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Masterpiece London continues to
attract the 'best of the best' from around the world at the
inaugural Fair from 24-29 June 2010. This innovative event
boasts some of the most illustrious names in the industry,
providing a unique fusion of old and new, with traditional
fine art and antiques juxtaposed with more contemporary
works of art and premium collectors, items. Joining A La
Vieille Russie, MacConnal-Mason, Marchant, SJ Phillips,
Peter Finer and the Tomasso Brothers, Masterpiece announce
further new participants: Anthony Woodburn, Cahn
International, Offer Waterman, Galerie Steinitz, Vanderven &
Vanderven and Wartski. Amongst these names will be the
established founders Mallett, Ronald Phillips, Apter-Fredericks
and Asprey as Masterpiece London seeks to showcase some of
the greatest works on a scale not seen in the capital since
the Great Exhibition of 1851. Re-affirming the capital's
credentials as a leading artistic and cultural hub,
Masterpiece London exhibitors will offer for sale works by
leading international names, including Fabergé, Lalique and
Cartier to name but a few.
Amongst the highlight pieces at Masterpiece London, will be
an exceptional collection of Imperial Fabergé from Wartski,
the leading art and antique dealers, specialising in fine
jewellery since 1865. Visitors will be enthralled by an
Imperial nephrite and enamelled gold dish and stunning
Imperial gem-set and enamelled gold bellpush, both once
owned by Dowager Tsarina Maria Feodorovna and Grand Duchess
Xenia Alexandrovna, respectively. Sparkling alongside these
Fabergé treasures, enthusiasts will be captivated by the
brilliance of Epoque Fine Jewels, offering. Representing the
very finest in Art Nouveau, Garland Style and Art Deco
jewellery, their collection will include a René Lalique
gold, diamond and enamel dog collar plaque, a platinum,
turquoise and diamond 'collier de chien' by Cartier and an
impressive Renaissance Revival rock crystal, ruby and
diamond 'devant de corsage' brooch by Jean Valentin Morel,
depicting the Greek goddess Hera. Elsewhere, a magnificent
monumental Roman sculpture of the torso of Dionysos from an
outstanding collection by Cahn International, is anticipated
to attract widespread interest. Equally majestic, is a
beautifully-ornate pair of late 15th Century kneeling angels
from Richard Philp.
This exquisitely gilded celestial pair is expected to sell
for an impressive £35,000. Demonstrating the unrivalled
diversity of Masterpiece London, visitors can enjoy some of
the most alluring examples of Oriental and Asian Art
alongside exceptional offerings in the fields of modern and
contemporary design. In terms of the former, Gregg Baker
Asian Art will be showcasing an extensive collection of
antique Japanese paper screens including an Edo Period 17th
Century depiction of the battle of Ichinotani, a surprise
attack mounted by the Minamoto in the spring of 1184 against
the Taira clan.
From the contemporary art sector, the highly-renowned Sims
Reed Gallery will be exhibiting a number of original modern
master graphics by European, American and British Artists,
including works by Lichtenstein , Damien Hirst , Hockney ,
Matisse and Picasso. Thomas Woodham Smith, Chairman of the
Masterpiece London Board comments: "the rapidly developing
plans for Masterpiece London continue to excite in terms of
thrilling possibilities for both visitors and exhibitors.
Over the next month a number of major high-profile
collaborations and details of the Masterpieces to be
showcased at the event will be announced."
Masterpiece London 142 New Bond Street London W1S 2BS +44 (0)20 7499 7470
contact@masterpiecefair.com
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