Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair 2013

Entrance to Olympia Exhibition Centre

Thousands of people flooded through the doors of the Olympia Exhibition Centre on the 41st anniversary to see international dealers sell high quality art and antiques in London this summer.

Visitors to the private night were welcomed by free flowing champagne and over 180 dealers to explore.

The fair showcases London’s largest and most diverse collection of contemporary art, fine furniture, carpets, art deco, silver and jewellery.

Opening for a total of 11 days, from 6th-16th June, an estimated 35,000 people including the top collectors and interior designers with A-list clients visited the prestigious venue.

With the opportunity to buy a one-off piece with a price range from £100 to £1million, there is no doubt something of interest and magnificence for all to enjoy.

Buyers can be reassured that the dealers and every piece of stock is of a high standard, due to the strict 'vetting' process.

The guest of honour for Arts International was the Crown Prince Shwebomin of Burma who welcomed all with his warmest words of praise and appreciation. Many people all from different influential backgrounds came together to toast towards the launch of the fair, each with a story to share, and a conversation to lead.

Some of the artists themselves were amongst the crowd, such as PJ Crook who mentioned it on Twitter:

Good opening of Fine Art Fair at Olympia where Arts International are showing my work and they even sold a painting whilst we were there!
— PJ Crook (@drpjcrook) June 6, 2013

With such fine art hanging on the walls, and antiques fulfilling the grand hall no one was short of some inspirational talent to search.

Crowd at Arts International C7

Prince of Burma taking photos