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History

Rudolph Ackermann established Ackermann in 1783 thus creating what is now considered to be one of the oldest art dealers in Great Britain. In 1992 Oscar & Peter Johnson Limited bought and merged with the firm to become Arthur Ackermann and Peter Johnson Ltd in December 2008 the companies name was shortened to Arthur Ackermann Ltd.

Oscar & Peter Johnson Ltd was established in 1962 after Oscar and Peter left Leggatt Brothers where Peter had been since 1958 and Peter’s father Oscar  had worked for many years. Oscar and Peter has always specialised in British paintings. Peter is an expert in the Norwich School of painting.

In September 2008 the Jeffcock family injected additional capital into the group and Francis Jeffcock was appointed managing director of Arthur Ackermann Ltd. The additional capital is primarily to increase Arthur Ackerman’s presence in the market for 20th and 21st Century paintings. James Kayll has joined the group and will be responsible for 20th Century paintings. He gained his expertise with Richard Green, Patersons and Frost & Read.