The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair to be held 18-20 June
Beddingham Nr. Lewes, East Sussex by Frank Wootton, oil on board, £4,750 from Burlington.
PETWORTH
.-The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair is opening in just a few weeks in the grounds of Petworth House in Petworth, West Sussex from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2021, since lockdown delayed its usual slot in May this year. This is the second time the event has had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic - last September the fair was successfully and safely held in its purpose-built marquee in the National Trusts 700 acre deer park to much acclaim.
5 of the best attractions in and around Salisbury you can visit from next week MUSEUMS and other attractions in and around Salisbury will be reopening their doors from Monday (May 17). The next phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions will see cinemas, theatres and museums reopen alongside hotels, hostels and B&Bs. From Monday (May 17) people will be able to meet inside a pub or a restaurant, go to the cinema, and children will be able to use indoor play areas. This is part of the third phase in the Prime Minister’s “roadmap” out of lockdown. Here are some of the arts venues reopening in and around Salisbury:
Young Gallery virtual exhibition THE Young Gallery in Salisbury is preparing to welcome back the public later this month. It is on course to open from Thursday, May 20 but in the meantime it has a virtual art exhibition for art lovers to enjoy. The virtual exhibition, which can be accessed via the gallery s website, allow people to see some of the Edwin Young watercolours. A virtual gallery has been uploaded to the website and can be accessed at younggallerysalisbury.co.uk/edwin-young-watercolours John Bruce, of the Young Gallery Supporters group, said: “In addition to this exciting new option for viewing the work we’ve also set out each image on an individual page where people can comment.
This book opens the new series from the Royal Academy which reveals well-known artists at work. The artists offer insights into their approaches to painting, their opinions, inspirations, philosophies and views on art, with valuable tips for both amateurs and other professionals. Working in a variety of mediums, the books show the artists painting in their studios and also in some of their favourite painting locations around the world. The Art of Elizabeth Blackadder Elizabeth Blackadder RA is one of the best-known and respected artists working today. In this fully illustrated book she works in her Edinburgh studio on a series of paintings that reveal her intuitive approach to her subjects, her originality and her acute sense of composition. The works featured include a large watercolour of tulips and irises, and oil paintings of buildings in Bologna, Italy. She also works on a Japanese scroll, providing insight into the Japanese influence on her work. Her techniques and approaches t
Scottish art sells best in Scotland
Alberto Morocco R.S.A., R.S.W., R.P., R.G.I., L.L.D (Scottish 1917-1999), The Harbour at Camogli.
EDINBURGH
.- A private collection of Scottish paintings received the white glove treatment at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh on February 25. The sale of 75 works offered under the banner A Celtic Vision was 100% sold with the total doubling the pre-sale estimate.
Nick Curnow, Head of Scottish Art at Lyon & Turnbull commented: Our vendor is delighted. The level of interest from bidders was thrilling and some of the sums paid were in excess of retail. It shows once again that Scottish paintings sell best in Scotland.