About Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® Independent British Fine Art & Antiques Dealers | Historic Paintings, Portraiture, Sporting Art & Decorative Arts Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is an independent, family-run British fine art and antiques dealership and online gallery, incorporated in England and Wales on 22 April 2024 under company registration number 15666518. Led by directors Michael and Victoria, the company specialises in carefully selected British and European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, serving private collectors, galleries, interior designers, art consultants and institutional buyers throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. With our registered office in Covent Garden, London, and trading operations based in Cheshire, we combine historical research, considered attribution, detailed condition reporting and professional customer service. Our approach emphasises artistic quality, historical significance, transparency and the preservation of original works of art. Professional Memberships, Industry Affiliations & Recognition Fine Art Trade Guild – Elected Member Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is an elected member of the Fine Art Trade Guild, a recognised professional organisation supporting standards, integrity and responsible practice within the fine art and framing industries. Our membership reflects our commitment to professional conduct, ethical trading and the accurate presentation of original works of art. The House Directory – Select Member We are a Select Member of The House Directory, a specialist British directory connecting interior designers, architects, private clients and design professionals with established suppliers and specialist businesses. Our published profile highlights our expertise in British and European fine art, historic portraiture, sporting paintings, sculpture and decorative antiques. https://www.thehousedirectory.com/company/cheshire-antiques-consultant-ltd/ HMRC – Registered Art Market Participant Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is registered with HM Revenue & Customs as an Art Market Participant under registration number XRML00000211615. We maintain appropriate anti-money laundering and financial sanctions compliance procedures in accordance with applicable United Kingdom legislation. Registered United Kingdom Trade Mark Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is a registered United Kingdom trade mark under registration number UK00004303420. Private Online Gallery Private Virtual Viewings by Appointment We operate exclusively online and do not maintain a public showroom. Private one-to-one virtual viewings are available by appointment, allowing prospective purchasers to examine artworks remotely and discuss condition, dimensions, attribution, provenance and historical context. High-resolution photographs, additional images and detailed condition information are available upon request. We aim to provide collectors with the information necessary to make informed purchasing decisions. Areas of Specialisation Fine Art & Works of Art | 17th–21st Century Our principal specialisms include: - British and European oil paintings, watercolours and mixed-media works - Historic portraiture and figurative paintings - Marine, naval and maritime subjects - Equestrian, hunting and sporting paintings - Animal paintings and rural subjects - Landscapes, coastal views and cityscapes - Still life, interiors and genre compositions - Military and historical subjects - Sculpture and three-dimensional works Our catalogue includes works by identified artists, attributed paintings, historical schools and carefully researched unsigned compositions. Each artwork is selected with consideration for artistic quality, condition, historical interest, provenance where established, and decorative merit. Antiques & Decorative Arts Our wider collection may include: - Bronze and other sculpture - Hallmarked silver and decorative metalwork - Antique carved objects - Porcelain, glassware and ceramics - Decorative wall art - Garden and architectural antiques - Collectible decorative objects dating principally from the 18th to 20th century Our inventory is continually evolving, with pieces selected for their craftsmanship, individuality and suitability for traditional and contemporary interiors. Sustainability & Enduring Craftsmanship We actively support sustainability within the fine art and antiques trade through the preservation, continued appreciation and responsible reuse of historic works of art and decorative objects. By extending the useful life of existing pieces, the antiques trade can help reduce demand for newly manufactured decorative goods while preserving traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Historic paintings, sculpture and period furnishings bring individuality, character and enduring aesthetic value to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Payments & Purchasing Purchases are arranged in accordance with the applicable LoveAntiques purchasing arrangements and our company Terms & Conditions. We accept secure online card payments, PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay and Google Pay, where available, for transactions up to £5,000. Transactions exceeding £5,000 are payable by bank transfer. Proforma invoices containing our company payment details are available upon request. Cash on collection may be accepted by prior written arrangement, subject to a maximum of £8,000 and applicable legal and anti-money laundering requirements. All transactions remain subject to availability, applicable payment requirements and relevant consumer protection legislation. Shipping & Delivery UK and worldwide shipping is available. Delivery quotations are provided upon request, taking into account the artwork's dimensions, value, destination and specialist handling requirements. Artworks are carefully and professionally packaged using appropriate protective materials. We use established tracked courier services, including DHL, FedEx, DPD and Parcelforce, together with specialist fine art transport providers where appropriate. Insured delivery services are arranged where available, subject to the applicable insurance terms, exclusions and coverage. Larger paintings, antique furniture and particularly fragile objects may require specialist door-to-door transportation. Customs & International Orders International orders are generally supplied on a Delivered at Place (DAP) basis unless otherwise agreed in writing. Under DAP arrangements, international purchasers are responsible for applicable import duties, import VAT, customs clearance charges and other destination-country taxes or fees. Following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, EU customers may be subject to additional import procedures and charges. Purchasers in the European Union, United States and other international destinations are encouraged to consult their local customs authorities before purchasing. Where a shipment is refused or returned because of unpaid customs charges, any refund and associated shipping costs will be handled in accordance with the agreed sale terms and applicable consumer protection legislation. Attribution, Provenance & Condition All artworks, antiques and decorative objects offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® are individually selected and catalogued in good faith using the research, documentation and information available at the time of cataloguing. Artist attributions, dating, provenance, historical interpretations and related catalogue commentary represent our professional dealer opinion unless expressly identified as established facts supported by documentary evidence. As many works are antique or previously owned, they may exhibit age-related wear, historic restoration, surface irregularities or other characteristics consistent with their age and history. Known material condition issues are disclosed in the relevant catalogue descriptions or condition reports. Prospective purchasers are welcome to request additional photographs, condition information, provenance details or a private virtual viewing before completing a purchase. Our catalogue research and descriptions do not constitute a formal valuation, independent authentication certificate, investment recommendation or professional appraisal service. Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution Original artworks are supplied with a Certificate of Sale & Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. The certificate records the relevant catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated and details of the sale, providing an accompanying document for the artwork's ongoing ownership and provenance record. The certificate represents our professional dealer attribution and does not constitute independent authentication or a guarantee of future market value. Returns, Consumer Rights & Important Information All items remain subject to prior sale and availability. Purchases are governed by our applicable Terms & Conditions and Returns Policy, together with any applicable LoveAntiques marketplace terms. Where statutory distance-selling cancellation rights apply, customers are entitled to exercise those rights in accordance with applicable consumer protection legislation. Nothing in our catalogue descriptions, attribution statements or terms excludes or restricts statutory consumer rights. Company Information Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® Registered Office: 71–75 Shelton Street Covent Garden London WC2H 9JQ United Kingdom Trading Operations: Mickle Trafford Chester Cheshire United Kingdom Please note: We operate exclusively online. We do not maintain a public showroom or offer customer visits at either address. Company Registration Number: 15666518 Date of Incorporation: 22 April 2024 Registered in England and Wales VAT Registration Number: GB 466128775 HMRC Art Market Participant Registration: XRML00000211615 Registered UK Trade Mark: UK00004303420 Professional Membership: Fine Art Trade Guild – Elected Member Industry Directory: The House Directory – Select Member Website: https://cheshireantiquesconsultantltd.com/ Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® – Independent British Fine Art & Antiques Dealers.