“The vendor wanted to sell it so we gave it a ‘come and get me price’.”
Richard Kluk of Bushey Auctions on a Rolling Stones poster which took £13,000 over a £100-150 estimate
“Whilst Thomas Crown stole as a challenge, because his world had become too stiflingly safe, Jonathan Poole stole either to fund a gambling habit, or to stash away money for later life or to fund a lifestyle he couldn't afford.”
James Ward, prosecutor in the case against art dealer Jonathan Poole who was jailed for four years this week.
“Thankfully he was stopped before these items were sold to unsuspecting buyers."
DC Sophie Hayes of the Met Police's Art and Antiques Unit on the crimes of Aleksander Ribnikov who pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud auction houses. He had tried to sell antiquities without legitimate provenance documents.
“They bought works with an insider’s knowledge as well as with natural good taste.”
Philip Hook of Sotheby’s on the upcoming sale of a private collection from Hampstead.
“It perfectly mirrors how we feel auctions should be – appearing entirely normal from the exterior yet once you step inside you are immersed in an entirely alternate experience.”
James Kendling, co-founder of the new auction company Farnon & Lake.
