Private Art Galleries of London Mayfair with an Art Historian
Today, London is regarded as one of the most important global art centres and the galleries of Mayfair are considered to be the best in the entire city. With a variety of art exhibitions showcasing paintings, sculpture, photography, installations as well as rare collectors’ items, Mayfair is frequented by jet-setting art crowds.
In three hours together we will visit some of the carefully selected privately-owned art galleries and auction houses, and also talk about Mayfair's stories, past and present. These small galleries are rarely crowded and, unlike in big museums, the exhibitions change often so you will never see the same artworks twice, even when you book this tour again.
You do not have to be a collector though or indeed know anything about art in order to enjoy the rich offerings of this historic and culturally significant district, internationally renowned as a vibrant hub of creativity and craftsmanship, where the worlds of art, fashion and luxury meet.
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Private Art Galleries of London Mayfair with an Art Historian
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Sotheby's
Located in the heart of London's Mayfair district, Sotheby's auctions offer an extraordinary diversity of objects and works of art from Impressionist & Modern Art and Contemporary Art to Old Master Paintings, 19th Century European Art and Islamic Art, as well as Decorative Art from Porcelain and Silver to French & English Furniture amongst many others. Sotheby’s conducts some 250 auctions a year in more than 70 categories therefore there is always something interesting to see.
Christie's
Christie's, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewelry and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Ever since Christie's has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world's finest collections and greatest works of art before their auction. Christie's heads numerous auctions each year so there is always something to see and, there is an art cafe for a possible puit-stop
Bond Street
Bond Street was built up in the 1720s, and by the end of the 18th century was a popular place for the upper-class residents of Mayfair to socialise. Bond Street has been mentioned in several works of literature, including Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility and Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel Mrs Dalloway. In Suzanna Clarke’s novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Bond Street is described as having “the most fashionable shops in all the kingdom”. Bond Street is also a square on the British Monopoly board. From Henry Moore's sculpture on top of the former Time Life building to a bust of the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet, the main artery of the Mayfair is full of art surprises, which most people often fail to notice.
Inclusions
- Unique selection of the exhibitions that you won't see anywhere else
- A guided tour with an expert art historian
- Publicly displayed art that you can see from the street level
- A history of Mayfair, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the world
- Secret art locations
- A very walkable art route designed specially for you
- Free admission to all the galleries and auction houses
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will be meeting just outside of the Green Park underground station by the HSBC bank’s branch- on the corner of Piccadilly and Stratton street.
End Points
- We will finish our tour at the Royal Academy of Arts, minutes walks from both, Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations.
