I am never without my gavel, which I bought from an antique shop in Burford, in the Cotswolds. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
If I find an item of clothing I like, I tend to buy it in multiples. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
I feel a strong connection to water, so, no matter the time of year, I always go for a swim. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
I always have my lucky gavel in case I have to do an auction on short notice. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
We're big believers that people can learn to collect through the eyes of great collectors. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
We want to ensure works are placed with people who collect responsibly. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
Artists will always depend on the brick-and-mortar ecosystem to establish authority and context. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, chivalry seems to be on the decline, but let's hope that manners can remain important. I, for one, will certainly be… — Alexander Gilkes Chivalry Copy Share Image
There is such opacity within the art market. There's also an abundance of fraud and misrepresented goods, which leads to mistrust between… — Alexander Gilkes Abundance Copy Share Image
I once termed my sense of dress as 'urban farmer' and that became a perennial source of bullying from my friends, particularly… — Alexander Gilkes Brother Copy Share Image
What you collect is the ultimate impartation of who you are. It's the archive of your identity - it's what you leave… — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
I'm a big believer in manners and respect: that one should never do to another what you wouldn't wish for yourself. — Alexander Gilkes Manners Copy Share Image
I'm a bit of a vault of secrets. I'm a victim of English reserve, which is slightly in contrast to how I… — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
I'm a bit of a dynamite fisherman when it comes to cooking as I don't have the patience, but I am a… — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
If you're trying to learn how to collect art, the key is getting access to insider opinions, and we pride ourselves on… — Alexander Gilkes Art Copy Share Image
We want as best as possible to encourage emerging talent and galleries by their inclusion on Paddle8. Our exhibitions help bring interesting… — Alexander Gilkes Artist Copy Share Image
In Europe, there is a lower instance of startups because there's a permanent fear of failure. Everyone fears failure because it is… — Alexander Gilkes Entrepreneurship Copy Share Image
I was given a life-size iron sculpture of a heron by a godparent. It was so poorly made, that it looked more… — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
Auctions typically are an opportunity for you to be able to acquire what you're looking for at a lower price; typically, the… — Alexander Gilkes Auctions Copy Share Image
I remember being led to a shed by my father for the unveiling of a beautiful bicycle, equipped with stabilizers, on Christmas… — Alexander Gilkes Beautiful Copy Share Image
I was given an eight-foot painting on a luminous yellow background as a parting gift when leaving Paris in 2008. I did… — Alexander Gilkes Artist Copy Share Image
I think when you're collecting, the best advice is just 'see see see see.' The more you get used to the nuances… — Alexander Gilkes Advice Copy Share Image
My father discovered that our family had made long-case clocks in Warwickshire in the early 18th century. He managed to track down… — Alexander Gilkes Birthday Copy Share Image
There is a heavy leaning to try and extract information from me, and I always have to clamp down. — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
I'm the son of a doctor, and the key to working in the art world is to have boundaries of discretion. — Alexander Gilkes Art Copy Share Image
I was a rather tubby youngster, which was a complete surprise to my family. — Alexander Gilkes Childhood Copy Share Image
I started my career at LVMH and then I joined Phillips de Pury under the tutelage of Simon de Pury as second… — Alexander Gilkes Career Copy Share Image
My brother and I have always had a great interest in people and building relationships. I probably have my parents to thank… — Alexander Gilkes Brother Copy Share Image
Our generation has become somewhat stripped of identity by the homogenizing effect of technology. So, more than ever, people want to project… — Alexander Gilkes Generation Copy Share Image
I just love the idea of being able to have a place where friends and family can meet, where you can raise… — Alexander Gilkes Art Copy Share Image
Our gutsy view of the world is that with time, there will be three auction houses: two serving the upper end of… — Alexander Gilkes Copy Share Image
A great friend and mentor, Simon de Pury, invited me to be auctioneer at Phillips de Pury, which was a great honor. — Alexander Gilkes Friend Copy Share Image
My dream, dream acquisition would probably be a Twombly chalkboard. I've been fortunate to see one or two in a private context,… — Alexander Gilkes Dream Copy Share Image
If I'm in the English countryside and get on my bicycle, I see what sort of strange inbred rural locals I can… — Alexander Gilkes Bicycle Copy Share Image
My father is someone I've always looked up to as the ultimate example of chivalry and humility, and someone who's just deeply… — Alexander Gilkes Chivalry Copy Share Image
