Expanded "Masterpiece London" Art, Antiques, and Contemporary Design Fair on ...

LONDON.- The countdown has begun to Masterpiece London, a fair showcasing the best of the best in art, antiques and collector’s items such as classic cars, jewelry, fine wines, and contemporary design, on the South Grounds at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London from June 30 to July 5, 2011 (with a Preview on June 29). Now in its second year, Masterpiece London, which attracted over 18,000 visitors at its inaugural fair in 2010, will bring together more than 150 of the world’s top exhibitors for its 2011 fair, to present a premium cultural experience for international visitors on an unprecedented scale.

Promising and distinctive design aesthetic excellence of Bugatti bronzes, Cartier Cognac Diamonds Pink Picasso masterpiece in London is a fairly new model. Distinguishing itself from other fairs, Masterpiece London offer fine dining hotspots in London Le Caprice, Harry's Bar and Mount Street Deli, courtesy of Urban Caprice, the prestigious event production and catering. Further enhancing the visitor experience, the fair also will offer a full program of events including an educational lecture series from The Wallace Collection in London; a two-day introductory course to the Decorative Arts from Sotheby’s Institute of Art; a series of lifestyle lectures on topics including Champagne and cognac, the luxury automotive industry, watch making, and the iconic London landmark The Savoy; guided tours of the Fair; an extraordinary chamber music soundscape by the new British chamber orchestra Manning Camerata; and the Masterpiece Midsummer Party on Thursday 30 June in aid of the UK charity CLIC Sargent.

"Since Masterpiece London unveiled its plans in July 2009, the response from exhibitors and dealers, collectors, and visitors to this innovative concept has just been overwhelmingly positive," said Nicola Winwood, Fair Director. "Building on the success of our inaugural show, the range and quality of exhibitors this year, our innovative programming, lecture series enticing and tempting culinary masterpiece London 2011 has something for everyone.

How to value my antiques? | Car Boot Sales in the UK

Many of us have collected things for years without ever thinking of their value. Or were the objects left by family members in a will. Many things are too beautiful or precious to throw away, but still end up gathering dust in our attic. Most people would be happy to sell their antiques and collectibles they knew they were getting a fair price for them, but how to value antiques untrained eye. Well, there are few ways to get your antiques valued, some cost money and some are free. The first way is to take your antiques at an auction house.Experts in-house display your articles and research where needed and can give you a price they would be happy to put in their auction for. It may cost a fair bit, but if you put your items in their auction, so they could offer this service free. Remember the most popular auction house the higher the tax, but there is good reason for that because they tend to be much more publicity and attract many more buyers.The second is a lot cheaper, you can take your items to antique fairs and talking to dealers. I would recommend you go to one of the larger antique fairs such as Newark so you can get more than one opinion. But remember the stall holders are trade so will be looking to make a small profit on your item, however they will usually offer you quick cash no hassle sale for your item. If you have lots of items it is always a good idea to buy a pitch at a fair that way you can reach lots of buyers for very little money. The third way brings us into the 21st century. You can now take a picture of your antique or collectable and send it to a website which will come back within 48 hours with a valuation. This service is great but they don’t have to sell the items so don’t get the blame for prices not reaching the estimated figures. And it can get expensive if you have a number of things to value.

Frommer's England 2011

The brick-and-stone structure that exists today contains antique ... well known of which remains Pygmalion, on which the musical My Fair Lady was based. ...

England

September Chelsea Antiques Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London www. penman-fairs.co.uk The Harrogate Antique Fair, Harrogate International Centre ...

Frommer's England 2010

This very prestigious antiques fair is held at Le Méridien Grosvenor House, Park Lane. ... Festival dates and offerings vary from year to ...

Frommer's England 2007

Call & 020/7300- 8000 or visit www.royalacademy. org.uk for more information. ... This very prestigious antiques fair is held at Le Méridien Grosvenor House ...

Frommer's Portable London 2008

Call & 020/7727-0072 or visit www.portowebbo.co.uk for information. Two days in late August (usually the last Sun and Mon). September Chelsea Antiques Fair, ...