39 Quotes by Alexander Gilkes

What you collect is the ultimate impartation of who you are. It's the archive of your identity - it's what you leave behind.

I started my career at LVMH and then I joined Phillips de Pury under the tutelage of Simon de Pury as second auctioneer and head of marketing.

We want to ensure works are placed with people who collect responsibly.

Auctions typically are an opportunity for you to be able to acquire what you're looking for at a lower price; typically, the auctioneer sets the opening price at much lower than the retail price and certain interest develops and as more people come in it drives the price up.

I respect people's privacy.

Our generation has become somewhat stripped of identity by the homogenizing effect of technology. So, more than ever, people want to project their own individuality.

My father is someone I've always looked up to as the ultimate example of chivalry and humility, and someone who's just deeply kind and empathetic and selfless.

If I find an item of clothing I like, I tend to buy it in multiples.

My brother and I have always had a great interest in people and building relationships. I probably have my parents to thank for that.