Sarah Hornsby

Spear’s Review

Ex-Christie’s directors Sarah Hornsby and Judith Nugée founded their antiquities and ancient art consultancy in 2009. At that time, says Hornsby, ‘There were the auction houses and there were the dealers, but there were very, very few independent consultancies.’

Based in London, Hornsby + Nugée specialises in antiquities from Europe, Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East. They offer advisory, sales and negotiations services, handling artefacts both privately and at auction. Valuation, insurance, family division and taxation are also covered, with discretion and independence valued above all. ‘We’re offering all the other extraneous services which the auction houses and dealers don’t have time to do,’ Hornsby tells Spear’s. 

With over 80 years of experience between them, Hornsby and Nugée are well-placed to give much-needed industry insight. ‘[Our approach is about] giving a sense of responsibility and being honest about things,’ Hornsby says.