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Cleopatra by Demétre Chiparus, offered for £15,800 by Jeroen Markies Art Deco.

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair is a destination for many dealers and collectors, but some exhibitors noticed a cautious approach from buyers at its most recent staging.

Running from January 9-12 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, the fair hosted 40 dealers whose sales included jewellery, art, clocks and other antiques. Organised by The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, it is a chance for collectors and private buyers to invest in themselves after the Christmas holidays and is staged as a ‘boutique style’ event.

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