Background
Cole, John Brian was born on January 25, 1937 in Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1976. Son of Charles P. and E. Winifred (Stokes) Cole.
Cole, John Brian was born on January 25, 1937 in Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Came to the United States, 1976. Son of Charles P. and E. Winifred (Stokes) Cole.
Student, London University, 1958.
Managing director, Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers of London, until 1976; president, Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers of London, New York City, 1976-1979; senior vice president, Christie's, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York City, since 1979; also board directors, Christie's, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York City.
Honorary chairman Connecticut Public television Collection, Hartford, since 1990. Second lieutenant British Army, 1956-1959. Fellow Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (United Kingdom).
Member Metropolitan Club (New York City).
Married Margaret Thrower, September 13, 1972. Children: Alison Louise, Felicity J.