 | Gillian Westell
Consultant
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Biography
Gillian Westell's childhood was spent in the Home Counties before moving to Devon in 1961.
Gillian joined Bearne's in 1976 as a trainee, having been interested in antiques, especially furniture, from an early age. She subsequently became a general valuer and auctioneer during the period that Bearne's was part of Sotheby's.
Gillian subsequently became Head of Furniture and led the department for approximately 12 years.
In 1991, Gillian stepped down from that role but continued to work as a consultant within the department during which time she has seen Bearne's merge with Hampton & Littlewood in 2009 to form Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood. She continues to provide the Furniture Department with expert advice.