Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques

05/12/2023

Are you looking for the perfect gift or investment piece this Christmas? We recommend: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1110540996991761/ for those with a budget of €1000-2000.

If you have a different budget, don't worry. We have beautiful, special, and unique pieces at all prices. Contact us or visit us to learn more. ✨

23/11/2023

Have you ever heard of the term 'Fairy Fever'? Well, my family is definitely suffering from it! With a Cornish husband and two daughters, I guess it's no surprise 😄

'Fairy fever was a craze that lasted for over 50 years in the United Kingdom, with its peak occurring around the time the Flower Fairies emerged in 1923. During the years 1920 to 1925, more than 350 fairy books were published in the UK!'

Yesterday, I lost a stunning mixed lot by the British artist Enid Sybil Mills (1901-1985). (I've attached two out of the several works that were up for auction.)

Enid was known for producing elaborate and fantastical fairy scenes, inspired by the Art Nouveau style of illustrators like Arthur Rackham (1867-1939).

For those interested in this topic, I highly recommend reading: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230915-when-britain-was-gripped-by-fairy-mania.ticle/20230915-when-britain-was-gripped-by-fairy-mania

10/11/2023

I have a passion for what I do. Every art object, whether it's a piece of furniture, painting, sculpture, print or any other art form, that I interact with leaves a lasting impact on me.

It's hard to say if I'm the one consuming the art or if the art is consuming me! It satiates my hunger for knowledge and pleasure, leaving me completely indulged.

I love to engage with the object, learn from it and what I love even more is to be transported to the time frame when the art piece was created.

Each time I encounter a new object, I discover a little more about myself. Music, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to transport me to that period. Recently, I had the privilege of working on a beautiful Impressionist work, and while looking for some background music, I stumbled upon this great article...

Link: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2018/10/rediscovering-impressionist-music-michael-de-sapio.html

French Impressionism may well be the most popular artistic style in the world. Even people who know little of art delight in the way painters like Monet and Renoir depicted everyday life and the play of light in shimmering colors. Impressionist music, on the

10/11/2023

Another exquisite Victorian gem: The Japanese Mask (1877) by the Belgian artist Alfred Stevens

10/11/2023

While conducting my research, I stumbled upon a stunning American silk dress from the 1890s, which seems like something straight out of my dreams! 😍…



Link: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159452

10/11/2023

Some of my research brought me to read this fantastic article exploring the relationship between climate change and art. I was particularly amused by the following:
..scholars from Greece and other countries suggested in a 2014 study that the colours of sunsets painted by famous artists can be used to estimate pollution levels in the Earth's atmosphere for the past five centuries. "Nature speaks to the hearts and souls of great artists," said researcher Christos Zerefos, professor of Atmospheric Physics at the Academy of Athens in Greece, when the research was published. "But we have found that, when colouring sunsets, it is the way their brains perceive greens and reds that contains important environmental information."...

Link to full article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200528-the-climate-change-clues-hidden-in-art-history

Art historians are exploring their collections through a climate lens, revealing overlooked connections between our past and present, writes Diego Arguedas Ortiz.

10/11/2023

Hey friends! It's been a long time since I posted here, but it's been insanely busy. A big chunk of our stock has flown out, and I'm in between valuations and new consignments arriving before Christmas.

I might have to post-dump some awesome content to compensate for the radio silence! x 🤪 But first...this cutie says HI from here.

28/08/2023

✋🤯STOP and think before you chuck it!!! PLEASE!

This is not the first time I’ve been in this position, but now, I just can’t take it anymore! I nearly never find the time to post things on social media but I’m hoping this might make a difference if it’s out there..

I was going about my business when I spotted a refuse skip right outside the famed Ballutta Buildings in Sliema, full to the brim with all sorts of stuff. I managed to salvage 3 pelmets and vast quantities of mahogany timber.

As I was excavating away, the owner of said skip/interiors, an elderly lady, stopped to ask me what I was doing and why.

In brief, I walked her through the materials and construction techniques of what was salvageable, told her their value and what it would cost if she had to have such objects made today out of solid wood- mahogany no less.. she almost burst into tears and told me that she spoke to several dealers and no one was interested in them, giving her the impression that they had no value.

I found dusty foot prints all over the butchered furnishings, which I was told consisted of a large Victorian mahogany sideboard, several art deco interior pieces and other furnishings.

How sad that we live in a world where laminate and ply wood (not discrediting it as a material!) are more in favour and therefore, more expensive, than solid wood, something that in itself has the potential to withstand the test of time and is where the true value lies.

How sad, that we live in a world that favours machine made objects over the hand crafted.

How sad that this lack of knowledge is so rampant, even among so called experts in the field.

How sad, that we destroy in seconds what has taken a long while to be created.

How sad that we don’t favour a culture of reusing, of being sustainable or giving items away, free of charge, if we are no longer attached to them.

Please, take a stand, and if you don’t understand, just call us on 9998 4494 with any queries you might have.

07/08/2023

Congratulations to our dear friend (and mind-blowing genius) artist Matthew Attard for being selected to represent Malta at the Venice Art Biennale 2024! The art installation 'I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP' that he and his team will work on is, quite literally, one to follow! For more info visit: https://artscouncilmalta.gov.mt/pages/the-council/strategy/internationalisation/malta-pavilion-at-the-biennale-arte-2024

🤑*Attention art investors* We're incredibly proud to host some of Matthew's exclusive works in the gallery- in digital format, works on stone, plexiglass and wire.

🥂An extended congratulations and a massive good luck goes out to his colleagues on this project: Sara Dolfi Agostini, Elyse Tonna, Maria Galea, Galleria Michela Rizzo, Gonzalo Pastor Teso, Vincenzo Casali, Joey Borg, and Alonso Domínguez Sanchez Teruel.

03/08/2023

Bye bye beautiful! 😘

01/08/2023

I’m convinced that every great piece of art, contemporary or antique, radiates a special energy of its own.

Today, seeing these gorgeous pieces leave this space, has left a bit of a vacuum both literally (in the space) and metaphorically (on my psyche)… the only consolation I have is to take comfort in knowing that they're joining wonderful and important collections!

25/07/2023

Here's to reliving the memory of a dream come true! 📸 What an evening we shared together! 🥳

Thank you for your compliments and interest in our space and artwork. Your enthusiasm added to the ambiance of the gallery!

We're experiencing strange emotions at the moment, torn between the high of success and the heartbreak of de-annexing some brilliant works from our collection; thankfully, we’re very approving of all the collections these works will be calling home in the next few days!

For more photos, please visit: https://ivanacattafiphotography.pixieset.com/artemisiafineartsandantiquesinauguration-bidnija/

23/07/2023

What a night! A massive thank you goes out to all my guests who attended last night! Seeing you all so happy was the best reward for me.. a night full of great banter, ogling at beautiful objects, fantastic food and drinks, exquisite ambiance… and the sales were just the cherry on the cake! .online .cattafi and thanks for being the perfect partners!

What a dream! I hope some great collaborations will ensue from this!





















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23/07/2023

My favourite dress for the night~ thanks to Aldo, Sonja and Carolina for the marvelous work!

05/07/2023

Ta daaaaa!~ They’re ready 😱🔥
and in 2 hours time my baby girl’s going to wake me up and ask for her 🍼💩💩💩💩

04/07/2023

The boss. Inspection under way. 🤣 (Ara vera harget lil min tixbah!)

04/07/2023

…anything could be beautiful if the craft is practiced and perfected! We’ll be serving some amazing canapés that truly reflect the standard of human ingenuity dedication and creativity we take pleasure dealing in 😬✨

04/07/2023

They say ‘nothing worth having comes easy’ - Amen to that!

before the big day~

03/07/2023

7 years after having studied and worked at Christie’s in London, 5 years after having started works on the site, Covid, marriage, 2 kids, house move and all the other freakin things that were thrown my way in the process.. hoorah! We finally did it! I’ve not been idle, that’s for sure 😅🤯

03/07/2023

Our launch invites are here! Something tells me it’s going to be a very long two days handwriting all these things 😅

14/06/2023

At Design & Décor, we were captivated by the beautiful antiques and classic artworks displayed at the Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques gallery in Bidnija.

Christina Thompson’s passion for the exquisite pieces she deals with on a daily basis is rooted in her lifelong devotion to creativity and fine arts. She has always cherished any form of beauty and is fascinated by man’s genius and artistic capabilities.

Read the full article about Christina and her beloved Artemisia at https://www.designdecormagazine.com/Articles/0aa109f9-ce82-4a4d-a41c-f80e497055a2

As featured in the newly published Spring/Summer issue—available from all leading stationeries!

01/06/2023

And that’s another wrap!
Thanks goes to for partnering up with via their professional training internship scheme. Special thanks goes to the lovely Tatiana and Shelley Mae for all their hands on work! Wishing you ladies a bright future ahead 🫶🏻✨

26/05/2023

Hey friends! Here’s a couple of photos from yesterday’s tours! Thank you so much to all those who attended and for the fantastic feedback.. it means so much 🙏🏻✨❤️

Link to event: https://facebook.com/events/s/decadence-now-curators-tour/626337449395860/

City of Art Malta Society of Arts Andrew Borg Wirth

26/05/2023

Having fun together with my audience and the brilliant Wildness Tamed by Beauty as part of the Decadence, Now month long program. A massive thank you and BRAVO! to all those on the team of this 2 year long venture! ❤️ .studio

26/05/2023

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Spectacular .. we’ve got it all!! Book your appointment to visit our gorgeous ! ❤️

21/05/2023

There's only one way to combat a Monday morning and that's with fabulous and frivolous art! :P

''Albino Peacock and Two Cockatoo” (circa 1930) by Jessie Arms Botke

21/05/2023

🙏Opinions, please.
❓ What, in the image below, has caught your attention? Was it the attractive n**e? The stage-like setting? The choice of wildlife selected? ............
💁‍♀️Remember: There are no wrong or right answers; there's also no need to censor your comments! X

(I'm in the process of writing a short speech for this Thursday's event DECADENCE, NOW. CURATOR'S TOUR City of Art Malta Society of Arts event and I just have way too much content to speak about...I desperately need help to narrow it down!

📸Sean Mallia

19/05/2023

🔊The Maltese Biennale is calling forward several creative heroes/artists to participate! See below for more details... x

A call for Maltese and foreign artists to participate in the maltabiennale.art 2024.The artists’ exhibition will take place at the historic Grand Master’s

18/05/2023

Every day’s a school day; who would have ever guessed!

Bright yellow is considered the most tiring color, influencing everything from our behavior to our decorating choices

18/05/2023

It’s so surreal to see one of my German Romantic masterpieces alongside such spectacular artworks from across Europe! *pinch me*

Artwork by Otto Hessler (1858-1928)
Wildness Tamed by Beauty, 1911
Oil on Canvas

Price: 6,500.00 inc.Vat

18/05/2023

On a more serious note… one of our babies has a new home! 😭/😍

18/05/2023

We’ve now got hot wheels in the temple (…just be careful of those plinths!!~) 😅🫶🏻

11/05/2023

Super stoked to be supporting such incredible local talent! A massive Proset to all who were involved in bringing such an ambitious and multifaceted project to life!

For those of you looking for unbounded beauty and, uhm, Decadence.. you have to check this out- NOW. 😜

(It’s on all month at the Malta Society of Arts however I also encourage you all to look into the musical recitals program happening every Sunday this month 👉🏻 www.cityofart.eu/decadence-now/

Tomorrow✨

This programme, which has been in the making for the past few years, will commence tomorrow with an exhibition curated by Andrew Borg Wirth. The exhibition, which features a selection of artefacts, paraphernalia from the turn of the century alongside new works by reacting artworks, looks at the lasting effect that the Decadent movement has had on contemporary culture.

Visit from the 10—31 May 2023 at the Malta Society of Arts 👁️

Don't forget to join us for "Um Mitternacht", a salon recital, happening this weekend ➛ bit.ly/41R1vUT
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This project is supported by Arts Council Malta, Programme Support Grant, Embassy of Austria, Ambassade de France à Malte, Embassy of Germany, Embassy of Italy, Embassy of Spain, Istituto Italiano Di Cultura, Art and Art History at UM , English at UM, Valletta Cultural Agency, Camilleri Paris Mode, MAPFRE Middlesea, Heritage Malta, MAVENRY, SA Consult, impeached.online, 66 St Paul’s, Transcripta Translation Services, Intervisions, Casa Rocca Piccola, Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques, Express Trailers, The National Archives of Malta, and is under the patronage of Valeria Limentani and Jordi Goetstouwers of the Virgata Group

29/03/2023

One word: CHEEKY!

20/03/2023

More about my treasure trove coming soon 🥰✨
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13/03/2023

This is my latest baby in the collection- she’s close to 280 years old and is an exquisite example of late German Baroque cabinetry. She features some mind-blowing examples of marquetry, has 16 drawers (1 secret compartment), with some of her original keys, hand forged nails and adze marks.
Message for more info! ✨

📝 H. 159.5 cm, W. 131 cm, D. 53 cm

13/03/2023

Today this lady got treated to a stunning photoshoot with the amazing gorgeous make up by the lovely , Q&A with Shirley and the Editor of Design&Decor Magazine, SueArnett ❤️✨ Next publication is out in April so remember to keep a look out for more about me, and my first child, Artemisia!