Seriously Valuable Art argues that art needn’t be expensive to be beautiful, important and life-enhancing – Artists can be generous souls; and market forces aren’t always kind to historical ones. Nothing in this exhibition cost the Collector – who has kindly lent a large number of his treasures – a huge amount of money.

Mischievously though, there is an artwork included that is worth more than anything else put together; but ignore the vulgar monetary aspect and enjoy the sophistication, charm and beauty of these works and the stories they tell. You’ll be in for a wonderful surprise.

Join us for the opening of this exhibition on Friday 09 August at 6pm. This event will coincide with the opening of Kim Ireland’s exhibition Mana Māna. 

Main image: Rudolph Mumprecht, Teapot, Bowl and Lemon, 1948, aquatint etching

Left Image: Royal Doulton Bayeux Tapestry plate D2873 | Coronation of Harold, 1907, ceramic. Image courtesy of the lender.