Antiques and Auction Houses in London

Christie's

James Christie opened his London auction house in 1766. Christie's is a very prestigious establishment auctioning everything that is desirable and exclusive.

Bonhams

Another of Bond Street's major auction houses, Bonhams has salesrooms around the country and, like its neighbour Sotheby's, allows public viewings before the sales.

Sotheby's

All the auction houses featured here are outstandingly prestigious, but it would be fair to say that the daddy of them all is Sotheby's. Founded in 1744, this is where world-famous antiques, jewellery and works of art regularly achieve record prices.

Kensington Church Street

The refined Kensington Church Street, W8, is around the corner from the shopping paradise of Kensington High Street. This narrow winding road is where you will find small antique shops, internationally respected for their collections of paintings, European porcelain, 20th-century decorative arts and Oriental ceramics.

Pimlico Road

On the southern edge of Belgravia, Pimlico Road is a world-famous, specialist fine antique district.

Camden Passage

Beautiful and traffic-free Camden Passage is N1's antique paradise. It's more of a Dickensian labyrinth than a single passage and features arcades and small specialist antique shops. The Mall Antiques Arcade on Upper Street is particularly good for rare, expensive pieces.

Antiquarius

Among the many dealers at Antiquarius, you will find experts selling stunning Baccarat glass, art deco furniture and jewellery and vintage Louis Vuitton trunks. One of the most unusual dealers is Ferguson Fine Art, which specialises in field sport and equestrian antiques.