Alexander is a world-renowned specialist in the field of 20th and 21st century decorative arts and design and well known as a leader in the design market. Alexander advises clients on all aspects of the 20th and 21st century decorative arts and design market with discretion, objectivity, expertise, world-leading research and design market knowledge.
With over 25 years’ expertise in the field, auction veteran Alexander previously was Worldwide head of design and deputy chairman of Europe at Phillips, where he led global teams to market-leading positions, setting a new benchmark for innovative sales and exhibitions.
With his instinctive understanding of the market, Alexander advises clients in a bespoke manner across all aspects of the design world spanning nearly two centuries; including Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, International Modernism, Wiener Werkstätte, Nordic, European and American mid-century Design, Post-Modernism and Contemporary Design. Brokering high-quality works, managing collections, curation and advising on acquisitions and de-acquisitions for auction. In addition, he curates exhibitions and publications on the field of design.
Throughout his career he 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, ceramic masterworks by Shoji Kamoda, Hans Coper and Lucie Rie, and design masterworks including Marc Newson, Eileen Gray, Sheila Hicks, Jean Royère, Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Dunand, George Nakashima and Alberto and Diego Giacometti.
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