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GLADWELLS RUTLAND
GLADWELLS OPENS ITS DOORS IN OAKHAM It’s a gallery with as much provenance as the art within; three generation of experts and a heritage that dates back over 260 years. Gladwell Patterson now enjoys a presence of Oakham’s Mill Street - Gladwell Rutland - with a mission statement to bring beautiful art to the area... On entering the welcoming green door in Mill Street - mind the step - novice and art connoisseur alike are met with the inimitable ambience of a rich and exquisite collection of paintings and sculptures. Each item carefully selected with a discerning eye and a true passion for art, giving a nod to the owner’s expertise and experience. Gladwells’ 260 years’ heritage is evident from the start. Passed through several generations it nurtures the very gallery where the art is displayed. Surrounded by such delightful works there is an immediate temptation to acquire. Cory Fuller, third generation of the Fuller family greets us with a warm welcome and explains; “Collecting art is about forming a relationship with someone in the art world who you can trust.” “Our reputation and our clients’ trust are our most valuable assets and it is our strong, long term relationships with our clients that has sustained the business over time.” “The key is to be in a position to buy well, to discover new artists and to be sufficiently confident to buy outright. Many hours are spent searching, researching and viewing works of art in situ, all over the world. We listen to our clients and their specific objec-
Opposite: Rue de Clignancourt, soleil, le quatorze juillet by Gustave Loiseau, Oil on Canvas, 66cm x 55cm £195,000.
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tives, recognising that an art collection is a deeply personal and unique asset that may one day be passed down through the generations.” Cory talks about the ‘thrill of acquisitions by clients; they learn from us and we learn from them.’ An initial purchase may be the start of a collection and it is the role of the art dealer to assist and advise on the suitability of the next piece to enhance every step. Cory’s enthusiasm is palpable when she talks of the paintings and artists, emphasising Gladwells’ philosophy of only buying art that they themselves like. We learn that the focus is on 19th and 20th century oils and water colours, complimented by contemporary paintings and sculptures by leading artists whilst holding true to the core business of representational art. >>
