Hanover Gallery, Art gallery in Mayfair, London, United Kingdom.
Hanover Gallery was an art gallery located at 32A St George's Street in Mayfair, focusing on contemporary and modern works from international collections. The space offered original pieces and limited-edition prints available for purchase, serving as a place where visitors could engage directly with the art on display.
It was founded in 1947 by German art expert Erica Brausen and financier Arthur Jeffress as a venue for modern artistic expression. The gallery closed in March 1973, ending more than two decades of operations in the London art scene.
The gallery presented works by Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, and Man Ray.
The gallery maintained a selection of limited editions and prints for sale, with prices ranging from £2,100 to £2,300 per piece.
Francis Bacon launched his first solo show here in 1949, marking the official start of his career as a London-based artist. This debut proved pivotal in establishing him as a significant figure in modern art.
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