Anita: The Billionaire Art Owner | The Wonderful World of Gordon Watson | BBC Documentary
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2019
- Gordon Watson takes on the furniture world as he attempts to add a couple of pieces of his own Anita Zabludowicz's prolific art collection.
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The Wonderful World of Gordon Watson
Welcome to the world of Gordon Watson, one of the leading authorities of 20th century design, furniture, objects and lighting. He’s the go-to person when wealthy people want unique and rare show-stopping pieces. London’s Pimlico Road is home to some of the finest and most decadent antiques and art shops in the world; none more so than Gordon Watson Ltd led by the charismatic, eccentric, and highly connected ‘Antique Adventurer’ himself. With exclusive insight and unfettered access to his business - as well as to some of his millionaire clients’ homes - this eye-opening series follows Gordon as he buys incredible objects across the globe to sell in the UK.
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I love the occasional shot of his long-suffering assistant.
He is a FAT POMPOUS ARSE!!
@@rolandopadrigan9753 That's not nice Mr Padrigan. CMJ Canada
That's why he makes good Tv
He’s more into the ART of the sale.
@@charlesjensen7918 - Wellll, from MPOV, I'm inclined to agree with Rolando, but perhaps his comment could somehow be rephrased more diplomatically. Unfortunately, nothing comes immediately to mind. :) :) :) AW Atlantic Canada.
“When you push its testicles it’s eyes light up.”
Gordon: “God that’s fabulous”
Gordon also liked the fact that caressing the testicles would light up the eyes. 20:48
The cat lamp is ridiculous in its design. Well it'll work perfectly if you want the light to shine on a flat surface like a wall. #Form&Function
So do mine.
IF THE RIGHT PERSON TOUCHES MY TESTICLES MY EYES LIGHT UP AS WELL OR IS IT TO FAR TO SAY IF THE RIGHT SEX OF PERSON TOUCHES THEM
I love how Gordon always gets a "man crush" on the "artists." He is adorable.
There are some people who really really don't know what to do with their money
Stela Nastase Imagine judging a billionaire for buying expensive things 😂
Our former President François Hollande said: "I don't like the rich who earn 4,000 euros".
@@GODOFLIQUOR Imagine a billionaire helping people starving in Africa with that money.
That man from the Tate couldn’t get away fast enough!
Exactly what I thought.
Looked downright nasty to me. Gordon was being perfectly polite, he didn't deserve to be dissed by this turd.
They cut the clip so that it looked like he walked off right after Gordon greeted him. But he could've been standing there talking and they just cut it out.
MORE EPISODES PLEASE. binge-ing w/Gordon is an absolute delight.
13:20 Love it. Dude is sooo ashamed to ask for 2500€ per chair, knowing well these ugly rough things are worth exactly 0.
What do you want him to do? Give them all to you for free so you'll sell them to rich hipsters for a million each? Whets wrong with you?! Omgz!
Kinder garden chairs. The other ones look like furniture from a home set on fire.
@@Kevin-sm8pn Are you gay?
"Cutting edge" used to describe a pair of shoes. Great
Ugly sneakers.
He is right about that cafe space being kind of a let down.
Yes, plastic chairs and cheap tables. My patio looks better, and I am not a fancy billionaire wife.
I have nothing against modern art, it serves a purpose... but after does not mean someone has to keep it all or even buy it... $3000 for a pair of used sneakers??? Sometimes my hallway is full of modern art.
Alexandre da Cunha 😂
Mine too 😂😂😂
Therein sums up the grand con of the game called modern art. It's literally whatever an artists decides to call art. Then I'll call myself the most sexy woman in the world and charge $100 per hour just to look at me privately. No pics permitted.
I notice alot of english try hard to please these types of people.
Fuck hierarchy all together.
That's what happens when a society praises a old fart queen like its 1300's
The emperors new clothes
I want to tell the teenage squatters who've carelessly left their personal effects all over poor Anita's gallery to please, clear up after themselves so she can set up her exhibition properly.
Brilliant! Well said.
My house is an art gallery by her standards.
This is like Anti Pawn Stars this dude buys everything at a ridiculous price and then fails to sell anything lmao
SHUT UP if you can't say anything nice! a misfortune you do not understand, apparently, much more than dollar store finds!
I love Gordon. But I think the same. The first thing popped in my head is contrast comparison with Pawn Star. 😅
Love both too.
LMAO
Best comment
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 nothing wrong with the dollar store ma'am not everyone needs expensive material things to be happy, plus his comment wasn't malicious
I clicked so fast again. I am so fascinated by this show. I love it.
My mottto- "If I can do it, it's not art."
Maybe your an artist and you can do it....I wonder how much self doubt there is in a statement like that....Im glad everyone doesn't think like that...Up and coming artist...yes I do get the sarcasm but a little less than smart...
So, in every episode, Gordon goes to Holland? Why doesn't he just open an office there. On the other hand, it's interesting how France is passe.
I love this show. Hope there will be more. Apparently he's a supplier of "things" to Madonna, Elton John, the Beckhams and his biggest client is Mick Jagger. He comes in 4 or 5 times a year to shop for jewels. He threw out Freddie Mercury thinking he was a robber. Apparently he was in his leather drag and there had been some robberies in the area. Well after receiving irate call from reps of the band Queen, he opened the door. Mercury purchased over 40,000.00 in Lalique but refused to interact with Watson. Gotta love these ridiculous people and that Anita takes the cake. You were conned into buying those sneakers. Thanks for the post.
Why do I feel sorry for Gordon in every episode? It has to do with the snobbish hierarchy in the art world, the need to kowtow to clients and even artists only to be dismissed by people like the director of the Tate. It also has to do with Gordon's physical condition, the sweating, the unbalanced walk, the fatigue with every exertion, the overheating. These shows are a glimpse into the contemporary art world, which is always a risky business as I doubt most of the things in Anita's gallery will stand the test of time if they're not already obsolete, and Colbert's chairs are neither original nor precious (DIY'd by Home Depot fans everywhere).
Well said.
Anita does not care, that "art" is not bought for its value in terms of beauty, it is bought to slosh money around...until it disappears, possibly in a fire, for which massive insurance will be collected...
@@roseguber3240 I don't think so. It's to keep busy and above all be someone on the social scene. These people crave recognition
It's the slavish deferment to objects, and the disrespect for his own body that I find sad.
@@r3dp1ll those two things are not mutually exclusive!
Gordon's passion for collecting artworks is simply incredible!!!❤️❤️
The Director of the Tate did not seem to keen to chat lol
he was rude
Such a joy to see a new episode! I think this is such a great series. Thank you so much for sharing it.
BBC show make a real new series... this is years old...
I'm no professional - but - if I had to choose something for free from Anita's art gallery I'd be stumped! What a lot of crap? Bless. Way more money than sense!!!!
I like the lack of pretension of the cafe.
I love that black chair too! An interesting glimpse of another world, thank you.
Apparently, Sr. Serota, Director of the Tate, can hardly deign to engage in conversation with a friendly person beside him. One wonders if it is due to a lack of social skills, snobbery, or otherwise. Philip Colbert, on the other hand, is friendly and engaging.... and his work is well made, practical, and truly clever and fun.
Total snob. He basically ignored him and stepped away. So gross. Such an ugly attitude.
@@deusexrockina He was so rude. I don't care if he is the directoe of the Tate or a music video, it costs nothing to be polite. So rude.
Not exactly "clever" its pretty tacky but yes he was much more personable
HIS WORK IS CARVED AND PAINTED PLYWOOD NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS I CAN BUY THE SAME SHIT AT IKEA FOR $20
I gotta say, I quite enjoyed this little series. Gordon is charming, humble and anxious all at once. It's very relatable.
It’s amazing how none of this can be taken to the grave and there’s poverty on earth may the truth always prevail
She's spent 3k on asics but cant spend 950 on chairs
lol
These chairs was awfull.
@@1P0T Those*, were*.
@@reknero5443 .. and aside from that, they are great :-)
@@reknero5443 awful*
That cat lamp is the grossest thing I have ever seen
Can't wait for the next episode!!!!
If she wants to support up and coming artists, why not take all the existing chairs to an art school and let the students have their way with them.
Great notion!
Students are still learning.....
That's a really good idea. Spot on chap!!
Poor Gordon, all that sweating for a few bob; never the less, he’s quite apparently doing the thing that makes his world glow!
Ha ha ha I love you alredy
"as a fellow Scot" Gordon Watson's Scottish? He exudes south of England with every word and gesture.
"A fool and his money is easily parted" - PJ Barnum
Watson is an old fashioned conman, and obviously a narcissist.
My theory is when there is something like a pair of shoes or something ridiculously simple that it is actually a front for some nefarious money changing amongst the elite. For instance it looks weird for a billionaire to just give another billionaire millions of dollars but if they throw in a pair of sneakers that they call art it becomes "accepted". I think they use Gordon as front to add validity to the scam, spend a few thousand getting a stash of speculative modern art then have the stash to be able to sell to other billionaires when a favor exchange arises.
@@wanderer1857 I agree with you. Few people understand this game.
All fur and no knickers is my life motto from now on.
Lol
Those chairs look like the kiddie table at Red lobster.
Absolutely. Devine. All the colors are so bright. Great Job
Gordon is a born speculator. One of those many out there who likes more money than art. And who have deformed the art market and turned it into a demonic gambling room.
Gordon has unique taste, great sense of humor, most importantly, he showed great passion, support and loving kindness to the young artists. He might have been ignored or judged by others due to his physical conditions, but this vulnerability made him so genuine and most amazing.
Everything that is wrong with art world.
In more ways than one: go have a google on these people, to see who they really are...
@@roseguber3240 family money initially made from arms dealing
I need that mf cat lamp in my life. I'll pay $20 for one.
Gordon gives me goosebumps.
God I love this show so much!!
P. T. Barnum, "Many people are gullible, and we can expect this to continue."
please make another longer series with gordon! this was so fun and enjoyable to watch!
@6:30 His pitch to sell her new interior to the coffeeshop is the exact reason why he has never been able to sell her anything (edit: for the museum), she wants things that are worth something. Nobody is going to care about the interior of the coffeeshop. He puts efforts into the wrong things.
WE NEED MORE
can't stop watching this show
He haggles so hard I keep rooting for him and always get cross with the people that don't buy
Really cool look into another world, bring the show back,we are mostly home these days!
Furniture is an Art form! A true discerning art collector will see art everywhere, and Gordon was correct, the canteen should flow with art work as should all areas throughout the gallery, a couple of those Colbert chairs juxtaposed with the Dutch chairs would have been perfect!. Love your work Gordon, the Dutch milk jug from an earlier podcast is an incredible art piece, even Stark would be impressed.)
I wish for this series to continue.
We need more Gordon!!
I don’t understand modern art, her collection looks like lots of rubbish.
Maybe, but at least the prices in the coffee shop were very reasonable!
Jenny Hughes Hahahaha
Many articles on the net, about "art" being used as a screen for money laundering...
@@roseguber3240 yes, it very possibly true... ?
rose Guber probably, the stuff they show here is ... trash
He got a fan in 2019. Amazing guy.
I love this comedy - it's genius. No canned laughter and a documentary style as if it's in the real world with real interviews with artists etc. Some of them aren't even sure if he's for real.
Gordon is such a well painted character - from the small reveals into his mercantile motivations he thinks are so charming, to the total lack of any stratagem and randomness of his actions.. it's sort of genius writing to make the comedy so subtle.
His introspections, the authoritative narrated voice and the random people included for the obligatory vox populi also just add to the feel that it's a sort of larger than life greasy but largely harmless salesmen character he's floating in a noir world based on our contemporary reality.
A dark comedy that holds a mirror to contemporary society and the vanity/"fake it till you make it" sub-culture in a subtle style that could almost be reality. Well done to the BBC for airing/producing this comedy classic.
that cat was just wrong
Reza Nabavi you touch it’s ball & it’s eyes light up? WTF???? It is INSANE!
I miss Gordon. We need more episodes.
What a wonderful life Mr Gordon Watson
I love this show!!
Good to see she didn't really like the mega trashy "furniture" of the lobster guy.
Baas' work is lovely. on the other hand.
George Kroustallis = yes, I really liked those chairs.
No, it is not.
This is unintentionally hilarious.
Anita is donating her money to young people that express themselves. She is not investing in art.
Yet in the end she buys a piece of art and denies buying a young artist pieces...Smh
I Love this program and this wonderful man. So interesting. Thank You. I adore the cat lamp, so beautiful and whimsical.
We want more episodes.
love them chairs !!!!
Am from south africa and am happy to say am learning a lot from wonderful man
I love the series a total cringe fest!!!
Gordon Watson's Cringe Fest
SO CRINGE...so so cringe.
Anyone who doesn't realize what a con the art market is should watch this. I study the art market from time to time and it's full of bluster and ego justification. This person has enough ego for 20 art buyers.
Please more video about Gordon Watson! I search his video outside BBC in CZcams, but unfortunately he does not make any video by himself.
Brilliant
That black cat lamp looks hideous, no offence ......
I think it is cool.
lol, and cost how much again?
Eric Charles € 17.500
Devoid of any cat's grace and style. Or humour. Dead eyes. He should have looked at Egyptian Bastet cats.
Edina (to art store attendant): "You're a shop clerk, you know, so you can drop the attitude."
...
Patsy: "But is it ART, Eddie?"
Edina: "No, Pats it's...it's my father."
They should continue this series, as it's actually entertaining. Do like this post to make BBC read this comment
Gordon Watson is the greatest
i actually enjoyed this
Reminds me of the complexity of the home, and quite often I'll have the chance to catch up with that person that is hard to please or even get to open up.
I have a partner, but Anita is a truly wonderful woman. I couldn't see things less important if she were around.
for those not familiar with the "art" world .. Of course the prices are ridiculous but as she is now a famous collector, the value of her pieces is most probably soaring so later she should be able to sell them at a much higher price or maybe she cut a deal with the "artist" and get a cut we s/he sells something else at the new price level.
I love Gordon's hand fan!!! He's fabulous! Yet at the same time, he's classic Brit.
ivorytower99 are you a gay?
Finally, Gordon shows his good taste in those chairs.
furniture design? my 6 year old twins designed animals chairs as well...😅 my kids chairs made reference to different art periods so I guess they were PHD level.
Ha ha ha absolutely right
If those chairs are not made out of lacquer, they are not art.
He's absolutely right about those awful yellow chairs. Enough to put you off your cake.
I like gordon"the lights are absolute shit,nevermind it's the tables,the tables are absolute shit"
Really nice.
those sneakers 3,000$, really !!!
That's what she claimed but really she probably paid $300. Which would also be too much.
yeah i love the chairs realy
The black Maarten chair is gorgeous. That is all
Someone who has a refined taste does not chew while talking and faces the camera at that! What does the director say?
Agreed.
I could sell a truck load of “art” for this woman with things I find in my house. I wonder if she would buy it.
I LOVE GORDON....That cat is HIDEOUS!
18:40 You can see his disappointment when Colbert told him he is married 😂
Marwin SH i think he already knew. Colbert is wearing only one ring, and it is on his ring finger.
Right
Man this dude is just sounding overboard. Walks in and tells people what sucks and what they need
The gallery café is not "a horror." It's Nordic.
When I am rich I can decide anything as art
Piero Manzoni pushed this logic with great vigor.
Gordon Watson is genious
Looked like cafeteria at ikea..yellow chairs oy
gordon is ALWAYS SWEATING lol
When one is as *obese* as he is, it is inevitable ; plus, he's got bad knees, and a bad back ( _which stem from his obesity_ ) and he is always in pain - which causes him to sweat.
He needs to eliminate all of that _rich fatty food_ he stuffs his face with and stick to vegetables + salads.
Eats way too many sausages.
Very very nice...
Gordon is very interesting!
The chairs look like the ones I had in kindergarten
its just to laundry money
My take: He’s got to stop being crass and taking shortcuts in his communication with clients. His personality is lovely when it is authentic and self deprecating. The sales stick is too obvious. Instead he needs to be more authentic. For example, with Anita he could’ve said, “Anita, I’ve got an idea. Why not consider this room (the cafe) the gift wrapping around a package. The beauty of the space will enhance the appeal of (value added to) the interior.”