Arabella Methuen

Head of Sale: House Sales & Private Collections

After studying Art History at the University of Edinburgh, Arabella joined the House Sales and Private Collections department at Dreweatts. She plays a key role in bringing some of the firm's most significant private collections to market, working closely with collectors, executors and professional advisers throughout the process. She began her career working on the landmark Robert Kime sale and has since contributed to a number of celebrated auctions, including Little by Little: The Collection of Antony Little; The Collection of the Hon Patrick and Lady Amabel Lindsay; The Collection of Serena, Countess of Snowdon; Collecting Arcadia: The Collections of Gatewick and Trethill House; and Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, among others.
 
Arabella's interests span fine art, furniture and the decorative arts, with a particular interest in collections distinguished by provenance, scholarship and connoisseurship. Combining art historical knowledge with a strong understanding of the market and a meticulous, client-focused approach, she is committed to presenting collections with care and expertise, ensuring they reach the widest possible audience and achieve outstanding results.