Visiting the Gallery today as my wife and I have for several years now during the holiday season I was enjoying all the decorations and trying to decide on something to purchase as we have for years now I went to an upper floor not noticing the signs to go another direction I was approached by woman that told me I was going the wrong way. I told her I was observing the decorations and did not notice the sign. There were no other people around, so I wondered why my going an opposite way was making such a difference. She continued to follow us as if we were going to steal something, making snide remarks along the way. Needless to say my wife and I did not purchase anything and will not go back to this establishment. This one incident will stay with me forever, will be loved visiting this place this one bad experience with kept us from ever going there...
Read moreThe Science Hill Auctions belong to the Wakefield-Scearce Gallery. I received the painting quite smoothly (overseas shipment), however the painting was damaged. The auctioneer described the painting in "fair condition", actually, the painting is ready for the reastauration! I contacted the auction house and first they tried to blame the UPS store for damages. After I told them that the damages can be seen on their original photos, they asked me: "Did you not look at the first image before you bid?" I replied: "My obligation is to take a deep look regarding the auction. Your obligation is to be descriptive as much as possible. " After I asked one more time: "WHY DIDN'T YOU DESCRIBE THE DAMAGE?", they did not reply any more:-(I will never auction such a sum when I knew the...
Read moreThis gallery was brilliantly done. Whether you go to shop, eat at the restaurant, get interior inspiration, or relish in the antiques, the experience is wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the Christmas displays and learning about the history of certain pieces. The display of Christmas in England was particularly interesting. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Know that some of the halls and stairwells are particularly tight, and it might be difficult to get to all of the rooms, but the main floors are easily accessible to all. We were thrilled to have been able to spend time in such a historic and...
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