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The Extraordinary Collector: The 15 Million Pound Auction

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

The Extraordinary Collector: Episode Two

24/08/2019 GMT

The 15 Million Pound Auction

The Extraordinary Collector

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Gordon Watson meets Baroness Marion Lambert, a world-renowned art and design collector.

Gordon Watson meets Baroness Marion Lambert, a world-renowned art and design collector who has decided to declutter and sell off 300 pieces in a 15 million pound auction.


Gordon Watson meets Baroness Marion Lambert, a world-renowned art and design collector who has decided to declutter her homes and sell off 300 pieces from her collection in a 15 million pound auction. Also in this episode, Gordon finally tracks down an artist that he has been keen to meet for over a year - but after waiting so long, will Gordon be deemed worthy enough to buy any of Hugo Wilson's paintings?



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Art dealer Gordon Watson is one of the leading authorities of 20th century design.

With exclusive insight and unfettered access to his business, this series follows Gordon Watson as he buys incredible objects across the globe to sell to his millionaire clients.


Art dealer Gordon Watson is one of the leading authorities of 20th century design, furniture, objects and lighting. He's the go-to person when wealthy people want unique and rare show-stopping pieces. 

London's Pimlico Road is home to some of the finest and most decadent antiques and art shops in the world; none more so than Gordon Watson Ltd led by the charismatic, eccentric, and highly connected 'Antique Adventurer' himself. 

With exclusive insight and unfettered access to his business, this series follows Gordon as he buys incredible objects across the globe to sell to his millionaire clients.



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