Insiders’ tips: Sneak preview of The Pavilions of Harrogate’s antiques fair highlights

Exhibitor Andrew Muir with two Art Deco sugar shakers by Clarice Cliff

Follow our guide of highlights for this summer’s event at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Fine Art Fair from June 14-16. Book tickets now for an online discount.

A wide range of antiques furniture is a top tip for highlights at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the Great Yorkshire Showground this summer.

A superb ‘stickback’ Windsor chair made in Yorkshire in around 1800 will be on sale by Dales Antiques from Kirby Lonsdale. The rare collector’s piece, which has been loved for more than 200 years, is made from ash wood, which gives it an attractive colour and is priced at £2,950.

Dales Antiques will also be selling a wide range of country pieces, which include farmhouse tables, chairs, cupboards, chests and unusual pieces such as an Irish toleware tea canister. Leonard Handley, from the company, is a specialist in 17th and 18th century Delft pottery, which is renowned for its striking blue and white designs – and a selection of pieces will be on sale.

We’ve got a wider range of antique furniture now than for years

Fair organiser Sue Ede

She added: “Our regular exhibitor Mike Melody Antiques has been showing for more a decade and will be offering farmhouse dressers, tables, sets of chairs and many unique pieces. Mark Buckley Antiques, a Yorkshire dealer, will be specialising in fine Victorian and Edwardian ‘town’ furniture, while Peter Bunting Antiques joins us with early oak and country pieces.”

Dancer with a Puma, an exotic bronze figure and a harem dancer by the
Austrian sculpture Franz Bergman, circa 1900, 43cm tall. £7,500. From Hickmet Fine Art. — Dancer with a Puma, an exotic bronze figure and a harem dancer by the Austrian sculpture Franz Bergman, circa 1900, 43cm tall. £7,500. From Hickmet Fine Art.

European figurines and fine costume jewellery

From the 20th century, Andrew Muir Decorative Arts & Design will show speciality pieces from Clarice Cliff and Moorcroft, as well as other leading designers.

Showing Royal Doulton, European figurines and fine costume jewellery will be Candice Horley. Deco by Design specialise in unusual iconic collectables.

Meanwhile, Hickmet Fine Art return with a fabulous collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco bronze sculpture.

Strong range of fine art

The fair is well-known for its strong offering of fine art. At the fair once again will be Haynes Fine Art and Rastall Art from the Cotswolds, Walker Galleries from Yorkshire, as well as Rowles Fine Art specialising in Modern British and contemporary oil paintings and animal sculpture.

Rare and unusual ceramics

19th and 20th century French and European sculpture will be shown by Solo Antiques, while Chester’s Farm Gallery promise rare and unusual ceramics, glass and pictures, and Glass of All Ages present stunning 20th century and contemporary studio glass. Specialists in jewellery will include Plaza, Scarab and Shapiro & Co.

Download discounted tickets now

The fair is organised by Cooper Events of Somerset and will take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate HG2 8NZ, from June 14 -16.

Public opening times are Friday – Sunday, 11am-5pm.

Download early discounted £5 tickets from the website

Or admission on the day is £7.50. Entry for children is free.

For more details visit www.cooperevents.com/harrogate or email [email protected]