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This Month
‘Luxury and power: Persia to Greece’ at the British Museum, an auction of Japanese works of art, commemorative ceramics and more…
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Luxury and power: Persia to Greece
4th May – 13th August, British Museum, London
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Lavinia Fontana: Trailblazer, Rule Breaker
6th May – 27th August, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
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Anne Redpath and her Circle
20th May – 8th October, The Granary Gallery, Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Essence of Nature: Pre-Raphaelites to British Impressionists
27th May – 14th October, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Haslemere Artists: A Golden Era
9th May – 24th June, Haslemere Educational Museum
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Fine Japanese Works of Art & Japanese Art
23rd–24th May, Woolley & Wallis
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WIN A LUXURY BREAK IN CORNWALL
We've teamed up with Budock Vean Hotel to offer a two-night break for two
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STYLE & SHOPPING
Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
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PALM HOUSE
Create an indoor oasis with a full-on palm foliage wallpaper then layer similar prints in a smaller scale for your cushions and upholstery
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VICTORIAN DREAMS
Shahs Kay, owner of Victorian Dreams, speaks to Molly Malsom about finding the perfect solution for restoring antique beds, her favourite pieces in the showroom and the joy of the job
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BOOK REVIEWS
Three new releases for your library, coffee table, bedside or bookshelf!
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Behind the Scenes AT THE MUSEUM
Poppy Benner speaks to Ainsley Vinall, Assistant Curator at the William Morris Gallery, about his favourite object in the collection
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A colorful existence
For former Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers, there's nothing better than a project, and her home is forever in flux
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The art of display
Lucinda Chambers’ collections fill every corner of her home, and these ever-evolving arrangements inform and reflect her latest business venture
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Country Pleasures
Nicky Willis relocated to the picturesque village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, to create a tranquil home alongside a stylish shop filled with tempting antiques and bespoke furnishings
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Heart and soul
Paula Goodburn's South African childhood has left its mark, and the sights and sounds of the country inform all aspects of her design
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Celebrating heritage
South African-born Paula Goodburn has woven in elements of South African design and heritage into her English country home. She tells Katie Pike about her most treasured pieces, and how she displays them…
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Paul Martin
takes a break from filming The Great Auction Showdown to reflect on his life in antiques
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Cabinet of Curiosities
This Month: Commemorative coronation medals
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Level UP your collecting
Is your collection getting out of hand, or not quite as exciting to you as it once was? Maybe it's time to take it to the next level, says Emma Longstaff, with a few pointers from the experts
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TOP TIP: Plan a day out at a fair
Fourth-generation dealer specialising in antique lighting and collectable glass
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TOP TIP: Find a challenge
Specialist Art Nouveau and Art Deco glass dealer
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TOP TIP: Get offline & build your knowledge
Antiques enthusiast and specialist arts PR
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TOP TIP: Build a relationship with a specialist
Specialist in fine tea caddies, antique boxes and accessories
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TOP TIP: Know when it's time to stop
Ceramics specialist at Fieldings, and a collector
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TOP TIP: Buy with your heart
One half of the art dealership Panter & Hall
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TOP TIP: Keep things fresh
Collector of 18th-century antiques
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TOP TIP: Buyer beware
Specialist in Clarice Cliff, Moorcroft and British art pottery
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TOP TIP: Give yourself limits
Specialist in early 20th-century art and design
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TOP TIP: Live with your collection
Prolific collector, and an auctioneer and valuer at Bellmans
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THE ART DETECTIVES
Discover the heroic team that tracks down lost or stolen artworks and antiques, then returns them to their rightful owners.
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FLIGHTS OF FANCY
From practical household objects to flamboyant embellishment and imaginative designs inspired by flowers, fruit and even hot air balloons, it's no wonder toleware's popularity is soaring
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THE TALENTED Mr Daniel
Having left Spode to set up on his own, this skilful designer developed innovative designs using traditional methods, says Willa Latham
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Carlton Ware money boxes
With their fun patterns and bright colours, the mid-century designs by Vivienne Brennan are immensely appealing, finds collector Keeley Harris
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STAR SALES
A Gwen John portrait, a Moser sherry decanter, a Bath stone fawn and an abolition of slavery silk banner are Caroline Wheater's auction highlights
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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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Caring for books
Kate Ballenger, Keeper of Palace and Collections at Blenheim Palace, gives an insight into caring for the book collection
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KEEPING PESTS AND DAMAGE AT BAY
Conservation Assistant Martha Raymer shares her advice
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TRAVEL
Travel NEWS, a review of ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE, six of the best KINGLY BREAKFASTS, plus antiquing in PETWORTH
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48 hours in PETWORTH
This bijou town packs a serious heritage punch, and is a magnet for antiques dealers, art galleries, artisans and entrepreneurs, not to mention a prestigious annual antiques fair in May, says Rhiannon Batten
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Six of the best KINGLY BREAKFASTS
Afternoon tea is often regarded as the crowning glory of British dining but breakfast is where the nation's cuisine really shines, says Rhiannon Batten
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FAIRS & AUCTIONS
The best antiques fairs and auctions in May. Plus we round up six dealers in vintage and antique chairs, and Cliona Kilroy tells us about her working life at The Ca7iterbury Auction Galleries
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Cliona Kilroy
We peek into the busy working life of Cliona Kilroy, director at The Canterbury Auction Galleries in Kent
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All the fun of the fair!
Alice Roberton talks to Hetty Purbrick, co-organiser of the Decorative Living Fair, about her experience of both running and visiting fairs
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What am I?
Each issue we take a close look at an unusual antique… can you guess what it is?
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Die Vorlesgeschichte
Der neue Nachbar
