About the parker gallery

The Parker Gallery is a distinguished dealer and agent specializing in Old Master and British paintings, operating between Hampshire and London. We offer a curated selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures spanning a wide range of periods and artistic schools.

The gallery is led by Archie Parker, whose extensive experience in the art world includes serving as Head of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings at Dreweatt’s Auctioneers from 2006 to 2014, where he was also a member of the management board of The Fine Art Auction Group. From 2014 to 2016, he was a Senior Specialist in Old Master Paintings at Bonhams. Archie is currently a council member of the British Antique Dealers’ Association and serves as a consultant for Arts Council England, specializing in sporting and equine paintings of national significance.

 

Our Services

We provide a comprehensive range of services for collectors, institutions, and museums, including:

  • Valuations & Appraisals: We offer expert valuations for insurance, probate, family division, proposed purchase and sale, inheritance tax (IHT), and acceptance in lieu of tax. This service is charged on a time and expenses basis; however, no fee is applied if the item is subsequently consigned to the gallery for sale.

  • Authentication & Research: Our expertise extends to the authentication and attribution of artworks, including sitter identification in portraits, dating of paintings, and establishing authorship. We also facilitate scientific analysis, such as pigment testing, dendrochronology, X-ray imaging, and infrared photography, to support detailed research.

  • Private Sales & Consignments: We manage the sale of paintings on behalf of private collectors and institutions on a commission or fixed-fee basis. Our rates are highly competitive compared to those of major auction houses.

  • Acquisition Advisory & Buying Services: We provide independent and objective assessments of artworks intended for purchase through auction or private treaty, ensuring informed decision-making. Additionally, we act as a purchasing agent, allowing clients to acquire artworks while maintaining discretion.

  • Restoration & Conservation: We collaborate with leading conservators in the UK to arrange expert cleaning and restoration of paintings and drawings. Our skilled carver and gilder can repair, restore, or modify antique frames, as well as create bespoke frames for artworks requiring replacement.

 

The Parker Gallery is proud to be a member of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) and the International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers’ Associations (CINOA).