Background

Avery, Charles Henry Francis was born on December 26, 1940 in London. Son of Richard Francis and Dorothea Cecilia (Wharton) Avery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with honors, Saint John"s College, Cambridge University, 1962. Academy diploma Courtauld Institute Art, London, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1974.

Deputy keeper sculpture department Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1965-1979.

Director sculpture department Christie"s, London, since 1979.

Achievements

• Charles Henry Francis Avery has been listed as a noteworthy auction company official, art historian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Society Antiquaries of London. Member Church of England.

Interests

• Writing; reading; tennis.

Connections

Married Kathleen Mary Jones, June 11, 1966. Children– Charlotte Frances, Susanna Mary, Victoria Jane.

Father:

Richard Francis Avery

Mother:

Dorothea Cecilia (Wharton) Avery

Spouse:

Kathleen Mary Jones

child:

Victoria Jane Avery

child:

Charlotte Frances Avery

child:

Susanna Mary Avery