Alexander Payne is an industry leader in the field of 20th & 21st century decorative arts and design. With over 25 years experience in the market, he has led global teams to market leading positions, setting a new benchmark for innovative auctions of modern design.
With his instinctive understanding of the market, Alexander’s mission has been realised through world-renowned auctions and exhibitions, delivering carefully conceived, museum-quality sales that highlighted the best design. From pioneering masters spanning nearly two centuries including Arts and Craft, Art Deco, International Modernism, Wiener Werkstätte, Nordic, European and American mid-century Design, Post-Modernism and Contemporary Design auctions in the first 25 years of his career.
Alexander has sourced and handled the most iconic masterpieces of design from the twentieth century for clients, from Isamu Noguchi’s Goodyear Table to Peder Moos’ unique dining table, masterworks by Hans Coper and Lucie Rie, Marc Newson’s Lockheed Lounge, Eileen Gray’s Brick screen and Transat chair, important works by Jean Royère and icons by Jean-Michel Frank and Alberto Giacometti.
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