Whom You Know: Masterpiece London 2014 announces its strongest fair to date: Masterpiece London returns to the Europe’s capital of culture in June 2014

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Masterpiece London 2014 announces its strongest fair to date: Masterpiece London returns to the Europe’s capital of culture in June 2014

MASTERPIECE LONDON 2014, in association with RBC Wealth Management, announces its strongest exhibitor line up to date ahead of the 5th edition.

Masterpiece London returns to the Europe’s capital of culture in June 2014 to celebrate its 5th anniversary edition. The 2014 offering of exquisite art, antiques and design from across the world, with over 90% of exhibitors returning, cements Masterpiece London’s role as a leading international fair which is pioneering in its advocacy of cross-collecting.

Graham Southern, Director at Blain Southern, said “Last year marked the gallery’s first appearance at Masterpiece and the fair was undoubtedly a resounding success. What makes this fair so unique is the range of artworks on display, where one might unexpectedly encounter anything from classical to the contemporary, creating an immersive opportunity to experience and learn about art for both the dedicated collector and the viewing public.”

The fair will showcase the finest master works available, creating an unmissable opportunity for international collectors and connoisseurs. The fair will take place from 26 June – 2 July 2014 (with a Preview on Wednesday 25 June) in the South Grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3. Tickets are £25 and can be purchased from the Masterpiece website www.masterpiecefair.com.

(Left) Masterpiece London 2013 exterior with Barber Osgerby ‘Roulette (2012)’ (Right) Joana Vasconcelos ‘Coração Independente Vermelho (Red Independent Heart) no 3’, 2008, both part of the Masterpiece London 2013 Sculpture Walk

With capacity for up to 160 exhibitors, and galleries already signing up, the fair will once again bring to London a wealth of exceptional UK and international exhibitors, includingAdrian Sassoon (UK), Alessandro di Castro (Italy), Apter-Fredericks (UK), Blain Southern (UK) Carpenters Workshop Gallery (France & UK), Dickinson Fine Art(UK), Galerie Willy Huybrechts (France), Gordon Watson (UK), Geoffrey Diner(US), Hancocks (UK), Hemmerle (Germany), Les Enluminures (US), Offer Waterman (UK), Osborne Samuel (UK), Peter Finer (UK), Peter Petrou (UK),Philip Mould & Co (UK), Robilant + Voena (UK), Ronald Phillips (UK), Rupert Wace Ancient Art (UK), Sebastian + Barquet (US), Siegelson (US), Shapero Rare Books (UK), Symbolic & Chase (UK), Thomas Gibson Fine Art (UK), and The Fine Art Society (UK).

Of the 2013 fair, Peter Osborne, Director of Osborne Samuel said “Masterpiece has become a highlight of our summer season and 2013 was an exceptionally successful event for the gallery. The fair has become an essential destination for British collectors and this year we also saw many more visitors from USA as well as mainland Europe, and China. It is the most elegant of fairs and provides visitors with a fabulous feast for the eyes; and for serious collectors, a wonderful choice of the very best things in their chosen field. As well as meeting old friends, every year at Masterpiece we meet new collectors from around the world, and we are already acquiring masterworks for the 2014 event, which can’t come soon enough!”

(Left to Right) Designer Paul Smith, Editor in Chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour and HRH Princess Eugenie at Masterpiece London 2013

Objects and artworks of the highest order will be presented across multiple disciplines; paintings and works on paper, ceramics, rare maps, sculpture, photography, jewellery, important furniture and contemporary design will all be offered for sale. All works will be stringently vetted by a committee of experts before the fair opens, giving buyers every confidence in their choice.

Harry Fane from Verdura added “Masterpiece has established itself as one of the ‘must attend events’ of the London season. Everyone will tell you something different about participating but for Verdura, we find the fair beautiful and it attracts an interesting and diverse group of visitors who buy our jewellery. What more can we ask for?”

The Masterpiece Marie Curie Party will take place on Tuesday 1 July at 19.00, the second year that the charity has been the beneficiary. In 2013 the Midsummer Party, chaired by Heather Kerzner, raised a record of £840,000, beating Marie Curie’s target of £500,000 by a phenomenal amount.

Nazy Vassegh, CEO of Masterpiece London, said, “We are delighted to welcome back such a significant portion of our 2013 exhibitors. Our 5th fair will mark a milestone for us within the international art fair circuit and this level of support highlights the strength of our cross-collecting offering”.

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Masterpiece London is an exceptional fair, hosting fine art, jewellery, design and antiques from the world’s leading exhibitors. It is a forum for aesthetic excellence and offers connoisseurs, collectors and visitors a remarkable opportunity to view the best of best in from an array of epochs and cultures. Masterpiece London takes place from 26 June – 2 July 2014 (with a Preview on 25 June) on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Masterpiece London has released the Winter edition of the Masterpiece magazine, reviewing the 2013 fair and looking forward to 2014. It can be viewed here http://www.exacteditions.com/masterpieces2014

2014 Opening Times:

Preview: Wednesday 25 June, 11.00-22.00

Open to the public: Thursday 26 June & Friday 27 June, 11.00- 21.00

Saturday 28 June & Sunday 29 June, 11.00-19.00

Monday 30 June & Wednesday 2 July, 11.00–21.00

Tuesday 1 July 11.00 – 18.00 followed by the Masterpiece Marie Curie Party at 19.o0

2014 Ticket Prices:

Preview Ticket: £100 per person – limited availability

Public Ticket: £25 per person

Midsummer party ticket: £95 per person

2014 Box Office Details:

Tickets can be purchased online at www.masterpiecefair.com from January 2014.

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