OLD Master dealer Johnny Van Haeften has relaunched his business from his home in south-west London following a property deal that has forced a clutch of dealers to vacate their Duke Street homes. The building at 12-13 Duke Street has been purchased by fellow dealer Fabrizio Moretti who plans to open a gallery on the premises.
The leases of the existing tenants came to an end and were not renewed. This forced Van Haeften, sculpture specialist Tomasso Brothers, Old Master dealer Derek Johns and Cartier dealer Harry Fane to all leave.
Van Haeften, who launched his gallery 40 years ago, is now running his business from a refurbished coach house next to his home in Ham, Richmond, in south-west London. Clients can visit by appointment only.