Personal records of Michael Gillingham

Personal records of Michael Gillingham, director of John Sparks Ltd, dealer in Chinese art (London) and consultant at Alistair Sampson Ltd, dealer in antiques (London). Comprises: appointment diaries, 1975-1979; message book, 1983; personal organiser contact cards, c 1984-c 1994; notes on the archit...

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Date(s) of creation: 1975-1997
Level: Series
Format: Archive           
Main author: Gillingham; Michael John (1933-1999); director of John Sparks Ltd; dealer in Chinese Art

Summary: Personal records of Michael Gillingham, director of John Sparks Ltd, dealer in Chinese art (London) and consultant at Alistair Sampson Ltd, dealer in antiques (London). Comprises: appointment diaries, 1975-1979; message book, 1983; personal organiser contact cards, c 1984-c 1994; notes on the architectural features of seven English churches, c 1986; personal correspondence of Michael Gillingham, 1992-1993; press cuttings about closure of John Sparks Ltd, Michael Gillingham, and the Chinese art market, 1992-1997; photographs of a commercial display of Chinese artworks, 1997; 'Exhibition Lists' notebook, 1997, and 'Inventory of Chinese works of art at West Grange', 1990s
Main author: Gillingham; Michael John (1933-1999); director of John Sparks Ltd; dealer in Chinese Art
Extent: 7 volumes and 5 folders
Arrangement: Record series arranged chronologically
Access status: Restrictions apply
Language: English
Format: Archive