Fine Art & Antiques backed by the Augustus Adams Fine Art Fund.
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” Franz Kafka
OUR MISSION
Bringing unseen fine art & antiques to the market
Finding the hidden art of history.
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Research & Procurement
We source predominantly pieces known as ‘important’ or ‘fine’ from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Our sourcing partners have decades of experience and provide us with only the very best pieces.
Esoteric knowledge allows us to identify works of art that have remained undiscovered and unappreciated for decades.
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Repair & Restoration
Restoration and conservation is central to the Augustus Adams culture.
All works of art, whatever the medium, are historically appraised before entering our workshop, so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The conservation and restoration applied to each piece, deserving of such meticulous attention to detail, is a result of collective research and discussions.
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Valuation & Retail
Our Pall Mall, London gallery holds our seasonal collection of art and antiques for sale, with entry by appointment.
When you visit, you can see our restorers at work building the value in our Augustus Adam Fine Art Fund.
Call to find out what’s in store, discuss our sourcing and bespoke buying with the client in mind, or how to invest in the Art Fund.
HOW WE RANK OUR ANTIQUES
Important. Fine. Good.
It’s not just a category, it’s how you’ll feel owning and using the antiques we find and bring to the market.
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Important
Very occasionally we find items for sale that have the best provenance, rarity and condition for an object of their type. Something special, not just in itself but in the story and connections it brings.
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Fine
Some antiques have beauty and elegance that sets them apart from the everyday, though they do not carry the significance of importance. Fine examples of their art, rare enough to be statement pieces.
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Good
If not the great, then the good. Not even the largest corporate, hotelier or interior design budgets can exclusively purchase Important and Fine Pieces. For project buying, mix it up, to get the volume you need.
Designers, Period Houses, Collectors
Finding the right number of pieces to put into the right positions can be challenging, whether choosing a statement piece to anchor a look, or buying antiques and art to fill a property. Working with Augustus Adams will reassure you in every buying decision you make, and our research and sourcing for your interiors brief or portfolio will be handled discretely, over whatever period.
INTRODUCTION
Anthony Thorpe
Co-founder / Art Director
Anthony began his career over 35 years ago specialising in fine English and French furniture, such names included Francoise Linke, Henri Dasson, Paul Sormani etc and high-end 19th century ebenistes. Over the years this has grown extensively to include clocks, paintings and objet d’art. Augustus Adams is the crystallisation of Anthony’s experience and passion into a vibrant, exciting collection that unites ethical investment and inimitable art. Together, our colleagues, collectors and investors safeguard the legacy and beauty of past art for future generations, ensuring its timeless charm endures.