LONDON.- The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair returns to the leafy surroundings of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London this Autumn. The Fair is a must-visit event for sourcing and buying fine art and antiques from over 100 dealers and experts in their field. Among the exceptional works on offer will be furniture, jewellery, carpets, tapestries, antiquities, clocks, ceramics, silver and fine art. The Fair will take place from Wednesday 24th September until Sunday 28th September 2014.

The sixth annual LAPADA Fair follows the success of last year’s event, where more than 19,000 visitors from around the world attended over the course of five days. Private collectors and art and antiques enthusiasts flocked to the Fair, where an expert committee of 50 specialists pre-vetted every piece on sale at the show to ensure quality and authenticity.

The Fair’s popularity continues to grow, due to its reputation as a ‘one stop shop’ for the most sought after works from trusted LAPADA members. Prices of art works range from £500 up to £500,000 and beyond, offering the most discerning collector exceptional antiques and fine art to choose from and inviting first time collectors to develop exciting new interests.

LAPADA the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers is the largest society of professional art and antiques dealers in the UK. It is a trusted resource for private collectors and the art & antiques trade in the UK and 16 other countries around the world. Established in 1974, and celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, it boasts 600 worldwide members, who are experts in their fields, with specialities ranging from fine art, jewellery and furniture to contemporary works, sculpture and ceramics. Due to the Association’s strict Code of Practice, clients are offered total reassurance when purchasing from a LAPADA member. LAPADA offers a referral service for any member of the public looking for a trusted dealer in a specific area, who is seeking quality and assurance of authenticity. It also offers industry advice and lobbies on issues affecting its members and good practice in the art and antiques trade.