“A truly bespoke service for art collectors” The Art Collector
Why we love it
Explore some of Mayfair's greatest art galleries with esteemed art consultant, Claire McCaslin-Brown. Ahead of this private tour, don your collecting caps and make space on your walls, as you discover the world of art collection. Along the way you'll gain expert insight and insider connections, chatting to auction aficionados and discovering upcoming artist, and leave completely clued-up on selecting contemporary pieces.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a guided contemporary art gallery scene tour of Mayfair with art consultant Claire McCaslin-Brown
- Visit the Royal Academy and some of Mayfair’s greatest galleries
- Get an introduction to the practice and history of art collecting
- Visit an auction house and get insights on the city’s most exciting sales
- Learn how to find and select contemporary masterpieces
Description
Join art consultant Claire McCaslin-Brown on a tour of Mayfair’s contemporary gallery scene. With an illustrious background as a contemporary art advisor and top-notch roles at London’s art schools and auction houses, Claire is perfectly positioned to unlock the inner circles of the capital's burgeoning art scene.
Dip into Mayfair’s contemporary-art world starting at the Royal Academy. Here you'll gain an introduction into the practice and history of art collecting. Then it’s on to an array of Mayfair’s revered galleries - including stops along Cork Street, the historic career-starter of heavyweights including Francis Bacon, Max Ernst and Paul Klee.
Afterwards, you’ll head to Sotheby’s or another prestigious auction house, where a house expert will guide you through splurge-inducing auction previews and the role auctions play in collection building.
Claire's detours will showcase an array of international influences and mediums from paint and sculpture to video. Her discerning eye for upcoming artists will ensure you'll have an inside track into Mayfair’s illustrious art scene.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Daily, starting at 10.30am
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
The tour will last approxumately 2 and a half hours.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a guided contemporary art gallery scene tour of Mayfair with art consultant Claire McCaslin-Brown
- Visit the Royal Academy and some of Mayfair’s greatest galleries
- Get an introduction to the practice and history of art collecting
- Visit an auction house and get insights on the city’s most exciting sales
- Learn how to find and select contemporary masterpieces
Why we love it
Explore some of Mayfair's greatest art galleries with esteemed art consultant, Claire McCaslin-Brown. Ahead of this private tour, don your collecting caps and make space on your walls, as you discover the world of art collection. Along the way you'll gain expert insight and insider connections, chatting to auction aficionados and discovering upcoming artist, and leave completely clued-up on selecting contemporary pieces. Read full description
Description
Join art consultant Claire McCaslin-Brown on a tour of Mayfair’s contemporary gallery scene. With an illustrious background as a contemporary art advisor and top-notch roles at London’s art schools and auction houses, Claire is perfectly positioned to unlock the inner circles of the capital's burgeoning art scene.
Dip into Mayfair’s contemporary-art world starting at the Royal Academy. Here you'll gain an introduction into the practice and history of art collecting. Then it’s on to an array of Mayfair’s revered galleries - including stops along Cork Street, the historic career-starter of heavyweights including Francis Bacon, Max Ernst and Paul Klee.
Afterwards, you’ll head to Sotheby’s or another prestigious auction house, where a house expert will guide you through splurge-inducing auction previews and the role auctions play in collection building.
Claire's detours will showcase an array of international influences and mediums from paint and sculpture to video. Her discerning eye for upcoming artists will ensure you'll have an inside track into Mayfair’s illustrious art scene.
×Description
Join art consultant Claire McCaslin-Brown on a tour of Mayfair’s contemporary gallery scene. With an illustrious background as a contemporary art advisor and top-notch roles at London’s art schools and auction houses, Claire is perfectly positioned to unlock the inner circles of the capital's burgeoning art scene.
Dip into Mayfair’s contemporary-art world starting at the Royal Academy. Here you'll gain an introduction into the practice and history of art collecting. Then it’s on to an array of Mayfair’s revered galleries - including stops along Cork Street, the historic career-starter of heavyweights including Francis Bacon, Max Ernst and Paul Klee.
Afterwards, you’ll head to Sotheby’s or another prestigious auction house, where a house expert will guide you through splurge-inducing auction previews and the role auctions play in collection building.
Claire's detours will showcase an array of international influences and mediums from paint and sculpture to video. Her discerning eye for upcoming artists will ensure you'll have an inside track into Mayfair’s illustrious art scene.
Opening Times
This experience is available daily, starting at 10.30am.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Daily, starting at 10.30am
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 6 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
The tour will last approxumately 2 and a half hours.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
