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MALLETT
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Again, last year was a year of change within the art and antiques market. However, it was also a year of opportunity, as the market itself proved more robust to the economic uncertainties that surrounded us, than many other areas of business activity. In 2009, the Mallett catalogue sold over 70 percent of its contents within the first month of its publication, which was very encouraging. This year's selection offers some of the finest from a broad spectrum of the decorative arts, which is the hallmark of Mallett. You, our clients, demand from us a combination of the unusual with the exceptional, pieces sourced with an eye for master craftsmanship and design. We continue to be offered and to acquire great works of art, even more so now that our great rival Partridge have closed their doors. Many other of our London colleagues have closed during the last year just as the world's leading auction houses have continued fo raise their charges. This has led past clients and new collectors both to buy and sell works of art with us, preferring not to be seduced by the gamble of the auction but rather the private and more secure approach which Mallett can offer them in these changing times. Also, we are delighted to be partners in the new forthcoming replacement for the sad demise of the Grosvenor House Fair. This, passing of history has enabled us, with our partners, to take a new look at the business of the art fair and create Masterpiece London. This will be held in late June and will be a showcase for the best of the best from around the world, drawing together dealers and collectors driven with a passion to find and display great works of art, some of which you will find within the pages of this, our new 2010 catalogue.
Above A pair of velvet bell pulls decorated with painted flowers depicted in tones of blue and naturalistic floral colours, each with a finely chased gilt bronze mount.
Giles Hutchinson Smith
England, circa 1860
Chief
Width: 7 i n (18cm)
Executive
Height: 108in (274cm) T2I0515