Kinghams Auctioneers selling Himalayan art to benefit Nepal

Kinghams Auctioneers in Moreton-in-Marsh will hold the sale of the Alain Rouveure Collection on Thursday, April 23.

The collection includes diverse pieces from the 17th to 20th century, providing a rare glimpse into the artistry and daily life of Himalayan communities.

Among the items on sale are hand-carved Mustang milk jugs and high-ranking lama beds and thrones.

Some of these unique items have previously been displayed in museums and galleries in Paris, Venice, Milan, and Switzerland.

Alain Rouveure, a passionate collector and advocate for Nepalese culture, assembled the collection over decades of travel.

Proceeds from the sale will go to The Alain Rouveure Nepal Fund, a UK-registered charity dedicated to supporting social work and community projects in Nepal.

This support is deemed more essential than ever, as communities continue to battle the legacy of the 2015 earthquakes.

Mr Rouveure, who splits his time between Nepal and the Cotswolds, also runs not-for-profit exhibition galleries in Todenham, near Kinghams’ home base.

The auction will offer both online and in-person live bidding, starting at 10am.

Those interested in viewing the collection can do so on Tuesday, April 21, from 10am to 7pm, and on Wednesday, April 22, from 10am to 4pm.

For more information, visit the Kinghams Auctioneers website.