Highlights LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair 2025
As the crisp autumn air settles over London, the iconic gardens of Berkeley Square are once again hosting one of the most anticipated gatherings in the art and antiques world: the LAPADA Fair 2025, running from 28 October to 2 November. With over a century of heritage and more than 100 specialist dealers, the fair presents a dazzling spectrum of fine art, design, jewellery and antiques, each rigorously vetted by the fair’s distinguished committee.
This year, the spotlight falls on the lush intersections of craftsmanship and luxury, as stands from leading galleries such as Butchoff Antiques (in its largest-ever presence), Whitford Fine Art (making a grand return) and the first-time appearance of high-jewellery collective Haute Jewels. Below we share our highlights for this year’s fair.
Haute Jewels
Haute Jewels, LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair 2025. Image credit Natascha Milsom
#FLODown: Partnering with LAPADA for the first time, Haute Jewels brings an exclusive showcase of international high jewellery to Berkeley Square. Running from 29 October to 2 November 2025, the collaboration features distinguished brands such as Sicis Jewels, Stenzhorn, and Ferri Firenze, set among LAPADA’s signature offerings of fine art, antiques, and design. This marks Haute Jewels’ official London debut, and one piece not to miss is their show-stopping Windsor High Jewellery necklace and the multi coloured large pearl necklaces.
Website: hautejewels.com Instagram: @hautejewelsofficial
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques, LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair 2025. Image credit Natascha Milsom
#FLODown: Hatchwell Antiques is a treasure trove of the unexpected, where collectible 20th-century pianos sit alongside polished titanium turbines, submarine doors, and exquisite glass chandeliers. The gallery’s four areas of expertise, Aeronautical, 20th Century, Optics, and Classical, promise a captivating journey through design and innovation. A particular highlight this year is a striking piano that, we suspect, would catch the eye (and ear) of Elton John himself.
Website: hatchwellantiques.co.uk Instagram: @hatchwellantiques
Muse. The Sculpture Company
Muse. The Sculpture Company. LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair 2025. Image credit Natascha Milsom
#FLODown: Based in Tetbury, Muse Gallery presents the very best in British Contemporary Sculpture. Among its standout talents is Holly Hickmore, a young sculptor whose training at the Hungarian School of Art, with its classical focus on anatomy, continues to shape her practice. From her Hampshire studio, Hickmore draws inspiration from the rural landscape, capturing the form and spirit of her subjects with strength and sensitivity.
While her work spans wildlife and farmyard themes, her recurring subject, the horse, remains central to her artistic expression. Three of her striking equine sculptures are on display this year. Hickmore undertakes both public and private commissions, with pieces ranging from intimate interiors to monumental outdoor works. Each sculpture is cast to order.
Website: thesculpturecompany.co.uk Instagram: @musesculptureco
James Hyman Galleries
James Hyman Galleries. LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair 2025. Image Credit Natascha Milsom
#FLODown: Making their LAPADA debut, James Hyman Galleries bring a refined focus on British Modern Art, and stand out as the only exhibitor featuring photography. Highlights include Bill Brandt’s rare vintage portrait of David Hockney (1980) and a 1953 distorted nude from the Museum of Modern Art, New York, originally acquired for Brandt’s major 1969 retrospective. Complementing these are exceptional works by Picasso, Renoir, and Matisse, underscoring the gallery’s dedication to art of both historical and modern significance.
Website: jameshymangallery.com Instagram: @jameshymangallery
Date: 28 October – 2 November 2025. Location: Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EN. Price: from £35. lapada.org
Words by Natascha Milsom
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