FINE ART ASIA 2012 - SCENES AT THE FAIR

SCENES AT THE FAIR

Scenes at the Fair

Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art, London, displayed a pair of rare Imperial carved wood, polychrome and gilt-lacquered ‘dragon’ panels, which made a wonderful highlight at their booth.

Mr Timo Koopman, Director, Koopman Rare Art, London, displays highlights of his antique silver exhibition to prominent collector, Dr Yip Sing Yiu and friends.

Visitors admire exquisite antique jewellery at the booth of Lucas Rarities Ltd, London and Steven Neckman, Miami, USA.

Geoffrey Diner Gallery, Washington D.C., USA, displayed decorative and fine arts, including elegant Art Nouveau Tiffany lamps from the early 20th century.

A collector takes a close look at a piece of jewellery at FD, New York, USA, which presented a collection of exceptional 20th century jewels.

Visitors flocked to Gladwell & Company, London (left) which exhibited masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso.

The beneficiary of the fair was the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, which staged a contemporary art exhibition entitled “Vision” and held a silent charity auction at its booth.

Many Mainland Chinese collectors were among the 19,800 visitors to Fine Art Asia 2011.

The Art section of Fine Art Asia 2011 showcased Old Master paintings; Impressionist and Modern paintings and sculpture; and Contemporary art in a variety of different media.

Toulouse Antique Gallery, Hermosa Beach, California, USA, presented an ornate exhibition of 19th Century European Decorative Arts, which Director Mr John Dugan had pleasure in showing to collectors.

Mallett, London, led by Director Mr Giles Hutchinson, set up a sumptuous display of important English and Continental furniture and decorative art, which proved a magnet for visitors.

Dealers, collectors, connoisseurs and art enthusiasts from all over the world enjoyed getting together at the Vernissage of Fine Art Asia 2011 on Sunday, 2 October, 2011.

Siegelson, New York, mounted a stunning display of fine antique jewellery, including the ‘Vanderbilt Rose’, a diamond brooch c. 1855 by Theodore Fester, and iconic pieces made for royalty and Hollywood stars.

Collectors study scholar’s objects including rare brush pots at the booth of Maria Kiang Chinese Art, Hong Kong.

Veronique Bamps, Monaco, displayed antique and estate jewellery from 1800 up to the 1970s and was encouraged to find interest in top pieces by Guiliano and Cartier, especially among young collectors.

Fine Art Asia is the only fair in Asia to showcase both Antiques and Art. The 8,000- square-metre exhibition hall was specially designed with a classically elegant decor.

While the Antiques section had subdued lighting and an intimate atmosphere, the Contemporary Art area provided a light and bright contrast. Collectors and visitors enjoyed the wide variety of collecting categories on display.

3812 Contemporary Art Projects, Hong Kong, exhibited works by selected emerging and established contemporary artists, inspiring visitors with a fresh look of contemporary art in Asia.

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