ABOUT THE FAIR
Pic: 'Union (Horse with Two Disks)', 2001, by Christopher Le Brun, exhibited by New Art Centre at Masterpiece London 2017.
MASTERPIECE LONDON ART FAIR
30 June – 6 July 2022
Preview Day 29 June 2022
The Royal Hospital Chelsea becomes the meeting point of creatives and collectors during Masterpiece London. What sets it apart is the juxtaposition of art and design from all periods and origins.
Masterpiece London is the unmissable art fair where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery - from antiquity to the present day. The fair offers an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale, from international exhibitors spanning every major market discipline.
Preview of Masterpiece London
Masterpiece Presents 2019
Masterpiece London Sculpture Series
Fine Art at Masterpiece London
Sculpture at Masterpiece London
Ancient Art & Antiques at Masterpiece London
Dining at Masterpiece London
Jewellery at Masterpiece London
Masterpiece London is Open
Cross Collecting at Masterpiece London
Talks & Education Programme at Masterpiece London
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Opening | Masterpiece London 2018 (Video)
Painting & Fine Art Highlights
Antiquity Highlights
Sculpture Highlights
Jewellery Highlights
Dining at Masterpiece
Building Masterpiece London
Highlights | Masterpiece London 2017 (video)
Anticipation | Masterpiece London 2017 (video)
Opening | Masterpiece London 2017 (video)
Atmosphere | Masterpiece London 2017 (video)
Guests leaving the preview evening of Masterpiece London 2017
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Visitors enjoy a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne in front of Dickinson
Photograph by Andy Barnham
A mix of ancient to contemporary on Geoffrey Diner Gallery and Safani Gallery's shared stand at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Godson and Coles' stand, which displayed 18th century furniture alongside modern and contemporary British works
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Artist Iván Navarro in front of his work Impenetrable Room, specially comissioned for Masterpiece London 2017 by Paul Kasmin Gallery
Photograph by Andy Barnham
A selection of vintage Belperron at Verdura Jewellery
Photograph by Chris Allerton
A group of school children learn about Jeroen Verhoeven's Bubble Cabinet (2016), exhibited by Blain|Southern
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Rachid Koraichi, Les Prieurs (2015) and Masterpiece flags outside of the Fair
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Dutko Gallery at Masterpiece London 2017
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Christopher Le Brun, Union (Horse with Two Discs), 2001, exhibited by the New Art Centre
Photograph by Chris Allerton
The Cape Reimagined by Burberry at Masterpiece London 2017
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Wallace Chan hosts a talk on his stand at Masterpiece 2017
The Famous Women Dinner Service by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant (1932) offered for sale by Piano Nobile
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Works by Mario Ceroli and Lucio Fontana on Tornabuoni's stand at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Andy Barnham
The Giustinani Vases (c. 1826-30) exhibited by Thomas Coulborn & Sons
Photograph by Andy Barnham
John Singer Sargent, Portrait of Charles Alexander Giron (c. 1884) and Cypresses and Pines (1913) offered for sale by Collisart LLC
Guests at the Masterpiece 2017 preview Evening
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Contemporary ceramics on Adrian Sassoon's stand at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Robilant + Voena gallery at Masterpiece London 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Visitors admire masterpieces by Claude Monet at Gladwell & Patterson
Sarti Gallery
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Colnaghi and Tomasso Brothers Fine Art at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Robin Katz Fine Art
Photograph by Chris Allerton
David Gill Gallery
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Axel Vervoordt Gallery
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Ronald Phillips Ltd
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Rose Uniacke
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Masterpiece: The Art of Collecting with Sotheby's Institute of Art in the Masterpiece Lecture Theatre by Maurizio Pellizzoni
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Impressionist and modern works of art at Dickinson
Photograph by Andy Barnham
School children discover Iván Navarro's Impenetrable Room
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Michael Goedhuis at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Agnew's Gallery at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
The Riva Aquarama Lamborghini (1968)
Photograph by Andy Barnham
Perrin Fine Art at Masterpiece 2017
Photograph by Chris Allerton
20th century design at Galerie Chastel-Marechal
Photograph by Chris Allerton
Highlights of Masterpiece 2016 (video)
This monumental work in granite and bronze - Lost Fragment, 2016 - stood at the entrance to the fair, exhibited by Based Upon
Photography by Andy Barnham
Dickinson offered museum quality works from masters including Juan Gris, Gerhardt Richter and JMW Turner
Photography by Andy Barnham
Rachel Campbell-Johnston, Chief Art Critic - The Times, on Masterpiece 2016 (video)
New exhibitor Axel Vervoordt presented a fantastic selection of carefully curated works from antiquity to the present day
Photography by Andy Barnham
Tornabuoni Art showcased modern and contemporary works from leading Italian artists
Photography by Andy Barnham
Gallery Steinitz's lavish display recreated haute Parisian decor, exhibiting a selection of works spanning the centuries
Photography by Andy Barnham
Gallery Dutko brought an elegant selection of Art Deco designs alongside modern and contemporary art
Photography by Andy Barnham
Scott's Seafood & Champagne Bar, running down the centre of Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
Renowned antique furniture dealer Apter-Fredericks Ltd marked their 70th anniversary at Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
Exhibitor Sam Fogg brought a selection of beautiful Medieval works of art to Masterpiece London including this graceful Saint John of the Crucifixion from Lower Austria, Tyrolc. 1480-1490
Photography by Andy Barnham
Twenty-seven individual Vetting Committees examine each piece in their own field to ensure that the exhibit is genuine, in good condition, correctly labelled and worthy of exhibition at Masterpiece
Photography by Andy Barnham
Francis Sultana, Artistic Director of David Gill Gallery, presents a public talk on the Zaha Hadid Commemorative Salon
Photography by Andy Barnham
Masterpiece London welcomed members of the British Fashion Council Trust to our Lecture Theatre, beautifully designed by Katharine Pooley. The panel included Mary Katrantzou, Miroslava Duma and Nasiba Adilova, moderated by Jo Ellison.
Photography by Andy Barnham
Arriving on the red carpet of Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
The inimitable Chelsea Pensioners share their stories over a sculpted grenade
Photography by Andy Barnham
Philip Hewat-Jaboor, Chairman of Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
The Girih Treasure Chest took centre stage on David Linley's stand at Masterpiece 2016
Photography by Andy Barnham
Nazy Vassegh, Masterpiece London CEO, with a group of Chelsea Pensioners
Photography by Andy Barnham
British fashion legend Sir Paul Smith at Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
Kirsty Allsopp enjoying Masterpiece London
Photography by Andy Barnham
Sundaram Tagore Gallery presenting a public talk on contemporary art in the context of a globalised world
Photography by Andy Barnham
Princess Alia Al-Senussi, Karen Levy, Eugenio Re Rebaudengo and Jeffrey Boloten at the panel discussion 'A New Generation of Collectors' as part of the Sotheby's Institute of Art short course 'Masterpiece London: The Art of Collecting'
Photography by Andy Barnham
Masterpiece London Champagne Sponsor Perrier-Jouët hosted regular Champagne Masterclasses in conjunction with Bompas & Parr
Photography by Andy Barnham
Renowned young explorers, the Turner twins enjoying the sun on the Perrier-Jouët Champagne Terrace
Photography by Andy Barnham
Agnew's sold Tullio Crali's Futurist 'Nose Diving On the City' on the opening day of Masterpiece London 2016
Photography by Andy Barnham
Henry Moore's Working Model for Reclining Figure: Festival, 1950 was available from exhibitor Offer Waterman
Photography by Andy Barnham
This stunning Art Nouveau rocking chair from Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe, Italy, C. 1915 was exhibited by Rose Uniacke
Photography by Andy Barnham
We were delighted to welcome Luke Syson and Ellenor Alcorn from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art who gave a wonderful talk 'British Decorative Arts: The View from The Met'
Photography by Andy Barnham
VIRTUAL TOUR
Experience Masterpiece London 2019 With Our 360° Tour
MASTERPIECE PRESENTS | PHYLLIDA BARLOW
Masterpiece Presents provides a platform for innovative, immersive works of art at the entrance to the Fair. In 2019 we were proud to showcase a sculptural installation by Phyllida Barlow, in conjunction with Hauser & Wirth, referencing the supersized ‘pom-pom’ works she first developed in the 1990s.
One of Britain’s leading contemporary female artists, Phyllida Barlow is well-known for using found materials like plaster, cardboard and cement, which turn the conventions of traditional sculpture on their head.
Masterpiece Presents 2018 | Marina Abramović
MASTERPIECE AWARDS
Masterpiece Awards are awarded to those exhibits and stands that are judged to be outstanding - perhaps undiscovered, rare, provenanced, and of beauty.
Read MoreTHE MASTERPIECE TEAM
PHILIP HEWAT-JABOOR
Chairman of the Fair
HARRY APTER
Founder
SIMON PHILLIPS
Founder
HARRY VAN DER HOORN
Founder
RUTH KENNEDY
Board Advisor
LUCIE KITCHENER
Managing Director
LAURA ARCHER
Partnerships & Engagement
CRAIG BROWN
Head of Fair Development & Exhibitors
ALEX CHOCHOLKO
Exhibitor Relations Manager
ALEJANDRA LLAVONA
Marketing Assistant
JOCELYN POULTON
Head of Vetting
MAX STIEGLER
Head of Marketing & Digital
ALEX WILLIAMS
Financial Controller
MASTERPIECE EXHIBITOR COMMITTEE
The Masterpiece Exhibitor Committee is selected from exhibiting Masterpiece galleries. Their primary role is to advise and make recommendations
to the Organisation regarding new exhibitors as well as fair development.
PHILIP HEWAT-JABOOR
Chairman of the Fair
SARAH BOURGHARDT
Hauser & Wirth
OLLIVIER CHENEL
Galerie Chenel
ALESSANDRA DI CASTRO
Alessandra di Castro
ANDREW DUNCANSON
Modernity
OSCAR GRAF
Oscar Graf
EDWARD HORSWELL
Sladmore Gallery
NICO LANDRIGAN
Verdura
Francis norton
S.J. Phillips
Peter Osborne
Osborne Samuel
ADRIAN SASSOON
Adrian Sassoon
EMMA WARD
Dickinson
vetting
THE COMMITTEE
Over 150 leading international specialists comprising scholars drawn from all areas of the art world, including museum curators, conservators, auctioneers, dealers and galleries participate in the Vetting process.
MASTERPIECE SCHOOL OF VETTING
Masterpiece is determined to ensure that the skills of vetting are passed down to future generations and has established the Masterpiece School of Vetting. Vetting Mentees are seconded to individual committees where they observe and participate in the discussions, but do not have right to vote.
ONLINE 2021 VETTING REVIEW
Works of art shown on Masterpiece Online 2021 have been reviewed by our Vetting Review Committee working from the photograph and descriptions only, carried out as best it can to the same rigorous standards. The opinion of the Masterpiece Online Vetting Review Committee is given to the best of their knowledge based on the information provided and no member of the Vetting Review Committee, nor Masterpiece London Ltd shall be liable for any direct or indirect loss.
VETTING PARTNERSHIPS:
ART LOSS REGISTER
Masterpiece London partners with the Art Loss Register (ALR) who have checked Masterpiece Online 2021 exhibits against the Art Loss Register database of 700,000 items that are subject to a claim. The ARL is the world’s largest privately managed dataset of stolen, missing and looted works of art and antiques. Its database includes items reported as lost or stolen, subject to a dispute or loan, or with other issues. Any object found to be subject to a claim is removed from the Fair.
CRANFIELD FORENSIC INSTITUTE
Recently Masterpiece has partnered with the Cranfield Forensic Institute to advise on technical and scientific issues and reports.