IN VOLATILE, uncertain economic times investors are on the look-out for a safe bet.And the antiques, art and collectables market is the place people in the know are turning to.This week’s National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire will show a large collection of art works, from the old SA masters such as JH Pierneef and Irma Stern to the modern masters such as William Kentridge and Norman Catherine.Now into its 16th year, the fair has set the trend in art and collectables.It covers an array of interests, from antiques, vintage and retro furniture to specialist areas such as Chinese and Japanese pieces.In an attempt to broaden the range of collectables to include modern wares, the fair organisers have this year invited celebrated interior designer Stephen Falcke to set up an exhibit.This year, for the first time among the antiques, vintage clothes, jewellery, coins, porcelain and designer handbags, will be a Japanese exhibit which will include swords, armour, pottery and screens.It wi...
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