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This Month
Must-see exhibitions at The National Gallery and the Royal Academy, plus an Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts auction, antique punch bowls and lots more…
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Lucian Freud: New Perspectives
Until 22nd January, The National Gallery, London
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Illustrating the World: Woodcuts in the Age of Dürer
21st January – 23rd April, The Holburne Museum, Bath
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Dandy Style
Until 1st May, Manchester Art Gallery
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Dreams and Stories: Modern Pre-Raphaelite Visionaries
Until 26th February, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Surrey
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Spain and the Hispanic World
21st January – 10th April, Royal Academy of Arts, London
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Conversations with the Collection
Until 2025, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One)
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The Hancock Collection – British Art & Design
25th January, Lyon & Turnbull
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NBGW Antiques Fair
28th–29th January, National Botanic Garden of Wales
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STYLE NOW
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
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CASED ANTIQUE JEWELLERY
Catherine Southon, Catherine Southon Auctioneers
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A PLETHORA OF PLAID
Check it out! A selection of tartans, in a range of colour combinations and dimensions, to help you find the one most pleasing to you
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MAYFLY VINTAGE
Helen Hanson, owner of Mayfly Vintage, speaks to Molly Malsom about her favourite stock, the joy of owning her own shop, and supplying antiques to star-studded film productions
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Last-minute gifts for THE HOST
From tipples to candles, these thoughtful offerings will sweeten your arrival and ensure a repeat invitation
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POLLYANNA JOHNSON
With ceramics as her canvas, this fine artist is giving the women of art history a present-day relevance through her playful designs
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Cabinet of Curiosities
This Month: Wassailing
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Minor factories, MAJOR ROLES
In the 19th century canny businessmen got in on the act of ‘making pots’, and they produced some fine pieces to rival many of the greats, says Willa Latham
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Small world
Reflecting our homes as they look and feel today, a new generation is reshaping the Lilliputian world of dolls’ houses, says Rhiannon Batten
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Susie Watson
With 10 shops and a thriving online business, Susie Watson Designs has a well-established reputation for handmade textiles, furnishings, ceramics and rugs – but the path to success hasn’t always run smoothly…
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Ancient Traditions
Inspired by nature, Edward and Emma Bulmer strive to make the festive season as sustainable and beautiful as possible at home in rural Herefordshire
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No place LIKE HOME
For Sharon and Rob van der Kruik, home is where they are at their happiest, surrounded by all that they have created, collected, made and nurtured
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Christmas harmony
Luke and Ben Gibbons have used neutral colours and natural textures to enhance the innate character of their 16th-century farmhouse, which is the perfect setting for festive celebrations
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Simple Pleasures
Stylist Magda Smekens takes a light touch at Christmas, which sees her Belgian farmhouse filled with quirky decorative details and natural greenery
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Road to Damaskus
This cleverly woven one-colour fabric was a sign of great wealth and status throughout the centuries and across continents, and still has a distinctive feel of luxury about it today, says Celia Rufey
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Ring in the New Year
More is more when it comes to eye-catching cocktail rings, so jazz up your jewellery collection this party season with some vintage bling, says Ellie Tennant
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STAR SALES
A decorative Arts and Crafts tile, a Picasso pitcher, a Dinky delivery van and more… Caroline Wheater selects her auction highlights
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CARRIED AWAY
In the 19th century carriage clocks were a traveller’s best friend, offering reliable time-keeping and a touch of elegance in a perfectly sized package - all excellent reasons to start your very own collection today
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LOOKING AFTER CARRIAGE CLOCKS
Simon Allen is director of The Clock Work Shop, with workshops and retail premises in Dorset and Hampshire
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ASK AN EXPERT
Our team answers your valuation and restoration questions… if you have a query, email us at homesandantiques@immediate.co.uk
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WHY I COLLECT Midwinter Pottery
Theresa Manship is a mid-century homewares collector and dealer in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
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RESTORE & RENOVATE
A round-up of VICTORIAN FIRE SURROUNDS, TILE RESTORATION, plus caring for ANTIQUE RUGS
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How to care for ANTIQUE RUGS
Ornate antique rugs and kilims add beauty and character to a room and, treated right, will stand the test of time. Our advice will help you to clean and care for yours…
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TRAVEL
INTERNATIONAL FAIRS from BRAFA to Masterpiece, six of the best WINTER GARDENS, plus FAIRS AND AUCTIONS near you
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EURO STARS
With world-class experts gathered under one roof, international art and antiques fairs offer culture vultures the perfect excuse for a European city break. Huon Mallalieu rounds up the key events to have on your radar for 2023
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FAIRS & AUCTIONS
The best antiques fairs and auctions around the UK in January. Plus we round up six dealers in antique writing desks, and John Rogers tells us about his role at Chiswick Auctions
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John Rogers
We peek into the career and busy working life of John Rogers, silver and objects of vertu specialist at Chiswick Auctions
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All the fun of the fair!
Alice Roberton talks to Danny Sebastian about his love of fairs and what he keeps an eye out for
