Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association

On Tuesday, 26th January, (Australia Day), AAADA NSW Chapter member, Judith Rutherford of Judith Rutherford Antique Chinese Textiles, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for Services to Asian Art at Government House Sydney. This is one of the highest orders that an Australian can receive. Judith has pioneered under-standing and collecting of this sublime and until recently, largely unknown collecting field in Australia and overseas. It is not possible to think of a more deserving person. Congratulations Judith!
Read more courtesy North Shore Times
http://north-shore-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/the-best-thing-i-ve-done/

Isherwood Antiques are currently on the hunt for new showroom premises. In the meantime, existing stock and new items can be viewed on our website www.isherwoodantiques.com or by appointment in Darling Point by calling Nicola on 0438299316.

8th — 12th September 2010
Wharf 8, Sussex Street, Sydney

(The International Passenger Terminal on Darling Harbour)

The New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association (AAADA) have completed their program for 2009.
If you would like to be sent details of the 2010 programme please send your contact details to Adrienne Wilson E: adriennewilson@iinet.net.au
T: 02 9332 3883

The AAADA sees itself not only as the peak body representing Australia's top dealers, but also one with a responsibility to help ordinary collectors gain knowledge in their chosen field.

For some years, Sydney AAADA members have been sharing their expertise with the public in their Spring Seminar series. The seminars are held every Thursday evening on a specialist topic at a dealer's premises. This way collectors can uniquely learn by handling often rare pieces at close quarters; they get to know the dealer, ask questions and are encouraged to bring in pieces for discussion in a friendly and comfortable setting.

This year has been one of the most popular ever and most sessions were booked out; topics have covered silver, ceramics, furniture, and jewellery, while the last event was a walk in the gardens of Vaucluse House with curator Scott Carlin. The Historic Houses Trust has revamped the gardens at Vaucluse House and what better way to finish the series, than a walk and talk through the twilight in this iconic setting.