We build art collections.
We are dealers and advisers in 20th Century and Contemporary Art and our work starts with you. Whether this is your first piece or your fiftieth, we build with you over years rather than transactions, helping you put together a collection that is well bought, holds its value and reflects who you are. Our advice is independent of what we own, so every recommendation is bespoke to you.
Katharine Evans
Nigel Watson
“Art collecting can feel like a world you have to be born into and it simply is not. My job is to open it up, to give you honest, independent advice whether you are spending £500 or £50,000, and help you build a collection that is genuinely yours and worth passing on.”
— Katharine Evans, Founder
What we've been thinking about.
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A £20,000 Estimate, a £192,000 Result
A Keith Haring print from the Growing series, estimated at £20,000 to £30,000, sold for £192,000 hammer price.
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Rembrandt's Lion at Auction: What a Record Result Really Tells Us
Last week, Rembrandt's Young Lion Resting came to auction at Sotheby's and sold for a record price, $18M, the highest for a drawing by the Dutch master ever sold at auction.
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What is Frieze Week?
Frieze London opened this week in Regent's Park, marking one of the biggest moments in the international art calendar. If you're new to the art world, here's what you need to know.
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How to buy art, honest takes on galleries and the market and how the art world really works. Follow along if you are curious....
Four art facts for you to say at a dinner party to make you sound instantly more interesting.
Artist Spotlight: @anyapaintsil is an artist whose exhibitions I will always make an effort to see.
Photo by WatsonEvansArt on February 24, 2026.
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The Story Behind Great Paintings: The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger, hanging in the National Gallery.
Richard Avedon “In the American West” @gagosian
A Trusted Partner in Building Exceptional Collections
We work with our clients to develop meaningful, thoughtful and intelligent art collections that reflect personal identity, spark curiosity and hold long-term value.
Watson Evans Art combines specialised knowledge with a modern understanding of the market. We focus primarily on 20th Century and Contemporary Artworks, tailoring each collection to individual collector preferences.
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Whether you're seeking a specific work or exploring new additions to your collection, we're here to help you discover art that speaks to you.