Reframing Juan de Valdés Leal - The Conversion and Baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose, Saint Louis Art Museum.
Article courtesy of BADA Members Paul Mitchell Ltd.
Juan de Valdés Leal (1622-90), The conversion and baptism of St. Augustine by St. Ambrose, 1673, o/c, 165.4 x 109.2 centimetres, Saint Louis Art Museum. (Image 1).
Inherited editor Beth Hodges interviews contemporary furniture maker and designer Gordon Monk.
Blanc de Chine, a French term which literally translates as ‘white from China’, is the collective term given to a specific style of fine white Chinese porcelain. Popularised during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), the genre is also known as Dehua porcelain, as the ceramics were predominantly produced at the Dehua kilns in the province of Fujian, in South China.
Introduced to the UK from the late 18th century and popular throughout the 19th century, a rummer is a type of drinking glass defined by its large bowl, short robust stem and a solid broad foot.
Inherited editor Beth Hodges interviews contemporary silversmith and jewellery maker Alex O’Connor.
B: Firstly, please could you introduce yourself and your practice to our readers who are unfamiliar with your work
A: My name is Alex O’Connor and I am primarily a silversmith, as well as a jeweller. I have been doing this since 2017.
B: Could you talk me through a few of the techniques applied in your work?
Famously referred to in his obituary as, “the father of modern landscape painting in watercolours”, Paul Sandby was born in Nottingham, the son of a weaver. There remains some confusion around Sandby’s exact birthdate with 1725 often given for his year of birth, although we know he was not baptised until 1731.
A Guéridon is a small, circular topped table supported by one or more columns, or by a figural carving, inspired by Ancient Greek or Egyptian architecture. The tables are often ornately carved and elaborately decorated and originated in France and Italy during the mid-17th century.
They were originally designed as a practical and convenient surface for placing a candelabra or decorative vase and due to their small stature, could easily be relocated within a room or house, as and when required.
The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading cultural tour operator, Kirker Holidays.
The exciting collaboration will see Kirker support established BADA events such as the BADA Art Prize, which enters its fourth year in 2024. Kirker will also lend their support to a series of exclusive BADA Friends events including Tea and Tiaras, a celebration of couture jewellery presented by Andrew Prince, whose glamourous creations were used in the popular hit drama Downton Abbey.
BADA Art Prize - Call for submissions
Founded in 1918, the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is the leading UK trade association for the fine art and antiques community. Many members are internationally recognised for their expertise and unparalleled knowledge in their chosen field of speciality, having contributed to many of the world’s leading museums and private collections.
World renowned silversmiths and jewellery makers, the London firm of Garrard & Co have enjoyed nearly 300 years at the heart of the British luxury goods trade.
The company was founded by George Wickes (1698-1761), an enterprising young silversmith and son of an upholsterer from Bury St Edmunds. Wickes served a seven-year apprenticeship with Samuel Wastell before registering his own mark with Goldsmith’s Hall in 1722.
Get to know the people and personalities that make the BADA, as we delve into their businesses, passions, and insights on buying and collecting. Through a series of interviews, we uncover their stories and discover what drives them in the world of art and antiques.
Jeremy Green
In antique British pottery and porcelain, the term bocage is used to describe a decorative floral motif popularised first by Chelsea porcelain and later Staffordshire pottery from the mid 18th century onwards.
The term derives from the Old Norman word ‘boscage’, which was used to refer to shrubs, dense undergrowth, hedgerows or a small thicket of trees.