BADA Antiques Fine Art Fair
The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair 21 - 27 March 2012
Antique Dealers Association
The Loan Exhibition
‘Pomp, Pageantry & Protection’ – 
Royal Polearms – An Unequalled Private Collection 

Halberds
Never before publicly exhibited and unquestionably from the finest collection of polearms in private hands, the BADA Fair is delighted to host a loan exhibition containing some of the most opulent etched and gilded weapons ever created. Formed over the last 45 years and concentrating on Imperial and Regal bodyguards, this exhibition will show examples of the finest design and craftsmanship by artists and metalworkers of the European Royal Courts during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and will demonstrate the power and prestige of some of the most famous European rulers from 1500-1750.

The BADA Fair is grateful for the sponsorship of the Loan Exhibition by two city firms which both have a reputation for providing services of the highest quality.

CBC UK, a Lloyd’s Insurance Broker, provides advice on all manner of commercial, professional and private risks, with a particular specialism in fine art and antiques and private client insurance.

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Charles Stanley is one of the leading stockbroking and investment management companies in the UK dedicated to serving the private investor.  
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BADA Fair Events

Wednesday 21 March 2012

11.00 – 21.00 – Opening Day

Thursday 22 March 2012

11.00 – Event A  - The House & Garden Style Report: the major interior and decorating trends of 2012.
With Carole Annett, Commercial Retail Editor and Julia Page, Retail Editor, House & Garden 

20.00 – 23.00 – Charity Gala Dinner in aid of HITS

Friday 23 March 2012

11.00 – Event B  -  Country Life and the English Country House: the story of an unusual partnership.
With John Goodall, Architectural Editor, Country Life

Monday 26 March 2012 

11.00 -  Event C  - ‘A covetous and greedy fellow.’ Canaletto and the British.
With Colin Wiggins, Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery

Tuesday 27 March 2012

11.00 – Event D - ‘Royal Protection and Modern Collecting:  
A guide to the BADA Fair’s Loan Exhibition.
With Robert Miller

News

Loan Exhibition - Final Details
Loan Exhibition - final details and sponsors confirmed
25 pieces have been carefully chosen to make up the BADA Fair’s Loan Exhibition entitled ‘Pomp, Pageantry & Protection’.  The exhibition will display 16th, 17th & 18th century polearms from the royal courts of Europe, lent from the world’s greatest private collection of etched and gilded hafted weapons.  The collection has been assembled over 45 years and has never been displayed in public before.  Two leading city institutions co-sponsor the exhibition:  CBC UK and Charles Stanley.
http://www.bada-antiques-fair.co.uk/exhibitions/loan-exhibition.html
 
Exhibitors Confirmed for 2012
103 members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association are busy making their final preparations to exhibit at the 2012 BADA Fair.  They will offer top quality art and antiques for sale to tempt and delight visitors.  Nine new exhibitors join the Fair bringing new disciplines the mix, four of them are new members to the BADA.  A further three exhibitors return to the fair after an absence.   
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20th anniversary
2012 – the BADA Fair’s 20th anniversary – setting the highest of standards
The BADA Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012 and, from its very first staging, it has set the highest of standards for other events to follow.  It was the first event of its kind to be housed in a purpose built pavilion in London and the first antiques fair for the exclusive participation of members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association. Therefore, it is no surprise that this event is internationally recognised as the UK’s premier, national art and antiques fair. 
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