Who We Are
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The Fine Art Auction was developed to make the world of collecting fine art accessible to everyone. Striving to be inclusive in a field where exclusivity is the norm, The Fine Art Auction welcomes both collectors and novices alike into our exhibition each week.
A Message from The Fine Art Auction Hosts.
Meet the on-air team
Ray Taylor
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Ray, notably one of the art world's most important Auctioneers, is a trusted & renowned figure in the artistic space and has hosted the Fine Art Auction on television for many years. Mr. Taylor boasts over 30 years of experience in the fine art space: having worked with fine art concerns, museums and galleries around the globe. He is broadcast to millions throughout the world each week from the magnificent studios of the Fine Art Auction Channel. Not only is he a noted expert in all things Fine Art, but his commitment to philanthropy is also truly unparalleled.
Richard English
Lucy Cowley
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Lucy Cowley's love of adventure and travel led her to a career in the cruise industry, where she worked as a shore excursion manager and, later, as an art auctioneer. After spending nearly a decade at sea, Lucy decided to return to land and continue her work in the luxury industry. Eventually, she found her way back to her true passion: art. Today, Lucy is a vital part of The Fine Art Auction Channel, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to every broadcast.
Mitch Carter
Leif Rydfors
Nino Barrette
Our story
The Fine Art Auction, the leader in fine art sales through television for over two decades, has relaunched as a global multi-platform entertainment channel. The channel has achieved global reach, acquiring millions of viewers through broadcast television, its Fine Art Auction livestream and newly-developed digital platforms across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and all proprietary major media platforms.
“Today we are pleased to announce the re-launch of The Fine Art Auction. We have re-imagined how to leverage our global leadership on broadcast TV to now expand to a fully digital global livestreaming platform. I am pleased our brand promise of Entertainment, Education, and Amazing Fine Art will now be distributed around the world and across all social media platforms. Join us for this journey.”P.J. Lynch, CEO
Testimonials
“I purchased my first Kef! ORIGINAL tonight!!! 03/25/22. I will always remember this date!!!! Thanks to you! Don't ever go off the air, my wife and I love you and Ray!!”Bill M.
“To Richard and the team. Folk watch your show to purchase Art. However, many are inspired to watch to learn, to be informed. As a result of your Show teachers of my 5 yr old granddaughter's class are now educating the children on the masters of art. Monet was last week. Pablo Picasso is on their agenda this week. Thank you Richard and the team – your influence is far reaching. Carol from Tasmania Australia.”Carol, 06.06.21
“I love the art on the show. Your stories about the art and the artists, really get me engaged. Thank you.”Dave B.
“I will never forget when my KEF! arrived. To see it in person took the artwork to an entirely different level. The detail, color scheme and overall design is mesmerizing. I love how fluid the lines are and how they lead to drip lines. They remind me of an ending to a good book. Also, please give a shoutout to the operators. Every time I call they are polite, knowledgeable, and provide a top notch customer experience. You have a great team there and it shows. You can tell them, Thanks!”Kate Z.
“We are loving your artwork. We just purchased 3 screen prints from The Fine Art Auction!!! My husband is an artist/ painter as well.”Katie, 09.08.21
“Hi Mitch!! Love your show! Never miss it! I have fallen in love with the KEF art!! I purchased my first original hand painted screen print on your show this last Saturday night!! Have 6 EA's and 1 reg screen print. I happened upon your show by accident about a year ago. You have educated me so much on art history. I enjoy the bios of the early artists. Keep up the great work!”Carol O.
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