Dickson Russell Clients
PwC
(formerly Coopers & Lybrand), international financial services firm
1993
Project to purchase works on paper for series of client dining rooms with an emphasis on work by young British artists for Embankment Place.
1994-2008
Dickson Russell curated up to eight annual changing exhibitions of sculpture and installation in the Atrium Gallery at Embankment Place, with an emphasis on work by younger artists. Work was on view to the public by appointment during the working week.
1995
Dickson Russell set up a competition to select sculptor to be commissioned to make a site-specific work for the entrance to Embankment Place, and project managed the production and installation of the sculpture by the winner, Wendy Taylor CBE.
2008-2009
Dickson Russell oversaw removal of art collection from Southwark Towers, SE1. Valuable collection of 20th-century prints selected for restoration, reframing and display in other PwC buildings.
Arranged sale at auction of two major works by Sir Robin Philipson and Edward Seago, advised on disposal of remainder.
2010
Dickson Russell appointed by Administrators for Lehman Brothers UK to oversee disposal at auction of art collection from Lehman Brothers' offices in UK and Europe. Advised on selection of Christie's, London, to auction the works.
Collection was successfully sold at Christie's King Street and in single owner sale at Christie's South Kensington autumn 2010.