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New York: +1 212 332 8158

Art Market Excellence

Finding art for our clients

As independent advisors we offer you our expertise as art market insiders. We can identify and evaluate the art you are looking for or looking to sell.

Corfield Morris takes great pride in the relationships that we build with our clients. We are highly market-aware, experienced and utterly discreet.

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

Our latest company news and expert commentary on the world of art and antiques.

03 July 2021

Born with a Silver Spoon

Martyn Downer, the jewellery and silver consultant of Corfield Morris reveals the underpinnings of the silver market. Interviewed here by Flora McEvedy, Martyn explains how this particular market has fared in recent years

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09 March 2021

MAASTURES NEW

After 60 years of happy residence in Mayfair’s Clifford Street, Maas Gallery is re-locating to the fresh pastures of St James’. In an interview with Flora McEvedy, Rupert Maas of Antiques Road Show fame, looks to the future.

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Jenny Saville (b.1970), Propped, 1992
Sebastiao Salgado (b.1944), Fur seals on the coast between Punta Delgada and Punta Caleta, 2004
Irma Stern (1894-1966), Zanzibar Arab, 1945. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Wols (1913-1951), Vert Strié Noir Rouge, 1946/7
Henry Moore (1898-1986), The Three Fates, 1948. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Kumiko Imanaka (b.1939), Work, 1967. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Joris van Son (1623-1667), Still Life. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Nicholas Pocock (1740-1821), HMS St Fiorenzo, Capt Sir H Neale (1800). Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Jurriaan Andriessen (1742-1819), Bacchanalian Landscape. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
Robert Levrac-Tournieres (1667-1752), Portrait of a Gentleman. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
A pair of silver candelabra, John Wakelin & William Taylor, 1792. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
A Northern European bronze of the Flying Mercury, 17th century. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
An eight-day ebonised longcase clock, Thomas Tompion, c.1712. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
The Chiselhampton Bookcase, mid-18th century. Private treaty sale negotiated on behalf of an institution.
A Flemish Renaissance tapestry, Brussels, c.1530. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.
A clear and ruby glass chandelier, attributed to F & C Osler. Acquired on behalf of a private collector.

ABOUT US

Tim Corfield
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Tim is an acknowledged authority on antiques, his connoisseurship established over thirty years of independent consultancy. Having qualified as an engineer, Tim spent nine years in the army before starting up his own firm specialising in antiques. As an expert, Tim has been commissioned to curate a number of significant private collections in the UK and the US. Tim co-founded Corfield Morris in 2003. Hear more of Tim's origin story by listening to this podcast.

Daniel Morris
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Having studied Art History, Daniel worked at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham. This was followed by ten years working at Sotheby’s where he was appointed a Director and oversaw numerous high-profile auctions. Immersed in his subject, Daniel has an acute awareness of the complexities of the Art market. He lectures on a number of topics within his field and has worked on a range of publications. Daniel co-founded Corfield Morris in 2003.

Martyn Downer
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Martyn is a specialist in jewellery and silver. He is also the leading expert in objects, relics and artefacts relating to the life and career of Admiral Lord Nelson. Founder of My Family Silver and formerly Head of Jewellery at Sotheby's London, he is author of several books including Nelson’s Purse, a bestselling account of his discovery of a lost trove of Nelson treasures.

Flora McEvedy
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Flora attended Art school in Paris before reading Modern History at Oxford. She was called to the Bar in 1998 and practised as a barrister before re-training at the Courtauld Institute of Art in 2013. Flora then worked as a freelance art critic and historian and began life at Corfield Morris in 2014. She is a specialist in Modern British and Old Masters.

Fraser Brough
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Fraser is our expert in Contemporary Art, with a broad understanding of its diverse forms and media gleaned from years working at galleries. He graduated from the Courtauld Institute with First Class Honours, and joined Corfield Morris in 2018.

Our Services

Corfield Morris offer a complete range of professional services

Sourcing

Once a client has decided what they are looking for, we endeavour to meet specifications using our extensive contacts within all tiers of the art fraternity.

Viewing & Vetting

When a potential acquisition has been identified, we can personally inspect and assess the piece, reporting on every aspect of artistic and commercial interest.

Bidding Representation

We advise on bidding strategies and offer representation when bidding at auction.

Private Brokerage

If a client has a work to sell, we can provide strategic advice and manage the entire sales process in order to achieve the most advantageous return.

Conservation & Restoration

Recognising the importance of preserving the life of an acquisition, we work alongside leading art, antiques and classic car conservators, managing complex projects and liaising between client and conservator.

Shipping

From moving fragile porcelain a matter of miles to transporting entire containers overseas, we can arrange and oversee all shipping requirements.

Installation

We work closely with a small group professional art handlers, picture hangers and lighting specialists to ensure our clients’ art works are displayed to their best advantage and in appropriate conditions.

Collection Management

Art collections represent a significant asset and require protection, documentation, valuation and management to ensure their value is maximised and protected for the future. We offer a bespoke collection management and curatorial service.

Valuations

Corfield Morris provide detailed, objective, fully researched and illustrated valuations for a number of specific purposes including insurance, tax planning, family division and charitable contributions.

Legal Advisory & Expert Witness

Corfield Morris can provide expert reports on antiques, fine art and jewellery for litigation purposes, and expert witness reports for Civil and Criminal Court cases.