Haughton International Fairs is delighted to announce an exciting new initiative at Art Antiques London, Kensington Gardens, 12-18 June 2014.  This year, for the first time, the fair will host an Asian Art in London ‘Pavilion.’  21 participating dealers from Asian Art in London will exhibit a wide range of antique and contemporary Asian art together in one large pavilion at this year’s fair.  This selling exhibition will showcase a range of outstanding Asian art such as Chinese works of art and textiles, Japanese art, Indian and Islamic paintings and sculpture, Southeast Asian sculpture, bronzes and much more.

Located in one of London’s most fashionable areas, the fair has become an essential destination in the heart of London for a community of collectors and curators from around the world. Set in beautiful parkland, Art Antiques London sits next to the Albert Memorial and opposite The Royal Albert Hall to take place on the historic site of the Great Exhibition of 1851.

“We are delighted to welcome Asian Art in London to Art Antiques London, comments Anna Haughton, the fair’s Co-Director.   “We feel this initiative enhances the important role of Asian art at the fair, both commercially and academically.  We look forward to a successful collaboration with our Asian Art in London colleagues.”

Chairman of Asian Art in London, Max Rutherston, commented that “‘The Pavilion’ at Art Antiques London presents a great opportunity to raise the profile of Asian Art in London for all our participants and to reach out to a new audience.”

The lecture programme at the fair includes a highly anticipated academic lecture on Asian art:  A behind the scenes look at Ming – 50 years that changed China by Jessica Harrison-Hall, Curator of Chinese Ceramics - British Museum and Sir Percival David Collections and Vietnamese Art on Monday 16th June at 11.30 am.  The lecture is a “preview” of the British Museum’s major exhibition to open in Autumn 2014 on Ming courts and their international engagement.  Ming: 50 years that changed China shows how fifty years of the Ming dynasty transformed China in ways which still affect the country we know today. Art Antiques London’s superb lecture programme is a particular feature of the Fair, underpinning the Fair's academic credentials and always receives acclaim from collectors.

June is one of the most important months of the year in London and its world-class art events attract large numbers of international visitors.  Art Antiques London is uniquely positioned at the height of the London “Season” and by exhibiting at this major June fair, Asian Art in London is able to extend the reach of its participating dealers to the summer art season in London.

The participating Asian Art in London dealers are:  DAVID BAKER ORIENTAL ART LTD, London; GREGG BAKER, London; BERWALD ORIENTAL ART, London; BRANDT ASIAN ART, London; PRAHLAD BUBBAR, London; ROB DEAN ART, Suffolk; FLEURDELYS ANTIQUITÉS, London; FRANCESCA GALLOWAY, London; GIBSON ANTIQUES LTD, London; MICHAEL GOEDHUIS, London; GROSVENOR GALLERY, London; HANGA TEN, London; CHRISTOPHE HIOCO, Paris; SYDNEY L. MOSS LTD, London; SIMON PILLING: EAST ASIAN ART & INTERIORS, London; PRIESTLEY & FERRARO, London; ROSSI & ROSSI LTD, London; MAX RUTHERSTON, London; JACQUELINE SIMCOX LTD, London; A&J SPEELMAN LTD, London; THE TOLMAN COLLECTION, London

ART ANTIQUES LONDON

This glamorous fair brings together more than 75 exciting international dealers offering exceptional works of art, furniture, paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, glass, clocks, watches, jewellery, objets de vertu, silver, antiquities and Asian art are among the many different categories included and for sale.

Notes to Editors

The dates for Art Antiques London 2014 are 12-18 June, with the Private View on Wednesday June 11th.

Address: Albert Memorial West Lawn, Kensington Gardens, Queen's Gate, Kensington Gore, London, SW7, UK

The West Lawn is next to The Albert Memorial and directly opposite The Royal Albert Hall.

Tel: + 44 (0)20 7389 6555

Fair Opening Times :

Daily, 11am – 7pm, except Sunday and last day 11am – 6pm.

General Admission: £15.

Art Antiques London Lecture Programme

To order tickets and see synopsis of lectures visit:

www.artantiqueslondon.com/lectures

Bookings either online or by post before Friday 31st May - £10 each lecture.   Tickets purchased at the Fair     £15.00 each lecture

Lecture Programme Sponsor:  Ten Ten Foundation

Lead Fair Sponsor: 1stdibs.com

*Asian Art in London is the internationally acclaimed 10-day celebration of the finest Asian art, held annually in London in November and based around a packed schedule of gallery selling exhibitions, auctions and museum exhibitions and lectures.  Asian Art in London 2014 takes place from the 30 October – 8 November.