Offer Waterman opened his first gallery in Chelsea, London in 1996. Now based in a five-storey Georgian townhouse in Mayfair, the gallery has developed an international following for its exceptional 20th Century and Contemporary art. Previously the historic William Morris & Co showroom, the gallery at 17 St. George Street provides a relaxed and understated exhibition space across three floors, with a library and research centre on the fifth.
The gallery's experienced and approachable team are dedicated to helping collectors, at all levels, develop remarkable and individual art collections. Offer Waterman is known for its historical exhibitions including, Frank Auerbach, Early Works (2012), David Hockney, Early Drawings (2015), Robert Rauschenberg: Transfer Drawings from the 1960s and 1970s (2016) and William Turnbull, Centenary Exhibition (2022). This year we collaborated with fashion designer Jonathan Anderson on the exhibition On Foot, which placed 20th century artists from our inventory in dialogue with fashion design and the work of contemporary artists and makers.
Offer Waterman is an established benefactor of museums and arts organisations and the gallery has supported numerous museum exhibitions including the Tate's most recent David Hockney retrospective (2017) and the Royal Academy of Arts exhibitions Lucian Freud: The Self-portraits (2019) and David Hockney: The Arrival of Spring, Normandy, (2020) and Barbara Hepworth: Art and Life at the Hepworth Wakefield (2021-22). In 2023, the gallery sponsored exhibitions by two leading female artists - the beautifully curated Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge and the equally compelling Gwen John: Art and Life in Paris and London at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester.
After more than 25 years in business, the gallery's primary aim remains the sourcing and presentation of exceptional works of art. We are continually developing our inventory and aim to offer an innovative exhibition programme to complement our participation at the major international art fairs.
Services
Considered and personalised purchase or sale strategies for private, corporate and institutional collections.
Private and insider advice on the purchase of art at auction.
Valuations for the purpose of sale, insurance, probate, estate and inheritance tax.
Curatorial services, including advice and assistance with the conservation, framing, display and lighting of works of art.
One to one museum tours to encourage curiosity and foster ideas when forming a private collection.
Advice to institutions seeking to de-accession artworks from their collections and the handling of these sales.
In recognition of the high standards of business administration and our compliance with all required customs protocols and procedures, Offer Waterman has been awarded the European Union Authorised Economic Operator status by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
Gallery hours
We are currently open on weekdays from 10am to 6pm.
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