Top-selected art dealers in Britain, based on preferences from influential designers, architects, and creative professionals
Top Art Galleries and Dealers in the UK
Explore the vibrant and diverse art scene in the United Kingdom as we delve into the top galleries and dealers recommended by experts from "The Telegraph Homes & Gardens" and "our platform's Decanter Magazine."
Jenna Burlingham in Hampshire (www.jennaburlingham.com) showcases established artists on well-chosen background colours, offering wonderful art that is truly inspiring. In nearby Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Sean Symington recently made a purchase from Trilogie Antiques (@trilogieantiques), a local antique shop that is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts.
For those interested in 20th-century British art, Piano Nobile, London W11 (www.piano-nobile.com) and Josh Lilley in London W1 (www.joshlilley.com) are excellent choices. Piano Nobile specializes in 20th-century British art, while Josh Lilley represents Nick Goss and Gareth Cadwallader, and offers more affordable prints and paintings by Gianni Notarianni (www.gianninotarianni.com).
Thackeray Gallery, London W8 (www.thackeraygallery.com) boasts an individual collection of works by living British artists, curated by Sarah Macdonald-Brown. For those seeking more traditional art, Willoughby Gerrish, London W1 (www.willoughbygerrish.com) offers an amazing mix of 20th-century British and more traditional art.
In London, Josh Darby from Browse & Darby, London SW1 (www.browseanddarby.co.uk) specializes in British and French paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. Meanwhile, Georgia Stoneman in Somerset (www.georgiastoneman.com) is great for modern and contemporary British pictures and sculpture.
London-based Guy Morrison (www.guymorrison.com) is a fine-art dealer and agent who buys and sells privately for clients. Rebecca Gordon (www.rebeccagordonart.co.uk) familiarizes herself with projects, understands clients' tastes, and helps build collections.
Daniel Katz Gallery in London W1 (www.katz.art) offers works of art from antiquity to the 20th century. Cramer & Bell (www.cramerandbell.com) specializes in sourcing art, always finding incredible pieces. Damian Delahunty in London W1 (www.delahuntyfineart.com) is an expert in contemporary art.
In Provence, France, La Galerie Cotignac (www.lagaleriecotignac.com) has a great eye for decorative and affordable art. For those seeking rare maps, globes, atlases, books, and nautical charts from the 15th to 19th centuries, Daniel Crouch Rare Books is highly respected in London.
Ronald Phillips / Simon Phillips, specializing in 18th-century English furniture, is recognized as one of the world’s leading dealers and restorers with a prestigious Mayfair location attracting museums, private collectors, and royal families. Halcyon Gallery, an established international contemporary art gallery based in London on Bond Street, is known for modern and contemporary art exhibitions and free entry to all shows.
Lastly, the British Art Fair, held at the Saatchi Gallery, features leading UK dealers exhibiting works by top British modern and contemporary artists such as David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Frank Auerbach, and Damien Hirst, with a curator and dealer presence providing expert collecting advice. Enter Gallery is noted for representing top contemporary UK artists and offers expert personalized art consultancy, including online consultations and home visits, emphasizing emerging talents like Gavin Turk and Philip Colbert. Lyndsey Ingram, London W1 (www.lyndseyingram.com), has a collaborative approach in finding special pieces for projects. Lastly, Philip Mould (www.philipmould.com) is recognized for promoting and popularizing Cedric Morris's flower paintings.
These names and venues are prominent in expert recommendations within the UK’s art and antiques scene, covering traditional antiques, rare books/maps, and contemporary art.
In the realm of contemporary art and lifestyle, Home-and-Garden magazine recommends Jenna Burlingham's garden design in Hampshire, known for her art pieces presented on well-chosen background colors. For home-and-garden enthusiasts, the online platform's Decanter Magazine also recommends Thackeray Gallery, London W8, which curates an individual collection of works by living British artists.
