A fabulous collection of antiques and works of art go on sale at The 46th Annual Buxton Antiques Fair at the Pavilion Gardens, from 13th – 16th May 2010. ‘We have something for everyone,’ says organiser Sue Ede, who successfully re-launched this annual event last year. ‘From fine Georgian furniture to historic oil paintings, Continental porcelain, contemporary art, sculpture, fine silver, English pottery, stylish Art Nouveau metalwork, chic 1940s jewellery and all kinds of fascinating objets d’art.’ Now in its 46th year, The Buxton Antiques Fair is one of the most prestigious events of the antiques calendar. ‘The fair has always been one of the highlights of the spring season for the whole of the UK art and antiques market,’ explains Sue. ‘Visitors come from across the north and west of England to view and buy. And this year I am delighted to be bringing a number of new exhibitors to add an extra dimension to the range of art and antiques for sale’. Sixty specialist dealers occupy room-set style stands within the charming setting of The Pavilion Gardens building, with its adjacent restaurant and coffee bar.

Everything Vetted

All exhibits on sale at the fair are vetted for quality and authenticity by a committee of experts. Exhibits are offered in a condition ready for people's homes and private collections. 'This ensures that buyers can make their purchases with confidence and is the mark of a good quality fair,' explains Sue, who appreciates that anyone who invests in fine quality antiques needs that kind of reassurance.

Highlights

There will be many rare and special exhibits on sale. Neptune Fine Art from Derbyshire return with a selection of original oils, watercolours and drawings by two of the most famous artists of the past 100 years, L.S.Lowry and Mary Fedden, with prices ranging from around £10,000 to £300,000.

From Sussex, Mulberry House Antiques will be showing a range of fine quality 18th and 19th century English and Continental furniture, so too Melody Antiques from Chester. Early English pottery will be on offer from Roger de Ville from Staffordshire; Persian and Oriental carpets and rugs from M.& N.Rugs from Manchester; and British and Continental porcelain by Meissen and other major factories, from specialist dealer John Newton from East Yorkshire. Among the jewellery specialists, Shapiro & Co. from London promise a glittering display of Russian and French pieces including pieces by Faberge. The 46th Annual Buxton Antiques Fair, 13-16 May 2010.

A number of complimentary tickets are available for Offers and Competitions. The fair is open to the public from 11am to 6pm on Thursday, 11am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, closing at 5pm on Sunday. Admission £5.00.

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