Penman Art & Antiques Fairs

Art Fairs

Penman Art Fairs are a new series of events to complement the Antiques Fairs.
The general standard is high, being maintained by the careful choice of exhibitors, and some outside vetting. A small Advisory Committee guides the Penman Office in its choice of exhibitors.
Included: paintings, drawings, sculpture. Normally abstracts will not be shown. No resin castings permitted. No prints, but artists' etchings are permitted.
Price rang: £50 to £20,000.
There will be a packing service provided by the Organisers. Preview receptions at each Art Fair the evening before they open, 6-9pm, tickets must be booked in advance.

April 19 - 21: THE CHELSEA ART FAIR

Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London W8.
A new event, encompassing paintings, drawings & sculpure from the Old Masters to Contemporary works (avoiding abstracts).
Admission £3 inc. re - entry. Preview 18th April (£5 includes refreshments. Ticket must be booked in advance).

May 17 - 19: THE COTSWOLDS ART FAIR

Frogmill Inn, A40, Near Cheltenham Gloucester.
24 art dealers in the upper hall, with the possibility of a further 15 in the newly-refurnished lower hall at this historic old inn, for 3 centuries a resting place en route to London from Wales.
Admission £3 includes re - entry. Preview 16th May (Admission £5 includes refreshments. Ticket must be booked in advance)

June 28 - 30: THE WINCHESTER ART FAIR

The Guildhall, Broadway, Winchester, Hants.
In the King Alfred Hall and King Charles Suite. Amid Victorian Gothic extravagance, about 45 cxhibitors can be accommodated in a most unusual layout of stands, with plenty of hanging space.
The halls are on the 1st floor, with a restaurant and a lecture theatre. Preview 27th June (£5 incl. refreshment - ticket must be booked in advance) Admission £2 incl. re-entry.

July 26 - 28: THE MID-SUSSEX ART FAIR

Barkham Manor Vineyard, Piltdown, Nr Uckfield Sussex.
Running concurrently with the Country Antiques Fair. A welcome addition to the existing County Antiques Fair, in a marquee, connected to the thatched barn. 30 exhibitors.
Admission £2 (Combined admission to both Art & Antique Fair £4). Preview on 25th July (£5 incl refreshments bookable in advance)

August 30 - Sep 1: THE SWAN ART FAIR at TETSWORTH

Tetsworth on A40, Oxfordshire.
The Art Fair is in a marquee, to the rear of the Swan, which is a very successful Antiques Centre, housing stock from some 50 dealers, and a restaurant. Admission £2 incl. re-entry. Preview 29th August (Tickets £5 incl refreshments bookable in advance.)

October 16 -18: THE ARMOURY HOUSE ART FAIR

Honourable Artillery Company, City Road, London EC1.
In the Albert Room in Armoury House, where 40 cxhibitors display paintings, drawings and sculpture.
A high quality is maintained, whilst also offering some less expensive items.
(Preview 15th October. £5 incl. refreshment - bookable in advance) Admissiom £3 incl. re-entry.

ANTIQUES FAIRS

Calendar Information 1996

1996 January 11-14: WEST LONDON Antiques Fair

Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8.
High quality, varied, colourful, bright and friendly. Vetted for authenticity.
Antiques over 100 years old for sale, £20 to £20,000 .
Admission £4 incl. re-entry.

February 15-18: CHESTER ANTIQUES SHOW

County Grandstand, Chester Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire.
The Best Antiques Fair in the North West. 50 stands, 8 roomsets, on 3 floors.
Just outside the City walls of historic Chester.
Admission £3 incl. catalogue & re-entry.

March 14 - 23: The CHELSEA ANTIQUES FAIR

Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3.
One of Britain's most traditional, elegant, & prestigious fairs, started in 1956.
Intimate event with 43 of Britain's formost dealers, top quality antiques.
Admission £5 incl, catalogue & re-entry.

July 25 - 28: SUSSEX COUNTRY Antiques Fair

Barkham Manor, Piltdown, Near Uckfield, East Surrex.
23 specialists in an 18th century thatched barn.
Superb catering/tours of winery. Admission £2 to Fair, £2 for conducted wine tour & tasting.
Running in conjunction with the Mid Sussex Art Fair, held in on adjoining marquee. (paintings, drawings & sculpture. Admission to both fairs £4.

August 15-18: WEST LONDON Antiques Fair

Kensinton Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8.
High quality, varied, colourful, bright and friendly. Vetted for authenticity.
Antiques over 100 years old for sale, £20 to £20,000.
Admission £4 incl, re-entry.

September 12 - 21: The CHELSEA ANTIQUES FAIR

Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3.
Traditional, elegant, prestigious but intimate.
Top quality Antiques.
Admission £5 incl. catalogue & re-entry.

Oct 31 - November 3: KENSINGTON Antiques Fair

Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, l.ondon,W8
90 stands of Antiques on 3 floors, with three different periods.
Articles from 3000 BC to 1940 AD. Admission £4 incl. re-entry.

All Penman Fairs are fully vetted by expert committee for authenticity with strict datelines.

If you would like to return to the Art Expositions.

If you would like to return to the Collectors' Corner.

If you would like to return to the Museum Tour.

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