Family gallery to relocate

Gimpel Fils, one of the longest-running family art businesses, is closing its gallery in Davies Street, Mayfair, a site it has occupied since 1946.

Rene Gimpel, a fourthgeneration member of the family, which began dealing

art in the 19th century, said he has received a very attractive offer for the remainder of the lease and has decided to relocate, though where exactly is not yet decided. Gimpel Fils was one of the foremost galleries supporting avant-garde British art after the war, representing artists such as Peter Lanyon and Alan Davie. Gimpel will continue to represent the estates of Robert Adams, Albert Irvin and Corinne Day.