LAPADA Fairs

LAPADA, the largest association or professional dealers in the UK, stages a major London fair each year at which only members can exhibit. The public can buy with confidence at LAPADA fairs which are carefully vetted by teams of independent experts for authenticity and quality. Vetting is a procedure whereby every item displayed at a fair is examined by a team of experts in the field to ensure that they are accurately described. This should give added confidence when buying, in the same way that you can have confidence when buying from any dealer who is a member of a professional association such as LAPADA.

You should always be given an invoice with a proper description of the items you have bought, whether at a fair or at a shop or gallery: this will be essential if there is a problem later. In addition all exhibitors, as members of LAPADA, must abide by the Association's strict Code of Practice. No datelines are imposed so the exhibits can range from antiquity to the present day, but no reproductions are permitted.

Our flagship Berkeley Square fair offers members the opportunity to exhibit at a glamorous, well-organised and friendly event. In addition two other major fairs are held in association with LAPADA ; The Olympia Fine Art and Antiques Fair and The Winter Fine Art and Antiques Fair. These events are not exclusively for LAPADA members although a large number of exhibitors do belong to The Association and are organised by Clarion Events, not exclusively by LAPADA.

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is set within Berkeley Square, historic heart of the vibrant fine art arena that is Mayfair. Diversity and quality is key, attracting a wide audience of international and local buyers.

Exhibitors are experts in a wide range of disciplines, from medieval works of art to contemporary fine art, rare furniture and clocks to exquisite jewellery, sculptures and silverware, European porcelain to ceramic art, glass, coins & medals, maritime and aeronautical artefacts to objets vertu and all manner of collectors' curiosities.

t 020 7823 3511

www.lapadalondon.com

Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair

London’s most established art and antiques fair will take place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 16th June, 2013. Now in its 41st year, it attracts over 30,000 visitors and has for many years, been a destination for buyers searching for high calibre pieces.

Around 200 specialist dealers from around the world keep their best pieces for this annual event. The array of stock for sale ranges from traditional and decorative furniture to contemporary art and includes: 20th century furniture and design, paintings and watercolours, silver, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, kitchenalia, lighting, carpets, Art Deco, clocks, sculpture, fossils, mirrors and natural history.

With prices ranging from £500 to £1 million the fair accommodates every level of buyer. Both first-time and seasoned collectors can be reassured by the knowledge that every single piece has been checked by a 100-strong team of trade experts, who 'vet' the show before it opens to ensure all pieces are genuine, of good quality and have the correct labelling.

t 020 7384 8148

www.olympia-art-antiques.com

The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair

4-10th November 2013

The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair at Olympia is held in association with LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers and BADA, The British Antique Dealer's Association.

The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Far is a long-standing, glamorous annual event and is the only of its calibre held at this time of year in London. The fair is renowned for its exceptionally fine furniture, art, traditional antiques and its inspiring and elegant presentation. Exceptional, often rare, examples of glass, ceramics, textiles, clocks, prints, sculpture, Asian art, lighting, Art Deco, mirrors and maps are also featured.

Some 140 British and international dealers participate in the Fair, which offers endless inspiration for collectors, interior designers and those looking for original Christmas presents.

Visitors can be reassured by the knowledge that every item has been carefully checked for authenticity and correctly labelled by over 100 experts.

t 020 7384 8148

www.olympia-antiques.com