We’re delighted to welcome Chorley’s Auctioneers as an official auction partner for Fresh: Art Fair 2026.
Based at the beautiful Prinknash Abbey Park near Cheltenham, Chorley’s has long been at the heart of the Cotswolds’ art and antiques scene. With a heritage dating back to 1862, the business has evolved from its origins as the art and antiques division of Bruton Knowles into one of the region’s most respected auction houses, known for its expertise, discretion and carefully curated sales.
A natural partnership
Fresh: Art Fair has always celebrated both emerging and established artists, as well as the wider art ecosystem that supports collectors at every stage of their journey. Chorley’s brings a complementary perspective to this world, bridging the gap between the contemporary gallery market and the enduring appeal of fine art and antiques.
Their presence at the fair offers visitors a valuable opportunity to engage with auction specialists, whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer, or simply curious about the value and history of artworks.
Expertise you can trust
Chorley’s is renowned for its specialist knowledge across a wide range of categories, from fine art and jewellery to furniture and decorative objects. Alongside their auctions, the team provides professional valuation services for private clients, estates and institutions, supporting everything from insurance and probate to collection management.
Their sales attract both national and international audiences, combining the traditional theatre of the auction room with a global online bidding platform, ensuring that exceptional works find the widest possible market.
Connecting past and present
What makes Chorley’s particularly exciting for Fresh: Art Fair is their role in connecting different parts of the art world. While galleries champion contemporary practice, auction houses like Chorley’s provide context – placing today’s artists within a broader continuum of art history, taste and collecting.
This dialogue between past and present is at the heart of what makes art collecting so engaging, and we’re thrilled to bring that conversation into the fair this year.
Meet Chorley’s at the fair
As official partners of Fresh: Art Fair Cheltenham 2026, Chorley’s will be on hand throughout the event to meet visitors, offer informal advice, and share insights into the auction process.
Whether you’re looking to start a collection, explore the value of a piece you already own, or simply learn more about how the art market works, do stop by and say hello.
We’re very pleased to have them join us and we look forward to an exciting collaboration this year.
To find out more and view upcoming auctions please visit: https://www.chorleys.com/
