I'm not totally sure why I've included this in my 'blog', but I feel this gentleman worthy of note. The only way I can think of describing him is as an antique 'super-collector' and a purveyor of antiquarian eccentricities. Having started from humble beginnings as a small time seller of 'funny things' at Bermondsy market in London, he has become a serious collector with a passion for beautiful, gutsy, dramatic and amusing things, a highly acclaimed 'interior decorator's decorator', and has done work for Donna Karen, Versace and Ralph Lauren.
I've been to his shop in London, and also went to the sale of his house and the totality of its contents in Suffolk (he also sold his house in New York, and all of its contents). This was the first time he had ever sold any of his personal collection. The shop is fantastic, but what was in the house was amazing. Nothing was normal, everything had its own quirky idiosyncrasies, humour and wit (I think it is for this reason that I've included him). Antiques are, after all, 'sick' (in my opinion).
2 comments:
Yes antiques are 'dark'. I love routing through quirky little antique shops, and totally understand why you have put this up. Don;t know if you have ever thought about it but I believe you would make a great antiques dealer Chris, think about it! ha
ha ha I already do it mate!!!
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