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Lawrence Stephen Lowry -
A Group of People.
- signed and dated 1965 Oil on board - an unmistakable work by one of the 20th century's greatest British artists.
A worthy contender for cash placement instead of the more usual troubled times fair of bonds, precious metals and student lets.
This picture bought in the same year as it was painted from Lowry's
London agent, until recently it has not been seen in public for over 45 years.
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With the current financial turmoil bubbling away in both the Eurozone and the
USA, with the credit rating of the world's largest economy being downgraded and
government bonds in some of Europe's major countries being effectively given
junk status, the jitters are rightly pulsing the veins of traders and investors
alike.
Will my savings be trashed by some hothead at the bank belligerently trading with
my hard earned cash, or my pension fund manager, throwing it all to the wall and getting
into cactus flowers rather than the few remaining stocks that remain worthwhile
investments? Who knows he or she might play it safe and put it all into gold,
right at the top of the market. Reality tells that there are many factors in
play to successful and enjoyable investing, but we are going to take a quick
look at the second part of that statement - enjoyable!
Antiques & Fine Art is a boring pursuit for people who like lots of clutter and
old things lying around their house - well that's what some of our younger
countrymen may think. The large umbrella covering the term "Antiques & Fine Art"
does not mean clutter, it means wonderful things created by artists and
craftsman, with skills that often surpass anything today. Paintings, clocks,
furniture, porcelain; just about anything that oozes quality and that a
person has created as a labour of love, skill and devotion. Things that can be
appreciated for the genius and skill of their creator, whether made or painted
350 or only 50 years ago.
This quality can be enjoyed for generations, and I will re-iterate - enjoyed.
Art & Antiques are not just a piece of paper locked away in a safe or a gold bar
in a vault. Art & Antiques could be something that is hanging on your wall or
standing in the corner of your living room, admired and loved every day.
Finally, when it is decided that it is time to part with something, it may well
be that the particular painting, piece of furniture or timepiece will be worth
considerably more than when originally acquired, quality always shines
through fashion. An imploding market maybe, there is however an alternative.
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The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is staged in a glamorous purpose-built marquee in Berkeley Square, in the heart of London's Mayfair - a very short walk from Bond Street and Piccadilly and ideally situated for both smart shops and some of London's finest restaurants.
Held this week from 21st to 25th September 2011.
The premier fair for LAPADA, the UK’s largest
association of professional dealers, some 90 dealers
will present paintings and objects of exceptional
quality. From medieval works of art to contemporary fine
art, from the finest furniture to exquisite jewellery. Quality and authenticity are the hallmarks of everything
offered for sale. All LAPADA members abide the
Association’s strict Code of Practice and in addition
every piece offered for sale at the Fair is fully vetted
by a team of experts so visitors can buy with complete
confidence. Millington Adams will be exhibiting this
year on stand C41. A complimentary e-Ticket for two can
be found by clicking
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The week after we finish the LAPADA Fair we move to
North Yorkshire, where the Harrogate Fine Art & Antiques
Fair is held from the 30 September to the 4th October at
the International Centre, right in the middle of the
Yorkshire spa town.
As usual it is run in conjunction with the British
Antique Dealers Association (BADA), with some of the top
dealers from around the UK exhibiting a wide variety of
fine art, jewellery, antiques and period furniture.
With a fine dining restaurant and an opening day evening
party, it really is an event not to be missed if you are
in the north, even if you live further afield it
certainly is worth the journey to Harrogate.
Millington Adams are exhibiting on stand 14 as normal at
the back of the hall, we look forward to seeing you
there. For a complimentary e-ticket click
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