LONDON.- BADA Fair 2016 proved a huge success with organisers announcing record crowds at the purpose-built pavilion at Duke of York Square. Well-over 3,000 visitors attended the Fair on the opening day with collectors, museum representatives, art professionals and interior designers travelling from as far as Russia, the United States, Japan and New Zealand to attend. The Fair brings together 100 of the country’s leading fine art and antique specialists with exhibitors reporting strong sales from the many exceptional contemporary, modern and traditional pieces on display.

Marco Forgione, BADA CEO comments: “There were some amazing deals done over the course of the week and I was particularly pleased to see a number of first time exhibitors being successful. I was delighted by the number of new visitors that were attracted to the Fair this year and we received a great many compliments about the updated look and feel to this year’s event.”

The 24th edition of the BADA Fair saw a number of fresh initiatives introduced, including a new design which was praised by exhibitors and visitors alike, both for the striking frontage, as well as the elegant monochrome colour scheme of the marquee interior. This year the opaque marquee ceiling gave an atmospheric feel, and allowed exhibitors to use lighting on their stands to compliment the quality and craftsmanship of the fine art, design and antiques on display.

Antique furniture and objects continued to fetch six figure sums, with disciplines including Asian art, rustic furniture, clocks, jewellery and porcelain enjoying particular success. This year has also seen a growing selection of modern pieces available at the fair, showing a great demand for artist’s textiles and sculpture. This is in addition to a rise in contemporary paintings and ceramics, which have also achieved impressive sales results.

BADA Fair partner Marie Curie hosted a Charity Gala Dinner on Thursday 10 March. This glamorous event raised over £100,000 for the charity.