Wednesday 25 September 2024 | 10.30am BST
Auction to be held at Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
We are delighted to offer the London home collection of one of the most important contemporary art collecting families in Europe, the Malekis. Fatima and Eskandar Maleki are highly regarded for their curatorial expertise, deep understanding of the art market, and support for emerging artists, which they demonstrate through sponsorship and advisory roles with numerous institutions.
Joe Robinson, Head of House Sales and Collections, said: “Dreweatts are delighted to have been entrusted with the London Home collection of Fatima and Eskandar Maleki from 28 South Street. This sale chronicles their collecting journey, evolving from an inherited appreciation for the traditional, to becoming passionate and distinguished patrons of contemporary art.”
Commenting on the sale of their collection, the Maleki family said: “In the last 20 years our family home has been a meeting point where artists, collectors, gallerists, celebrities, royals and friends met over fun and lavish Persian dinners and where many even found their partner for life."
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Auction:
Wednesday 25 September, 10.30am BST
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
Bidding:
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On View:
London (highlights): Dreweatts, 16-17 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y 5LU
Tuesday 3 - Thursday 5 September 2024: 10am - 4pm
Newbury (full sale): Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
Friday 20 - Wednesday 25 September 2024
Further information:
General enquiries: + 44 (0) 1635 553 553 | housesales@dreweatts.com
Press enquiries: smaylor@dreweatts.com
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