bronze and silver statuettes, figures and glassware. Galerie Betty Charles will be specialising in paintings, so too Granta Fine Art. Jim Dickinson returns with original antiquarian maps and prints, and Glass of All Ages promise specialist studio glass from leading 20th century designers.
Also showing antique furniture will be Mark Buckley Antiques with inlaid Victorian and
Edwardian pieces; Garret & Hurst specialising in 19th and early 20th century bronze
sculpture, while several silver specialists include Highland Antiques and Stephen Kalms
Antiques.
ADMISSION £7.50.
£5.00 in Advance from Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990782150001?aff=oddtdtcreator
PUBLIC OPEN TIMES:
Friday – Saturday 11am-5pm daily.
Sunday 11am – 4.30pm.
Admission £7.50.
Children free.