Yorkshire’s epic Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns

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Published 23rd Sep 2022, 10:42 BST
'The East Cliff, Whitby’ by George Weatherill, known as the Turner of the North'The East Cliff, Whitby’ by George Weatherill, known as the Turner of the North
'The East Cliff, Whitby’ by George Weatherill, known as the Turner of the North
The Great Yorkshire Showground will host the Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair once again this autumn.

Held in two elegant rooms of the Pavilions of Harrogate venue from 21 – 23 October, more than 45 specialist dealers will be offering everything from traditional and mid-century modern furniture, Persian rugs and fine paintings to statues, ceramics, glass and objets d’art.

The excellent-quality exhibits will include rare and decorative pieces from 1600 to today, with a huge range of jewellery from all eras, period furniture, stylish mirrors and collector's items from the Far East.

‘The Turner of the North’

The excellent-quality exhibits will include rare and decorative pieces from 1600 to today, with a huge range of jewelleryThe excellent-quality exhibits will include rare and decorative pieces from 1600 to today, with a huge range of jewellery
The excellent-quality exhibits will include rare and decorative pieces from 1600 to today, with a huge range of jewellery

Harrogate-based dealership Walker Galleries will be displaying ‘The East Cliff, Whitby’ by George Weatherill, who’s known as the Turner of the North.

Weatherill, who lived from 1810-1890, was one of Yorkshire’s finest watercolourists; born at Staithes, he lived in the Whitby area for his whole life. He started out as a clerk in Chapman’s Bank and remained with the firm until 1860 when he left to become a full-time artist. He was essentially self-taught, although he had some instruction from Thomas Byrd and collaborated with the artist George Dodgson, who became a family friend. His studies of the work of JMW Turner had a major influence on his style.

Weatherill's early work is usually on a small scale, drawn with immaculate draughtsmanship and with a fine clarity of colour, while his later work, from 1860 onwards, clearly exhibits his debt to Turner, the great master of light.

Weatherill captured in his delicate watercolours the unique quality of Northern coastal light and ‘The East Cliff, Whitby’ is an excellent example: this fine painted watercolour depicts the coastal light over the cliffs at Whitby with fishing boats in the distance.

More than 45 specialist dealers will be offering everything from traditional and mid-century modern furniture, Persian rugs and fine paintings to statues, ceramics, glass and objets d’artMore than 45 specialist dealers will be offering everything from traditional and mid-century modern furniture, Persian rugs and fine paintings to statues, ceramics, glass and objets d’art
More than 45 specialist dealers will be offering everything from traditional and mid-century modern furniture, Persian rugs and fine paintings to statues, ceramics, glass and objets d’art

Ceramics and silverware

Among other exhibitors will be Sutcliffe Fine Art, also based in Harrogate, with contemporary and traditional artworks by local and international artists.

They will be joined by Shapiro & Co, specialising in 19th and 20th century British and European jewellery and silver, including pieces by Faberge, and ceramics specialists John Newton Antiques, showing Continental porcelain including silver-overlay pieces, plus East German studio pottery.

Artistry and sustainability

There will also be period furniture, stylish mirrors and collector's items from the Far East.There will also be period furniture, stylish mirrors and collector's items from the Far East.
There will also be period furniture, stylish mirrors and collector's items from the Far East.

“Buying antiques today appeals for many different reasons, from collectors looking to add to their personal collections to people seeking to individualise their homes with choice decorative pieces,” says organiser Sue Ede from Cooper Fairs.

“Art and antiques have a lasting value and can be enjoyed and treasured for generations. For today’s generation, they are the ultimate in sustainable living.”

Opening hours and admission

Opening times are 11am to 5pm on Friday, October 21, Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23. Admission is £5.

The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair will take place at Railway Road, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ.

Full details at http://www.cooperevents.com/harrogate/

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