The new edition of the Unpacking of Antiques, Almoneda, Retro and Vintage continues today and tomorrow at Ifepa, after a premiere day that once again exceeded attendance expectations. This fair is, without a doubt, an essential visit for those interested in singular, unusual pieces, with more than 100 years of history, auctions… very present in current decorations. This year’s call has the participation of 100 companies from various parts of Spain, including the Region of Murcia, as well as exhibitors from countries such as France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
The opening ceremony was held yesterday by the general secretary of the Ministry of Business, Employment, Universities and Spokesperson, Ana Belén Valero Guerrero, who was accompanied by the president of Ifepa, Antonio León, and the general director of the Fair Institution , Antonio Miras, among other authorities.
The Unpacking of Antiques Fair offers visitors approximately 44,000 pieces, a whole universe of possibilities, such as: classical archaeology, numismatics, ceramics, furniture, clocks, lamps, fans, armchairs, dressing tables, crockery, telephones, irons, mirrors, writing, thimbles, perfume bottles, toys, books, silver, jewellery, glass, Nancy dolls, Playmobil pieces, siphons, shawls, coins, posters, canes, musical instruments, etc. that can be purchased at the time of the visit, since it is a direct sales fair. It is worth highlighting an unusual wooden carving of the Virgen del Carmen from the Valencian school dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, recently cleaned and retouched in the workshops of the prestigious Murcian sculptor José Hernández; a Roman marble head of the Empress Livia; a bronze winged Eros; an early Renaissance fire-gilt bronze processional cross; ritual art from black Africa, and a polychrome German cabinet from 1798, among others.
Variety of prices
As for a variety of prices, it is possible to find objects from ten euros and centuries-old pieces worth thousands of euros. It is enough to take a quick tour through the corridors of Ifepa to realize that the old is not synonymous with expensive, since this sector has ceased to be something exclusive for the wealthiest pockets and has adapted to medium budgets.
The visitor is as diverse as the objects on display. For beginners, this fair invites them to enter the world of antiques, and they are the ones who ask the most. In addition, with the return to retro phenomenon, the presence of a young public has increased, who like to decorate their homes with pieces that are reminiscent of the past and more unique than those that can be found in a standard store.
Sale and transport
To maintain quality and ensure authenticity, all pieces purchased by visitors are accompanied by a sales certificate, which is given by the vendor at the time of purchase. In this way, the exhibitor guarantees the buyer the characteristics and period of the pieces, thus raising the category of this event. It is a form of control, characteristic of the main fairs in the sector, whose objective is to guarantee visitors that the piece they have purchased is at least 40 years old.
In addition, there is the possibility of transporting purchased pieces home, since sometimes large furniture or carvings are purchased that cannot be taken at that time. Therefore, from the organization this service is provided to the visitor, and all possible facilities are made available to make the movement feasible.
vintage cars
Together with the Unpacking of Antiques, Auto Retro is held for the first time, bringing together some 25 companies that exhibit around 160 vehicles, among which you can see old and classic cars such as SEAT 600 and other brands, as well as motorcycles and bicycles old, trucks, bicycles, tractors… Likewise, there is sale of spare parts and accessories, repair workshops, model cars, classic competition spare parts, polished and chromed, rubber profiles, suitcases, glazing, spare parts for bikes and motorcycles, etc.
It is organized by the Ruta del Sol Club in collaboration with Ifepa, and the Santa Rosalía Classic Vehicle Club (Torre Pacheco) also participates.
Tomorrow, a concentration of vehicles will be held in the Ifepa parking lot. Those interested in participating will have free access to the car park, where hundreds of fans will gather.
Raffle and workshops
Visitors, just by attending, enter the draw for a pair of silver metal candlesticks, dating from the 1930s. They can deposit their ballot today and tomorrow, since the winner will be announced at the close of the fair. (morning). The Il Condottiero company will give workshops for small groups of up to 15 people on conservation and restoration tricks. It is essential to register at the Information Point or through the website www.desembalajemurcia.com, in the Workshops section.
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