Winsor Birch specialises in British, Scottish and Irish Art and Sculpture from the 19th and 20th Centuries. The Gallery also has an active contemporary programme, representing artists and sculptors who we exhibit at multiple locations, including ‘The Little Gallery’ in Marlborough, specialist London venues as well as luxury hotels, such as The Vineyard, Stockcross, Berkshire and Carden Park, Cheshire.
Of particular note has been the re-discovery of Henry Orlik, the brilliant surrealist/quantum artist, who at an early age exhibited his work alongside some of the most outstanding Surrealist masters of our time, such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Georgio de Chirico and others. Henry’s extraordinary life story is represented in his deeply imaginative work, his skill as a master surrealist and quantum painter, and his unique application of “excitations” to his work. Henry turned away from the commercial art world many decades ago. In 2024, the Guardian and the BBC published articles on Henry Orlik’s work, which has been unseen for nearly fifty years. It has been brought to light through Winsor Birch’s two sell-out exhibitions, garnering attention from international collectors, institutions and publishers, as well as television interest. We look forward to a major selling show in New York in 2025 and private loan exhibitions at two British Institutions in 2025 and 2026.
Of particular note has been the re-discovery of Henry Orlik, the brilliant surrealist/quantum artist, who at an early age exhibited his work alongside some of the most outstanding Surrealist masters of our time, such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Georgio de Chirico and others. Henry’s extraordinary life story is represented in his deeply imaginative work, his skill as a master surrealist and quantum painter, and his unique application of “excitations” to his work. Henry turned away from the commercial art world many decades ago. In 2024, the Guardian and the BBC published articles on Henry Orlik’s work, which has been unseen for nearly fifty years. It has been brought to light through Winsor Birch’s two sell-out exhibitions, garnering attention from international collectors, institutions and publishers, as well as television interest. We look forward to a major selling show in New York in 2025 and private loan exhibitions at two British Institutions in 2025 and 2026.
Winsor Birch was founded by Grant Ford, an independent fine art specialist, advisor and senior picture specialist for the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. He was formerly Senior Director at Sotheby’s, with a 30-year career leading the auction house’s British & Irish Art Post-1850 department. Charlie Minter joined Winsor Birch in 2025 after 15 years as a specialist within Sotheby’s British & Irish Art department and as a Director at a leading UK modern and contemporary gallery. Together, they bring a passion for their field and work closely with private and institutional clients, offering trusted advice on buying and selling within the national and international marketplace.
Our inventory ranges from entry-level to museum-quality works. All artworks are available to view at our Marlborough gallery, in London or onsite viewings within the UK by appointment. We regularly exhibit at art fairs in London and the UK.
We are strongly motivated to make our exhibitions and art market services friendly and approachable to all, considering first-time and seasoned collectors alike. We would be delighted to hear from you.