Background
Blowfield, Ian Stuart was born on January 23, 1947 in London. Son of James Basil and Theresa Phyllis Cora Blowfield.
Fine art auctioneering company executive
Blowfield, Ian Stuart was born on January 23, 1947 in London. Son of James Basil and Theresa Phyllis Cora Blowfield.
Student in public schools, Merchant Taylors', Moor Park, England.
Buyer, sales manager, W. Bryer & Sons., wholesale jewelers, London, l963-70; jewel specialist, Sothebys Auctioneers, London, l970-76; valuer, appraiser, Linden Alcock Auctioneers, Hereford, England, l976-78; senior manager, auctioneer, Samuel Rains Auctioneers, Manchester, England, l978-80; European director, auctioneer, Phillips Auctioneers, Geneva, l980-87; senior director, head jewelery auctions worldwide, Habsburg Feldman, Geneva, 1987-1990; freelance jewel/auction consultant, Geneva, since 1990. Worldwide lecturer on art and auctioneering, l976-. Joint founder Phillips Fine Art Course, l984.
Fundraising chairman Geneva English School, l983-86. Fellow Gemological Association Great Britain. Member Inc. Society Valuers and Auctioneers (associate), Gemological Institute American (associate), Old Merchant Taylors Society (secretary entertainment committee 1968-1975), Oriental Club (London), Bonmont Golf Club (Geneva), Geneva Squash Club.
Married Jacqueline Ware, July l, l972 (divorced l986). Children: Giles, Ambrose.