We are specialists in the fast moving world of art market finance, research, innovation, valuation, econometric forecasting, mathematical modelling, statistical data analysis, portfolio construction, art investment advisory.


Profit from our depth of experience and credibility. We combine traditional art valuation techniques with the best scientific analysis methods. We are ex-Christie's London auction house with senior academics to minimise risk and maximise profit for our Clients in the following areas of art investment;

Mick Rooney R.A. -The English Picasso!! "H is for Horse" Oil on Panel Masterpiece 1990


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Augustus John O.M., R.A (1878-1961) "Clarissa" oil on canvas,
34.25 x 24 inches.

John painted two other oils of Clarissa which are in the National Gallery of Wales in Cardiff. Clarissa was his last model and he had a relapse and died after trying to get down to his studio to finish her painting. Augustus called her "Queen of the Gypsies". Also offered for sale are Clarissa's photograph of Augustus and Dorelia John, a letter and postcard from Dorelia to her and Clarissa's scrapbook relating to Augustus presenting an unique archive.

A feature film of Augustus John's life is in preparation.

John's work can be found in many other national, Royal and important collections such as the Tate Gallery-London, National Portrait Gallery-London, The Fitzwilliam Museum-Cambridge, National Gallery of Canada, National Gallery of Victoria - Melbourne, Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales - Sydney, Australia, Yale Centre for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, HRH The Prince of Wales and President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Onassis. This superb museum quality portrait is the last version in private hands and an excellent investment opportunity.

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L.S. Lowry, R.A. (1887-1976) " The Beach at Penarth"
oil on canvas , signed and dated 1960, 24 x 30 inches and "Yacht at Lytham" oil on canvas, signed and dated 1956, 12 x 16 inches

PROVENANCE: Sir Elton John, Private collection.

An art index takes a general "barometer" reading of the art market. We go DEEPER. From the general to the SPECIFIC. In the past, uninformed buying has seen art sectors rise and fall sharply in value. We go across fine art sectors, schools, and artists. We then locate and negotiate the right sale or purchase of an artist's specific work for you.

We offer a high level of personal service and attention to detail. Our mission is the provision of innovative design art market solutions to your individual needs.


Fine Art Search & Acquisition The acquisition of the highest quality master works is an art in itself. Often these works of art and antiques are never publically offered for sale. There is simply no need. Top quality art is an international currency and investment, immune from local market and economic conditions. Your ideal work of art may never appear on the open market. Why? It has already been snapped up quickly and privately by those in the know! Do not be the one to miss out! Strong art investment returns show low and negative correlation to the weak property and equity markets, making art a hedge investment if you are advised correctly. Museum quality works of art never go bankrupt unlike banks and companies!

Augustus Edwin John OM., R.A. (1878-1961) "Romilly in Arthur's arms reaches out to touch the standing horse ridden by a young lad, with Dorelia seated in the centre holding her turban looking up at the deceased Ida Nettleship standing on the right" Circa April-July 1909. Pen and Ink wash. 15 3/8 x 22 5/8 inches. (39 cm x 57.5 cm)

PROVENANCE: Private collection.

In April 1909, Augustus had assembled at Effingham a full compliment of six horses,two vans, one cart, six children, Arthur- a disasterous groom, a stray boy "for washing up", a broken-down wagon, Dorelia and her younger sister Edie. The convoy moved off to Epsom, Cambridge and Norwich by July 1909. Augustus had a famous fist fight with Arthur given the groom's bad attitude to leaving Cambridge.Augustus later fired him after the horses had begun to die off. In this unusually large and very rare drawing, Augustus drew a fantasy of a harmonious family group with Ida and Dorelia. Ida had died tragically in March 1907. The figure is not a portrait of Ida but is John's recollection of her which explains its lack of liveliness. In 1908-9, John painted a large oil of a family group comprising Ida, Dorelia and children which now hangs in the Dublin City Gallery.






Augustus Edwin John OM., R.A. (1878-1961) "Encampment on Dartmoor" Summer 1906. Oil on canvas. 35 1/2 x 32 inches. (88.75 cm x 80 cm)

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The high end world of art and antiques is full of questions. It is difficult without years of expert knowledge and practical experience for the enthusiast to make the right decision amid this confusion. We are here to make your choice a wise one. We can advise or supply you with works of art and antiques worthy of the connoisseur. We are your partners in excellence.




Mick Rooney R.A. has had many solo and joint exhibitions in the UK and Europe and the USA. His work is in many public collections throughout the world including: The Financial Times, A J Kearney, London Transport, De Beers, Foundation Ralli (Punta del Este, Uraguay), the Gulbenkian Foundation and the Jarwood Foundation. Also, he has work in private collections including: Sir Paul McCartney, Michael Mann and Paul Theroux.

Among Rooney's many awards are ANSVAR Insurance, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne (1981), World of Newspapers, Daily Mirror, London (1982), Spirit of London, GLC Southbank (1983), Gulbenkian Printmakers Award (1984), John Player Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery (1985), Daler/Rowney Prize (Royal Academy, 1986), House and Garden Magazine Award (Royal Academy, 1988), Korn/Ferry International Premier Award (Royal Academy, 1989) and First Prize, Chichester Arts Festival Exhibition. Rooney was Artist in Residence for the Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne in 1983. He was elected Royal Academician in 1991 and in 2001 was elected to the Royal Society of Painters and Printmakers.

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