"Sourcing and buying blue-chip art can be intimidating, but working with Charlie, curator and founder of Clifton Gallery, was an enjoyable and hugely positive experience. From our first conversation, Charlie was personable, funny, and refreshingly real. He took time to understand our goals for buying the artwork and all the nuances of our taste. He also explored the pragmatic details down to where we would  hang the work. 

 

Charlie brings bags of expertise and knowledge about the art world but without the pretension. Just honest opinions and a great deal of enthusiasm. Whenever we got in our heads about selecting the right piece, (approximately every other day), Charlie was a voice of reassurance. He has a rare gift of being candid and kind. Put simply, Charlie is a terrific human being and fantastic at what he does. 

 

Charlie worked tirelessly to track down one of our top choices from David Hockney's Arrival of Spring series, keeping us in the loop throughout the process and patiently answering our multitude of questions. He also managed shipping and gave us great advice about installing the piece. 

 

Owning a Hockney has been a dream of ours for years but for a long time we thought it would be unobtainable. Charlie didn't just help us buy a painting, he made the whole journey meaningful and memorable. He made a dream come true. If you are looking to source significant artwork, Charlie is your person. He cares deeply, knows his stuff, and will be there for you from beginning to end. We’ll absolutely be back to Clifton Gallery."