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Dreweatts, founded in 1759, is one of the UK’s leading fine art auction houses with a global client base and a reputation for excellence across the art and antiques world.

We operate from our historic saleroom at Donnington Priory in Berkshire and our London gallery on Pall Mall, at the heart of the capital’s art district. Dreweatts is proud to be part of the Gurr Johns group of international art advisory businesses.

With twenty-two specialist departments and a team of market-leading experts, we conduct over 70 auctions annually. Our sales cover a broad spectrum of categories, including Old Masters and British art, Modern and Contemporary art, furniture and works of art, modern design, Chinese and Japanese art and luxury items such as jewellery, silver, watches, and fine wine. We offer a specialist valuations service to private collectors, interior decorators, and institutions alike, advising on every aspect of collection management.

Dreweatts is especially renowned for its leadership in single-owner collection sales. These carefully curated auctions showcase works of historical and cultural significance, handled with scholarly insight and attention to detail. They have become a defining feature of our offering and affirm Dreweatts as a trusted name for exceptional collections and estate sales.

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