Waterhouse & Dodd

Waterhouse & Dodd is a distinguished gallery with a prolific history in the realm of fine art. Established in 1987 by Ray Waterhouse and Jonathan Dodd, it quickly became a significant player in the international art market. The founders, both seasoned professionals with deep roots in art dealing, brought together their extensive experience to create a gallery that would serve both private collectors and public institutions with equal dedication.

Initially located in a modest space in London, Waterhouse & Dodd’s reputation for connoisseurship and integrity allowed it to expand rapidly. By the early 1990s, it had relocated to a larger gallery in Cork Street, which was at the time the nexus of London’s art world. This move solidified its standing and enabled it to handle more significant artworks and larger exhibitions.

In 2010, Waterhouse & Dodd opened a second gallery in New York, extending its influence across the Atlantic. This expansion was a calculated step, allowing the gallery to engage with the American market more directly and to participate in prominent art fairs such as Art Miami, the Armory Show, and Frieze New York. The New York gallery further reinforced Waterhouse & Dodd’s commitment to contemporary and modern art, handling works by renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Throughout its history, Waterhouse & Dodd has been involved in numerous high-profile sales and exhibitions. The gallery prides itself on its rigorous standards of scholarship and provenance research, which have made it a trusted advisor in the art world. Their expertise is not confined to particular genres or periods, allowing them to offer a diverse array of works from Old Masters to cutting-edge contemporary pieces.

Among their notable achievements was the sale of a previously unknown Turner painting, which they identified and authenticated, bringing it to market where it achieved a significant price. Waterhouse & Dodd’s advisory services have also been instrumental in building several major private collections and helping museums enhance their holdings.