Giles Peppiatt
Bio
Giles has over twenty-five years’ experience in the art market. In 1993 he trained as an auctioneer and conducted his first sale in that year. In 1997 he qualified with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors as a ‘Chartered Arts & Antiques Surveyor’.
Giles is the leading world expert on Modern and Contemporary African Art.
In 2007 he established the first ever auctions devoted entirely to African artists “The South African Sale”. These auctions quickly became the highest grossing sales of South African art to be held anywhere in the world.
In 2009 he started the Bonhams “Africa Now” sales of Modern and Contemporary African art and these are now the largest sales in this category. Bonhams now sell more art by value than any other auctioneer in this sector.
Giles advises many institutions, collectors and museums on their collections.
Responsibilities and achievements
South African Art
- Established first ever sales of South African Art in London in 2007.
- Established Bonhams as the world leader in this field.
- Turnover of over £10,000,000 in SA art in 2012.
- Turnover in 2013 was £6,000,000
- The market for major South African paintings is now established in London.
- The acknowledged world authority on South African Art.
African Contemporary Art
- Established first ever sales of African Contemporary Art in London in 2009.
- Bonhams is world leader in this field.
