ABOUT US
Ron Bateman. M.F.A, S.A.T.C. Senior Valuer
With a masters degree in Fine Art and over 40 years in the antiques trade, Ron Bateman is our senior partner and valuer at Batemans.
His passions include fine paintings and prints, books, clocks, objects d'art and pre-18th century furniture as well as portrait miniatures and items of unusual architectural interest.
Kate Bateman. B.A Hons (Univ. of Nottingham). Valuer.
A joint partner and valuer in the firm since 2001, Kate is probably the most widely recognised at Batemans due to her regular appearances as an on-screen expert for the popular BBC TV antiques programmes Flog it! and Bargain Hunt. Kate specialises in all things small: pottery and porcelain, jewellery, silver, objects d'art, militaria, stamps and coins, etc etc.
She is no fan of the recent move to HD (high definition) television!
John Ireland. Senior Valuer, M. A.
John joined the company in May 2011 as a Senior Valuer with sixteen years experience in the antiques business, three as a dealer and thirteen with a West Sussex saleroom where he trained and became a Senior Valuer, Auctioneer and Company Director. Working extensively alongside Sotheby's and Christies, he qualified as a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and specialised in English and European Ceramics and Glass. He joined Batemans after a three year sabbatical where he completed a Masters in Museum Studies and pursued interests in Local Government.
Greg Bateman. General Manager.
BEng (Hons) Univ. of Nottingham
David Palmer. Auctioneer.
Renowned for his colourful waistcoats, David is our regular auctioneer for our monthly Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables sales.
David has also featured as an expert on Flog It! and is available as a freelance auctioneer for charity events
Paul Young: Valuer, General Sale Manager, Auctioneer.
Paul has over fifteen years of experience within the auction trade, starting at Chiswick Auction Rooms in 1994 and continued his career at Hitchin Auctions and Academy Auctioneers in Ealing.
He joined Batemans in 2010 as a Valuer and does many of our valuation calls, visiting clients throughout the surrounding area. He has a particular interest in militaria and silver.
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| Kate Lewis Front Desk, Office Assistant |
Jan Bateman Commissions Clerk / Telephone Bidding |
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| Christine Jones Saleroom Assistant. (Smalls) |
Richard Lenton Saleroom Assistant. (Furniture) |
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| Deborah Sweeney Saleroom Assistant |
Marylyn Ratcliffe Saleroom Assistant |
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| Ann Kingdon Sale day cafe |
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