Opposite: Hubert Robert (1733-1808) Village scene with a lady reading beside a pond. Oil on oval canvas, 43 x 34 cm. William Thuillier. Left: Statue of Asklepios Roman, 2nd century AD. Marble, height: 50 cm. Ariadne Galleries. Below: Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) Kneeling Caryatid, c. 1911. Blue crayon, 430 x 265 mm. Richard Nathanson
Having launched last year, London Art Week is back
and the Aktis Gallery, which specialises in Modern European
combining with it, Master Drawings and Sculpture Week and
art with a focus on Russian émigré art of the 20th century, who
Master Paintings Week. This successful collaboration sees
will join Master Paintings Week, supported by The Crown Estate.
around fifty specialist dealers across the fine art disciplines and
The twenty-two leading dealers and three international
three major London auction houses come together to display
auction houses are all situated a short walk from one another
the incredible range and quality of fine art from the 15th to
in the heart of London’s Mayfair and St James’s, the latter
20th centuries available on the market and found in the city
forming a core part of The Crown Estate’s holdings. James
today.
Cooksey, Head of St James’s Portfolio, said: “The Crown Estate
During the week, special exhibitions and other events will
is delighted to support for the second time this important event
be staged by all the participants. The 2014 event will be held
in London’s art calendar which makes such an important
from 4 to 11 July, and highlights include; four newcomers to
contribution to the art community in St James’s and helps to
the Master Drawings and Sculpture Week making their total 26;
promote the area’s unique culture and heritage.”
www.londonartweek.co.uk Opening
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4.30pm;
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