ABOUT HAVERON FINE ART
By Xander Haveron-Jones
Born in Oxford in 2000, Xander Haveron-Jones read English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, and completed his Master’s degree in History of Art at the Courtauld Institute, London.
Developing a particular interest in the work of Modern British artists, Xander's highly praised dissertation critically re-situated Henry Moore’s ‘shelter drawings’. It was around this time that he discovered a particular fondness for the works of Dame Ethel Walker, whose Young Man in a Red Tie is a particularly charming addition to the present inventory. He is equally interested in 17th-18th century British portraiture.
Having specialised in fine and contemporary art at a Chelsea auction house, Xander founded Haveron Fine Art in January 2025. Following his discovery of an important oil painting by the influential satirist Henry Wigstead (likely the only known surviving oil by Wigstead), he sold the work to Yale University's Lewis Walpole Library in April 2025. The painting joins the LWL's outstanding holding of 18th century British satire and caricature.
John Alexander's portrait of George Gordon, 7th Laird of Buckie, both before and after conservation.
Spanning from the 16th century to the contemporary, Haveron Fine Art integrates the academic and the decorative, offering Old Master paintings alongside contemporary sculpture. This diversified and aesthetic approach looks to revive the eclecticism of Britain’s great collections, crossing centuries and continents to promote a wide-reaching taste.
The academic rigours of art historical study can limit the rich appreciation for artworks as lived objects, whose distinctive presence is the smell of panel or canvas, the sheen of varnish, and the glint of gilding. These sensual qualities become an even greater pleasure when introduced to the intimate private space.
Fascinated by the material considerations of artworks, Xander has found a joy in studying the provenance of artworks, whose many centuries of survival can all too easily become separated in a moment of neglect or miscataloguing. These efforts render the past accessible through the artwork as a physical, historical inheritance.
Based between London and Oxfordshire, Haveron Fine Art operates as an online-only gallery with in-person viewings available upon request. The website showcases the majority of works that are currently available for purchase. The research presented serves to demonstrate Xander's focused approach to cataloguing. As a relatively fresh-faced 24-year-old working independently and entirely self-funded, Haveron Fine Art constitutes a significant personal endeavour.
Please direct any enquiries or observations to xander@haveronfineart.co.uk, where Xander would be pleased to discuss the available works, acquisitions, and general observations.
