Founded in 1946 in London, Marlborough began as a dealer of rare books and artworks belonging to families whose fortunes had changed following World War II. It quickly expanded its dealings, focusing on secondary market sales of Degas, Cassatt, Signac, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir.
The 1950s saw significant developments in the gallery’s program, including exhibitions of Jawlensky, Kandinsky, Klee, Kokoschka and Munch. In 1958, Marlborough began its exclusive representation of Francis Bacon, setti...