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The Team

Established in 1936 Hickmet Fine Arts is now in its third generation continuing to offer our expertise in the acquisition of original and authentic antique bronze, ivory and marble sculpture.

For over 25 years Hickmet Fine Arts operated its retail business from a large estate and gallery close to Gatwick Airport. This property was sold to developers in 1996 and in the meantime the Company has been active exhibiting European marble, bronze and ivory sculptures at major Antiques Fairs in both the United Kingdom and the USA.

 

David Hickmet

David Hickmet, who joined in 1977, runs the company and is responsible for acquisitions and sales. David is world renowned as a leading authority on European Sculpture from the 19th and 20th Centuries and serves on the vetting committees of major antiques fairs in both the United Kingdom and the USA.

William Hickmet

William Hickmet, the Company Secretary and David's brother, is responsible for office and Internet management. As an experienced business manager and computer programmer, William has been instrumental in setting up the efficient organisation of the Company accounting procedures and Internet website design and implementation.

Natalie Hickmet

Interior Design Manager and David's better half, juggles looking after the next generation of the Hickmet family with assisting in complimentary planning and organisation for the major events, projects and interior design requirements of the Company.

Katy Lawrence

Katy Lawrence, IT and Research Manager, is responsible for internet and research work to further enhance the company profile on the World Wide Web with paricular emphasis on retail internet sales. Katy also assists on the exhibition stands for the major antiques fairs.

Steve Hart

Logistics and Security Consultant, has been active in the security and transport business for many years and currently organises the transport, shipping and security requirements for the Company.