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Coming up in the 2012/2013 editionRoyal Polearms – A History of the manufacture and use of Magnificent Ceremonial Weapons from a Private CollectionA concise description of the evolution of fighting weapons to magnificent ceremonial objects as used in the Royal Courts of Europe from the Renaissance. Each piece specifically commissioned for a proud ruler to display his power and to deter any threat; and formed into a unique Private Collection over the last 45 years. These polearms, each dedicated to a specific monarch, tell the story of European rivalry and remind us of some of the exceptional people whose lot, or ambition, was to rule the people of Europe. By Robert Miller Celebrating Jubilees – Gifts in the Royal Collection Jubilees have always been considered a time for national celebrations, and since the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810 gifts have been presented to the monarch. This article will look at just a few of the varied and exotic works of art which survive in the Royal Collection from works of art by Fabergé, inlaid Indian boxes, diamond-mounted gold boxes and works of sculpture and silver, as well as the increasing number of home-made gifts presented in recent years. By Kathryn Jones, Curator of Decorative Arts, The Royal Collection British Marine Watercolours - The Great Period British Marine watercolour painting has its origins in the work of the Van de Veldes, father and son, who came to England in 1673 to work for Charles II. Whilst a meticulous attention to detail of shipping was the hallmark of the father, the son showed that aerial perspective and the play of light on water, together with a sense of movement, was an essential feature of successful marine art. Their work provided the legacy for the genre as a whole and this article will chart the subsequent history of this art form through to the 19th century, highlighting the artists’ impressive sea-faring knowledge as well as their artist skill. By John Spink, BADA Member and BADA Fair Exhibitor. |
BADA Fair EventsWednesday 21 March 201211.00 – 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 |
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