My team and I are excited about our new fair opening in the g rounds of
Petworth HousethedayaftertheGeneralElectionandrunning forthreedays
(Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May). We areoverwhelmed by the support we are
receiving fromtheNationalTrust,SmithsGore,UppertonVineyards, Petworth
Business Association (PBA), Petworth Antiques And Decorative Arts
association(PAADA)andothers.
LAPADATheAssociationofArt&AntiquesDealers,
the UK's larg est org anisation forprofessional
dealers, is hosting a talk 'What to look for when
buying antique furniture' forinterested visitors,
whichwillbeheldinPetworthHouse'sAuditRoom
from 5.30pm on the Friday. This short talk is free
(see below to book your place) and will g ive you
t h eopportunity to ask pertinent questions, before
returning tothefair.
Wehaveselectedtwocharitiestojoinusatthefair,
the National Trust's Lig hting Project at Petworth
HouseandtheDavidShepherdWildlifeFoundation.
Petworth Houseis home to important works of art
andg reatcarehasbeentakentofindtherig httype
and style of lig hting , which is quite an investment.
The David Shepherd WildlifeFoundation fits
perfectly with the fair, as we have a number of exhibitors selling wildlife
inspired painting s and sculptures, including works by David Shepherd
himself,hisdaug hterMandyShepherdandg rand-daug hterEmilyLamb.
The Spread Eag le Hotel & Spa in Midhurst, just 15 minutes down the road
from Petworth,has a special treat for g uests booking to stay over the fair's
dates – each receives aDavid Shepherd print.One of the oldest coaching
inns in Eng land, the hotel dates back tothe 15th century, boasting Queen
Elizabeth I among st its former g uests.The Spread Eag le'sindividual rooms
arefurnishedwithantiquesandtreasures,theperfectplacetoreturntoafter a
busy day antiques hunting .Stephen Morris Shipping will be on-site and can
lookafter safe delivery of your purchases to your home anywhere around the
world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Petworth or one of our other events
laterthisyear.
Ing ridNilson
Director,TheAntiquesDealersFairLimited
THE PETWORTH PARK ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 May 2015
Supported by Smiths Gore and Upperton Vineyards
Photo:MartinOffer
Venue:
TheMarquee,PetworthPark,Petworth,WestSussexGU280QY
PetworthHouseisopen11.00–17.00(partsonlyonFriday).
Some 40 exhibitors are offering a wide and eclectic mix of antique and
contemporaryfine art, antiques and antiquities. Traditional and country
furniture, oriental carpets,ceramics, silver, clocks, jewellery, g lass, objets
d'art, bronzes and outdoor sculpturecanbefoundatthislauncheventinthe
700 acre deer park surrounding Petworth House,the West Sussex house that
inspiredsuchg reatartistsasJMWTurnerandJohnConstable.
Tickets:
£10 each, includes complimentary access to Petworth House and
Park.
FreeentryforNationalTrustmembers.
FreeTalk: Friday 8 May 2015, 5.30pm, The Audit Room, Petworth House,
hosted byRebecca Davies, Chief Executive of LAPADA The
AssociationofArt&AntiquesDealers.
'What to look for when buying antique furniture' – Two expert
dealers in conversation discussing styles, provenance and patina.
How to spot g ood and bad restoration, and how to care foryour
antiquefurnituresoitmaylastforanother100years.
Tickets are free from [email protected] or pick one up at the
fair.
Transport:By Road: A272 Tilling ton Road (antiques fairvehicle entrance at
NewLodg es).Pedestrianentrancethroug hCricketLodg e.
Ample free parking in the specially located antiques fair car park
inPetworthPark(followAntiquesFairAAsig ns).
Courtesyshuttlebusto/fromPetworthTownCentre.
Nearest Railway Station: Pulboroug h (approx 70 minutes from
LondonVictoria).
NearestAirports:LondonHeathrow(42miles),Gatwick(30miles).
Whereto TheSpreadEag leHotel&Spa,Midhurst,WestSussexGU299NH
Stay:
www.hshotels.co.uk/spread-eag le-hotel-and-spa/
TheDiscoverPetworthwebsitelistsmanyotheroptions
discoverpetworth.org /
Catering : Lig htsnacksandrefreshmentscanbefoundinTheMarqueeandin
PetworthHouse'sAuditRoom.
Charities: David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation(charity no 110683) supports
anti-poaching and conservation projects throug hout Africa and
Asia, making a real difference to the survival of critically
endang eredmammals.
www.davidshepherd.org
National Trust's Lig hting Project at Petworth House (charity no.
205846).Overthecourseofthenexttwoyearsamajorfundraising
projectisunderwaytoinvestinrelig hting 200painting sondisplay
in the state rooms with energ y efficient picture lig hts and
historicallycorrectmoulding s.
www.nationaltrust.org .uk/petworth-house
Media
partner:
Website: www.petworthparkfair.com
SAVE THE DATES – confirmed dates of forthcoming fairs
Friday11–Sunday13September2015
The Antiques & Fine Art Fair at Harewood, The Marquee, Harewood House,
Harewood,Leeds,WestYorkshireLS179LQ
Opening Hours:Friday 11.00-18.00, Saturday 10.30-18.00, Sunday 10.3017.00
35stands
www.harewoodfair.com
Friday9-Sunday11October2015
The Esher Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair, Esher Hall, Sandown Park
Racecourse,PortsmouthRoad,Esher,SurreyKT109AJ
Opening Hours:Friday 11.00-18.00, Saturday 10.30-18.00, Sunday 10.3017.00
35stands
www.esherhallfair.com
Thursday7-Sunday10January2016
The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the London Marriott Grosvenor
Square,LondonW1K6JP
Opening Hours:Thursday 12.00-21.00, Friday 11.00-18.00, Saturday 11.0018.00,Sunday11.00-17.00
44stands
www.mayfairfair.com
TICKETS
If you have visited one or more of our fairs or are based within an 80 mile
radiusandhaveg ivenusyourpostaladdress,youwillautomaticallybesenta
complimentary ticket, which allows you and up to two g uests to attend the
fairfreeofcharg e.Ifyouwouldlikeaticketforanyofourotherfairs,please
contactusbyemailortelephoneandwewillarrang ecomplimentarytickets
foryou.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Allitemsforsaleatourfairsarevettedforqualityandauthenticity.Exhibitors
are predominantly members of either of the two larg est associations of
professional dealers - LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers or
the British Antique Dealers’ Association – both of which have codes of
conduct to which their members must adhere.Consequently, you have
recourse in the unlikely eventthere is a dispute over anything you have
purchased.
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