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Forbes
28-06-2025
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- Forbes
Top 9 Highlights Of Treasure House Art Fair 2025: From Royal Drawings To Rare Meteorites
Majesty, 2025 by Jill Berelowitz brought to the Sculpture Walk by the artist - Treasure House Fair Courtesy of Treasure House Fair The Treasure House Art Fair 2025 returns to Chelsea this summer for its third and most ambitious edition yet, featuring over 70 leading art and antiquities dealers from around the world. Held in an expanded venue and founded by former Masterpiece organisers Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, this interdisciplinary fair spans centuries and genres—from ancient artefacts to contemporary design classics. Here are nine standout highlights. The Brilliant Bugattis Exhibition LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Thomas Woodham-Smith and sons pose at 'The Brilliant Bugattis' exhibit at the preview of the Treasure House Fair, taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo byfor Treasure House Fair) Getty Images for Treasure House Fair A show-stopping tribute to the legendary Bugatti family—spanning sculpture, furniture, decorative arts and classic cars— The Brilliant Bugattis exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK since 1979. Curated by Bugatti expert Edward Horswell, it features 30 works by Carlo, Rembrandt and Ettore Bugatti, charting their multi-generational legacy in art, design, and engineering. A Childhood Drawing by King Charles III His Majesty King Charles III Dragon boat in full sail, circa 1957 Blue ink and coloured crayons on paper Signed 'P. Charles' lower right. 13' high x 17' wide (Framed) Presented by Robert Young Antiques, London Courtesy of Treasure House Fair. On display at Robert Young Antiques, this charming crayon drawing of a boat—created by a 9-year-old Prince Charles while at Cheam Preparatory School—was gifted to a school matron in 1957. It sold on the first day of the fair for £16,000, offering collectors a rare glimpse into the early creativity of Britain's monarch. Riva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical DesignRiva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical Design Riva Ariston – Italian Icon of Nautical Design Courtesy of Treasure House Fair. Presented by Ventura UK at Treasure House Fair, the Riva Ariston is a symbol of mid-century glamour, famously favoured by film stars and royals from Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot to Princess Grace of Monaco and King Hussein of Jordan. Built between 1950–1976, this sleek mahogany speedboat epitomises Italian craftsmanship and timeless style and has been immortalised on celluloid from Italian cinema to James Bond, remaining a coveted collector's item. Ancient Artefacts at Kallos Gallery An Ancient Greek gold oak wreath Late Classical to early Hellenistic, circa 4th - 3rd century BC L. 35.8 cm, W. 37 gr Richard Valencia / © Kallos Gallery, London Debuting at the fair, Kallos Gallery showcases a curated selection of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian treasures. Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays. The gold wreath was sold for £85,000 on opening night. Aguas Zarcas Meteorite – A Piece of the Cosmos LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Preview of the Treasure House Fair, taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo byfor Treasure House Fair) Getty Images for Treasure House Fair Offered by ArtAncient, the Aguas Zarcas meteorite is a rare carbonaceous chondrite that lit up the Costa Rican sky in 2019 before crashing through a doghouse. Alongside the meteorite, the damaged doghouse itself is on display, offering a cosmic twist to the fair's blend of art, science, and storytelling. Disrupt-Connect: The Sculpture Walk 'Mr. Joy's Surprise' An 18 th -century child's wardrobe in the form of a doll's house Made in England by Edmund Joy in 1709 166 x 146 x 66 cm ; 65 ¼ x 57 ½ x 26 in © Thomas Coulborn & Sons Ltd, UK Curated by Dr. Melissa L. Gustin of National Museums Liverpool, the Sculpture Walk spans three centuries and features 27 works–from a whimsical 1709 wardrobe sculpture named Mr. Joy's Surpri se, to Jill Berelowitz's monumental bronze Majesty artichokes and Massimiliano Pelletti's classically inspired sculptures with a contemporary twist–and leads visitors through the fair and out into the historic gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Dr. Melissa L. Gustin told me at the preview of the fair: 'The earliest sculpture on the walk is Mr. Joy's Surpri se, which is a children's wardrobe from 1709. A lot of people are questioning why it's in a sculpture walk when it's a utilitarian artwork. The reason is that if an object is beautiful and it's in a human home, and made by humans, why is it not sculpture. We've taken that attitude all the way through, putting Antique sculptures next to contemporary artists, with the idea that they connect to humans through many centuries. The antique artworks are here because they still connect to humans, and the contemporary artworks are here because we hope they will connect to future generations. Mr. Joy's Surprise is signed Edmund Joy 1709 on the back, and the only other one that's been found is in the V&A collection. They are both based on Kew Palace, which took its inspiration from Dutch Architecture. Gladiatore Borghese, 2025 by Massimiliano Pelletti, brought to the Sculpture Walk by Bowman Sculpture © Treasure House Fair Dr Gustin includes in her personal highlights Mr Joy's Surprise and also explains: 'Another highlight is Massimiliano Pelletti's sculpture, which is placed right at the entrance to the fair. Pelletti has reimagined the Gladiatore Borghese from ancient times to today. Pelletti's Grandfather restored Michelangelo's David , and he is making work in the same studio. So it represents those connections through time.' Henrik Godsk's Folkloric Modernism Henrik Godsk at Vigo Gallery © Lee Sharrock Danish artist Henrik Godsk fuses early 20th-century Cubism with carnival aesthetics in his bold, stylised portraits. Influenced by his heritage as a seventh-generation fairground traveller, Godsk's works–on display at Vigo gallery–are rich in geometric precision, cultural memory, and a playful tension between handcraft and modernist form. Geometric lines and flattened fields of colour are infused with influences of Modigliani and Russian avant‑garde art, combined with decorative patterns inspired by Godsk's upbringing in the fairground community. Bahraini Abstraction by Rashid al Khalifa Rashid al Khalifa at De Musson Lee Sharrock Representing Bahrain with a solo booth at De Musson, Rashid al Khalifa presents abstract, mirrored paintings with a modernist edge. Known for blending tradition with futuristic geometry, al Khalifa's work adds a distinctive voice to the fair's contemporary offerings. De Musson founder Clementine Perrins told me at the fair: 'I met Rashid 13 years ago and have created bespoke exhibitions for him in the UK, we have worked with Treasure House to showcase his work to a wider audience.' Modernism in Tapestry: Pop Art Meets Aubusson Modern Masters Tapestries booth at Treasure House Fair. Photographed by Lee Sharrock © Lee Sharrock Modern Masters Tapestries showcases vibrant works by icons such as Tom Wesselmann, Joan Miró, Victor Vasarely, Sonia Delaunay, and Alexander Calder. These handwoven pieces, presented by BOCCARA Gallery, celebrate the enduring legacy of Aubusson weaving through the lens of 20th-century art movements. Whether you're drawn to cosmic relics, royal curiosities, or cutting-edge contemporary art, the Treasure House Art Fair 2025 offers a compelling cross-section of global creativity and timeless craftsmanship—all under one elegant Chelsea roof.
New York Times
20-06-2025
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- New York Times
Mozart Played Here, Retired Soldiers Live Here. It's Also the Site of an Art Fair.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home for British Army veterans, has stood in Southwest London for over 330 years, outlasting monarchs, wars and even, according to a 1969 New York Times article, a 'vulgar' invasion of Mod fashion boutiques. Next week, the centuries-old building, just north of the Thames, will be the site of the third edition of the Treasure House Fair, with dealers from London, New York and beyond selling rare works, including paintings by French and Dutch masters, 18th-century English furniture and antique jewelry. The event will have a fitting backdrop on the South Grounds of the hospital. 'When the hospital was opening, we were still persecuting people for witchcraft,' said Tina Kilnan, the heritage manager at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. And Chelsea was still a small village with only some 300 families, not yet even part of London. The hospital was founded by King Charles II in 1681 for soldiers 'broken by age and war,' as they are described in a Latin inscription on the building. The king was inspired by the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, a complex that was originally built for the same purpose. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Irish Examiner
14-06-2025
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- Irish Examiner
Antiques and Fine Art: London calling for Treasure House Fair
No fewer than 70 internationally renowned exhibitors will take part in the Treasure House Fair at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, in London from June 26-July 1. Among leading British dealers taking part are Ronald Phillips, Richard Green, Osborne Samuel, Wartski, Adrian Sassoon, Butchoff Antiques, MacConnal-Mason, Godson & Coles, Koopman Rare Art, Frank Partridge, SJ Phillips, Adrian Alan and Frank Partridge. They will present a spectacular selection of furniture, silver, decorative arts and jewellery. International galleries include three New York institutions: the antique jeweller À La Vieille Russie, silver specialists SJ Shrubsole and the leading authority in antique porcelain, Michele Beiny. "We like to think of ourselves as a festival rather than an art fair," says director and co-founder Thomas Woodham-Smith. His grandmother was the historian Cecil Woodham-Smith, author of The Great Hunger. Phillip Mould will bring the 1932 'Still Life with Fan' by Vanessa Bell to the Treasure House Fair. The Treasure House Fair was founded in 2023 by Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, co-founders of the famed Masterpiece fair which ran from 2009-2022.
Telegraph
04-06-2025
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- Telegraph
Ideas to steal from the UK's poshest bungalow
Since its first edition three years ago, the WOW!house decorator showcase at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour in London has given interior-design aficionados a rare opportunity: the chance to see the work of some of the world's best designers up close and in person. The showcase, essentially a pop-up bungalow (albeit an extremely chic one) which is in situ throughout the month of June, comprises 20 rooms and two garden areas, each of which has been created by a designer given creative free rein. This year's line-up includes Kelly Hoppen, Ben Pentreath, Nicola Harding and Emma Sims-Hilditch, and the results are astonishing: every room, no matter its size, is filled with detail and inspiration, and no surface is left undecorated. Here are some of the lessons we learnt when we took a tour. Clever design can give a newbuild room character and gravitas The morning room designed by Daniel Slowik is filled with character and considered design touches that belie the fact it was built in just five days. That's partly thanks to the exquisite antiques supplied via the Treasure House Fair, the marble fireplace from Jamb, and several imposing portraits, one of which sets the colour scheme for the room. The tobacco-coloured trellis wallpaper and blue cushion and upholstery fabric are both from Nuthall Temple (the brand launched last year by Slowic and his partner Benedict Foley), while ingenious and unexpected elements include the reproduction cornice (£30 for three metres from Simply Mouldings – no need to splurge on expensive cornices, says Foley), and the skirting boards, which are covered in a marble-effect wallpaper by Zoffany, colour-matched to the fireplace. The kitchen island doesn't have to dominate Those who hate a monolithic kitchen island but like the idea of the extra storage it provides, take note of the kitchen design by Ben Pentreath's Studio. Here, a central draper's table with slim drawers for cutlery and utensils at the top and a large open shelf for pots and baskets below functions as an elegant island without dominating the space, and the dresser, with open shelves on which plates and jugs are displayed against a sky-blue painted background, is another characterful touch. The tiny tiled pantry is a clever way to make use of an alcove, with plenty of storage for the things you might not want on display, and a high glazed panel to let natural light in. A stripe and a floral will always go together Emma Sims-Hilditch 's design for a modern boot room imagines the dream 'back of house' space for a family home. Shoe storage and dog-washing areas – the latter, possibly the fanciest we've seen, complete with a brass shower and delft tiles – are separated off by glazed panels that allow the light to flow through, and the botanical wallpaper and floral door curtain are combined with a smart pinstripe wallcovering and tongue-and-groove panelling, giving the room a decorative yet tailored, country-house-style look. The ceiling doesn't have to be white Many of the rooms in the showcase have interesting ceilings, covered in everything from mirror panels, decorative mouldings and wallpaper to swathes of fabric. In each case, the treatment brings an extra dimension to the space: this example, in the 'curator's room' by Brigitta Spinocchia Freund – created entirely with furniture and furnishings by female designers and makers – features a ceiling mural by fashion designer Roksanda, which adds a textural quality and chimes with the typographic sofa below – a collaboration between Spinocchia Freund and artist Louise Gray. Every room needs a bar Many of the rooms feature bar cabinets or drinks trays of some sort, reflecting the continued vogue for at-home cocktail making, but our favourite by far was in the media room designed by Alex Dauley. The room is a masterclass in invisible tech, with a perforated suede wallcovering on the walls and ceilings to disguise the built-in speakers – but the pièce de résistance is the painting, seen on the right of this picture, which slides seamlessly up via remote control to reveal a hidden drinks station. Yellow is having a moment There's much talk of the colour trend for ' butter yellow ', but how do you actually use it at home? Designer Peter Mikic plumped for a vintage Maison Royère armchair that looks particularly comfortable and cheerful in its sunny upholstery, and provides a tonal counterpoint to Mikic's off-white Marshmallow sofa. The room is also testament to what you can achieve with some tester pots: the large-scale artwork is a mural created by an artist using Benjamin Moore interior paints. Old and new look good together If one needed proof that a timeless look can be achieved by layering old and new pieces in the same space, the entrance hall by Victoria Davar and Cox London is a case in point. The room, which is lined with ornate period-style panelling and filled with a sculptural metal chandelier and a mix of antiques and vintage pieces, is also peppered with a few modern touches, notably the framed abstract artworks and the slim, brass Paolo Moschino portable floor lamp. Pattern on pattern can be calming Designer Alessandra Branca 's bedroom mixes several different patterns, from the fabrics covering the walls and the four-poster bed to the customised E Braun & Co bedlinen, yet the overall effect is calming rather than jarring, thanks to the soothing colour palette of coral pinks, soft browns and off-whites. The antique-gilt scallop wall lights by Collier Webb above the bed add to the subtly glamorous theme. You can use fabrics in the bathroom Many think of the conventional shower curtain with a shudder – but in the luxurious bathroom by 1508 London, a mohair fabric by Coral Stephens has been used to great effect to screen off a bathing nook. The room features a mix of different textures, including pretty green stone-glazed Ca'Pietra tiles on the floor around the bath, a clay wall finish by Clayworks, metallic lights and an upholstered bench, showing that a bathroom doesn't have to be white and sterile to be functional. The metro tile is still chic – if you know how to use it The designer Nicola Harding is renowned for mixing colour and pattern with flair, and her very chic powder room is a master class in that art. There are no less than seven different patterned fabrics – no mean feat for a small space – but what really catches the eye is her inspired use of tiles: glazed zellige metro tiles from Mosaic Factory in a jewel-like teal are laid in a basketweave formation on the floor, and vertically to act as a skirting; and also form the cornice, in a rich aubergine shade. Quiet luxury is getting louder Kelly Hoppen is seen by many as the queen of quiet luxury; so her living room, which combined a neutral palette with striking accents of black and lipstick red, provides an unexpected flash of colour. A black marble coffee table is combined with an upholstered ottoman embellished with a long, lustrous fringe – a touch of flamboyance matched by a black lacquered screen that wouldn't look out of place in Darth Vader's bedroom – and the framed black-and-white prints, arranged casually on a shelf rather than hung on the wall, added a note of informality. All refreshingly fun, and anything but quiet.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Drawing of a sailing boat with hidden message that nine-year-old King Charles gifted to his matron could fetch £16,000 at auction
A rare drawing by King Charles will be up for sale at this year's Treasure House Fair in London this June, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The picture, drawn by the young Prince of Wales when he was a pupil at Cheam school, was given by him as a gift to his matron Stella Jack in 1957. The late Mrs Jack was known affectionately as 'Dragon' by pupils at Cheam, including the nine-year-old prince. It is thought that the picture, which shows a Dragon class sailing boat, was a humorous choice that reflected the bond between the young prince and his matron. It was unearthed for the first time last year when the Jack family decided to sell it - and the buyer who snapped it up for just £1,500 in June last year, was Robert Young. 'I was staggered. Absolutely staggered,' Mr Young told the Mail on Sunday. 'We were prepared to pay a lot more because of the provenance. They're so rare. 'There are finite source, I don't know how many more they've got. 'The auctioneers wouldn't divulge it, but there's not going to be more than 10 or 12 of these in the world,' he said. For anyone doubting its authenticity, the coloured crayon drawing of the blue sail boat on paper is signed 'P. Charles' in blue ink, standing for Prince Charles. 'We're asking 16,000 for it. Another pair of drawings he did when he was even younger sold for £59,000,' Mr Young said. But the story how the art specialist found the drawing is one of serendipity - he was not even looking for works with any royal connection when he stumbled across it. 'At the time when we found them, that was not the that wasn't the governing factor that led us to them,' he said. 'I'm looking through, I don't know, 15,000 images a day or something, for the ones that hit me. And then I saw this little boat.' Mr Young says the drawing is a genuine piece of naive art by a naturally talented nine-year-old child, with significant graphic strength and a strong composition. 'I was attracted to it as an image and nothing to do with him [the King] before I read the cataloguing. 'When we saw it, we didn't see Prince Charles or King Charles, it was the boat that we saw.' After Mr Young realised who drew the work, it added to the excitement around the find. 'I thought it was such a wonderful narrative that it was painted by him. The whole provenance was really exciting,' he said. The first ever sale of the drawing went through Clevedon auctioneers on 13 June 2024. 'The auctioneers told me that the [Jack] family had others. Those, nobody has seen - no images have been published,' Mr Young said. 'We don't know what they are, and we don't know if they will ever sell them, or how many there are.' The drawing will be presented on 26th June 2025 at Treasure House Fair, almost a year since its first sale, in Royal Chelsea Hospital, London. It will feature alongside many other 'treasures' presented by 70 internationally renowned exhibitors in the fields of fine art, furniture, jewellery, watches and design. 'I'm sure we'll meet with great demand for it, I'm confident that there will be people who want it,' Mr Young said.
