*Update: ‘The opening of Waddington Custot’s new gallery has been rescheduled to early 2026, allowing construction to be completed to the highest specification’
Waddington Custot has announced the opening of its new Parisian space at 36 rue de Seine, in the historic location previously occupied by the renowned Lansberg Gallery in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
The gallery will open its doors in October 2025, in anticipation of the next edition of Art Basel Paris. This Parisian presence reflects Waddington Custot’s renewed ambition to be as close as possible to international collectors and major cultural institutions, strengthening its strategic position at the heart of the European art market. The Parisian gallery will be managed by Isaure de Roquefeuil, an experienced associate who has worked for nearly a decade at Waddington Custot, and Antoine Clavé, a Parisian gallerist and grandson of renowned artist Antoni Clavé. Together, they will form a partnership with an in depth knowledge of the Parisian market.
For its inauguration, the gallery will present an exhibition dedicated to the Nabis painters, a major movement in the history of modern art known for its vibrant colors and bold compositions, of which Waddington Custot is a leading specialist. This first exhibition will be followed by a group show of contemporary and modern artists, reflecting Waddington Custot’s commitment to presenting rich and varied dialogues between historical masters and contemporary talents. The new 200-square-meter space, located in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, offers generous natural light and is set within an area known for its strong artistic and cultural identity.
Waddington Custot Paris aims to be a place for conversation, exchange, and discovery within the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
- ‘The opening of Waddington Custot’s new gallery has been rescheduled to early 2026, allowing construction to be completed to the highest specification’
About
Waddington Custot was formed through the partnership of French art dealer Stephane Custot and long-time London art dealer Leslie Waddington, in 2010. Located in Cork Street since 1958, formerly as Waddington Galleries, the gallery has a rich heritage and an international reputation for quality and expertise in works by modern and contemporary masters, with a particular focus on monumental sculpture. The gallery now has three locations internationally: London since 1958, Dubai since 2015, and with a new gallery opening in Paris in October 2025.
The gallery has cemented its reputation over several decades for high quality and well-researched exhibitions of significant artists operating in the mid-twentieth century and beyond. Today, Waddington Custot represents heavyweight contemporary and modern artists and their estates including Peter Blake, David Annesley, Patrick Caulfield, Allan D’Arcangelo, Yves Dana, Ian Davenport, Paul Feeley, Barry Flanagan, Robert Indiana, Pablo Reinoso, Sophia Vari, Fabienne Verdier and Bernar Venet. The inventory includes works by important modern artists including Josef Albers, Chu Teh-Chun, Jean Dubuffet, Hans Hartung, Fausto Melotti, Pierre Soulages, Antoni Tàpies, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, and the American Photorealist painters including Robert Cottingham, Richard Estes and Ralph Goings.
