Renowned art collector and Chairman of ArtHouse Jersey and Masterpiece Art Fair.
Born 10 June, 1953, died Thursday, 31 March, 2022.
Philip Hewat-Jaboor was a well-loved and highly respected British art collector and connoisseur. Known for his sweeping knowledge of art history, he was equally admired for his gorgeous wit, sartorial splendour, and gracious generosity.
Philip started his career at Sotheby’s Belgravia in 1972 where he specialized in 19th century furniture and works of art. He then focused on 18th century French and English furniture before developing the auction house’s client advisory services department. He opened his consultancy business in 1982 providing independent advice to new collectors looking to acquire works of art.
Philip was the co-curator of the exhibition, ‘William Beckford, An Eye for the Magnificent’ at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts in New York in October 2001 and at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in 2002. He also curated the exhibition ‘Thomas Hope: Regency Designer’ held at the Victoria and Albert Museum and at the Bard Graduate Center in New York. Appointed as a Percentage for Art advisor in Jersey, he was responsible for commissioning contemporary works of art for new buildings on the Island. In 2017 he became the Chairman of ArtHouse Jersey, which has thrived under his expert stewardship.
He is survived by his husband, Rod Keenan.
A private cremation will take place and a celebration of Philips’s life will take place at a later date.
Donations is lieu of flowers, in memory of Philip, can be made to ArtHouse Jersey (www.arthousejersey.je).
All inquiries to Pitcher & Le Quesne, Funeral Directors, telephone 733330 or email enquiries@pitcherlequesne.com
