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Rowntree Clark are consultants in 20th Century British Art, with a particular interest in 1950s and early 1960s abstract gestural painting. We bring a genuine passion for the subject, with a strong art historical bias, combined with a knowledge of the market that can be invaluable to both the experienced and first time buyer. In turn, this has given us the pleasure of helping build a series of wonderful collections, by brokering the sales of some of the great works by British artists in the 20th Century.

 

Established in 2009 by Edward Clark, we have developed a reputation for handling and presenting historically significant works of a distinct aesthetic, and uncovering the very best examples of the specific British Modernists that interest us.

 

Before establishing Rowntree Clark, Edward graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art in 1998 and worked for two leading West End dealers for over a decade. We have had the experience of exhibiting at major art fairs throughout the world - including TEFAF, Maastricht; The Armory Show New York; Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze; & Biennale Internazionale di Antiquariato di Roma - and have acted as an advisor for the Arts Council England among other roles. As Rowntree Clark we are a regular exhibitor at the British Art Fair & London Art Fair.  

 

In 2014 we relocated from our St James's, Mayfair, offices to Norfolk and now operate by appointment, dividing our time between London and the North Norfolk coast. A keen painter himself, Ed's paintings can now be viewed on his studio website.

CONTACT US

EDWARD CLARK

Tel: 07974967406

Email: ed@rowntreeclark.com

CONSULTANCY

The boutique nature of our consultancy business means we work solely on behalf of our clients acting as agents on an annual retainer fee, or a transparent commission. 

We give specialist market advise to clients on consigning and purchasing works, whether privately or at auction, including:

 

  • Negotiating the best possible fee structure for consignments

  • Specialist transparent provenance and market history research

  • Bidding strategies at auction

  • Brokering private sales both in the gallery and auction markets 

  • Viewing works for clients advising on quality and condition

  • Valuation and re-sale value consultation 

  • When needed, we bid on a client’s behalf

  • Pre and post sale logistics including shipping, framing and conservation

NOTABLE ACQUISTIONS

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Roger Hilton 1955
Peter Lanyon 1960
Benjamin
William Scott 1958
Roger Hilton
Terry Frost
Peter Lanyon 1957
Patrick Heron 1958
Sandra Blow
Harold Cohen
Peter Lanyon
Sandra Blow
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Patrick Heron 1962
Roger Hilton
Peter Lanyon
Joe Tilson
Sandra Blow
Patrick Heron
Robyn Denny
Gillian Ayres
Gillian Ayres 1960
Peter Lanyon
Paul Feiler
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