H A M M O N D   A R T  C O L L E C T I O N

 

Celebrating Over 40 Years of Art and Curation

 

John and Renate Hammond are marking more than four decades as curators and practicing artists with the opening of their Private Museum in Dover, Kent. The museum is home to the Hammond Art Collection, a unique and personal archive that reflects their lifelong commitment to contemporary art.

 

The collection has evolved over the past 40 years through carefully selected acquisitions and generous gifts from artists exhibited by the Hammonds. Their curatorial journey began with Galerie am Theater (1979–1992) in Fürth, Bavaria and has continued through Art-Agency Hammond, which they have run since 1993.

 

Today, the Hammond Art Collection features over 650 works, including more than 400 by Renate Hammond herself—an accomplished artist and graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg. You can explore her work at www.renatehammond.eu.

 

 

H I G H L I G H T S   O F   T H E   H A M M O N D   A R T  C O L L E C T I O N

 

See over 40 years of John and Renate Hammond as curators and practising artists illustrated by over 40 artworks from their art collection.

Artist Greetings

Katharina Bährend: No title, April 1999, Mixed media on paper, Sheet size 15 x 10 cm

 

A present from Katharin Bährend to J. & R. Hammond in 2019 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of their career as gallerists with a dedication ("Art is what makes life more interesting than art", Robert Fillion - Ein kleines Geschenk von Katharina - 40 Jahre Gallerietätigkeit John & Renate Hammond - Thank you for beeig part of your team for a few years!).

Rüdiger Keuth (1945–2006)
„Lieber John! Hier Dein Los...“ ("Dear John! Here’s your ticket...")
Mixed media, 15 x 15 cm, 2002, Signed

 

This work is a personal dedication from Rüdiger Keuth to John Hammond, presented on the occasion of Rüdiger Keuth’s solo exhibition at the Sparkasse Fürth (Bavaria) in 2002.

 

The handwritten inscription reads:

„Lieber John! Hier Dein Los – leider hattest Du damit am Abend kein Glück. Ich hoffe, es geht Dir gut. Herzliche Grüße von Rüdiger.“

("Dear John! Here’s your ticket – unfortunately, you didn’t have any luck with it that evening. I hope you’re doing well. Warm regards from Rüdiger.")

Rüdiger Keuth (1945 - 2006)

Barbara Lidfors: DÜRER FENSTER HASE, Multiple, Sheet size 15,5 x 11,5 cm

 

A present from Barbara Lidfors to John and Renate Hammond on the occasion of her solo show STREET LIFE at the Stadttheater Fürth in Fürth (Bavaria) in 2017.

Frank Thomas Gerdes (b. 1959): REISSFESTE SEGEL FÜR 2011, Serigraphy,

Image 11 x 20 cm, Edition 21 of 38

 

New Year greetings 2011 from Frank Thomas Gerdes to John and Renate Hammond with inscription (Reißfeste Segel für 2011 wünscht F.T.G.) 

Hanns Herpich (b. 1934): EINEN GUTEN WEG DURCH DAS JAHR 2006,

2005, Embossed printing on paper, Sheet size 19,5 x 21,5 cm, Initial pressure


New Year greetings 2006 from Hanns Herpich to John Hammond with inscription (Für John EINEN GUTEN WEG DURCH DAS JAHR 2006 wünscht Dir Hanns Herpich).​

Frank Thomas Gerdes (b. 1959): ANPFIFF für 2005, Image 6,5 x 15 cm,

Edition 27 of 38

 

New Year greetings 2005 from Frank Thomas Gerdes to John and Renate Hammond with inscription

(Gürth, 8.2.2005 - Lieber John Hammond, auf postalischem Weg möchte ich Dir - sehr verspätet - einen Gruß noch zum Spiel 2005 senden. Durch den Atelierumzug war es früher leider nicht möglich. Für Deine Galerie und die Künstler, die Du vertrittst beste Wünsche, gerade in einer Zeit, wo es zunehmender immer schwieriger wird überhaupt Kunst zu machen und dann verkaufen zu wollen. Also, gutes Durchhaltevermögen! Herzlichst, 

F. Thomas Gerdes).

 

Frank Thomas Gerdes (b. 1959): ZUM WOHL 2004, Mixed media on paper,

Sheet size 22 x 10 cm

 

New Year greetings 2004 from Frank Thomas Gerdes to John and Renate Hammond with inscription (Leipzig, Januar 04 - Lieber John Hammond, alles Gute zum neuen Jahr! Privat und beruflich gute Begegnungen! Auf daß uns die Käufer nicht im Stich lassen! Herzlichst!

F. Thomas Gerdes).

Thomas Mohi (b. 1964): ZUM JAHRESENDE 1999, Woodcut, Sheet size 21 x 21 cm
 

New Year greetings 2000 from Thomas Mohi to John and Renate Hammond with inscription (ZUM JAHRESENDE 1999 ALLES GUTE FÜR DAS JAHR 2000 wünsche ich THOMAS MOHI).

Dieter Maria Scheppach (b. 1952): MADE IN EGYPT, 1998, Mixed media on paper,

Sheet size 10 x 13 cm
 

Greetings from Egypt to John and Renate Hammod from Dieter Maria Scheppach in 1998 with inscription (Hallo Fam. Hammond! Ganz liebe Grüße aus Ägypten, genauer vom Roten Meer mit der Sinai Halbinsel wünscht Euch herzlichst Fam. Scheppach).

Alexander Soos (b. 19..): HOFFNUNGSTRÄGER, 1989, Mixed media auf Papier,

21 x 29,5 cm

 

Greetings for the 10th  Anniversary of the 'Galerie am Theater' from psychotherapist Dr. Alexander Soos to John and Renate Hammond in 1989 with inscription (Liebe Renate, lieber John, die allerbesten Wünsche für weitere gute Jahrzehnte mit der Galerie! Alexander Soós, Hengdorf 30.09.1989).

Unknown artist: Untitled, 1982, Screen print, 21 x 14 cm

A present from an unknown artist to John and Renate Hammond in 1982.

Reinhard Wöllmer (b. 1957): FROG, 1995, Bronze cast

 

A present from Reinhard Wöllmer to John and Renate Hammond on the occasion of his joint exhibition with Herbert Voll at the Stadttheater Fürth in Fürth (Bavaria) in 1995.

Ursula Zabert-Groscheau: Untitled, 1987, Mixed media

 

A present from Ursula Zabert-Groscheau to J. & R. Hammond on the occasion of her participation in the group show CULINARY at their 'Galerie am Theater' in Fürth, Bavaria in1987.

Michaela Biet (b. 1957): Untitled, 2003, Stone 

 

A present from Michaela Biet to J & R. Hammond in 2003 on the occasion of her joint show GASTSPIEL 2003 - RUNDGANG at Art-Agency Hammond in Fürth in 2003.

Fayed Sayed Amin (1950 – 2010): Untitled, Lime stone


A present from Ursula Schernig to J. & R. Hammond in 1990.

Robert La Verne Steward (1944 - 2019): Untitled, 2004, Mixed media on paper , Sheet size 27 x 19 cm

 

A present from Robert La Verne Steward to John and Renate Hammond on the occasion of his solo show at the Stadttheater Fürth in Fürth (Bavaria) in 2004.

Petr Keon: Untitled, 2001, Coloured etching, Sheet size 62 x 50 cm, Signed

 

A present from Petr Keon to J. & R. Hammond in 2001.

Petr Keon: Untitled, 2001, Coloured etching, Image 46 x 36 cm, Sheet size 70 x 50 cm, Signed

 

A present from Petr Keon to J. & R. Hammond in 2001.

Ulli Richter (b. 1972): Untitled, 2002, Photo, Sheet size 15 x 10 cm, Image 10 x 7 cm, Signed

 

New Year greetings 2003 from Ulli Richter to J. & R. Hammond with inscription (Merry Christmas! Happy New Year 2003! And all my love ...Ulli)

Walter Hofmann (19-- - 19--): DER SOHN DES IKARUS. PORTRAIT EINES PASSIONIERTEN KUNSTBESESSENEN TAGTRÄUMERS. EIN (E) MALER (IN) IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER (DIE) DAS MALT, WAS ER (SIE) VERKAUFT. EIN (E) KÜNSTLER (IN) DAGEGEN IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER DAS VERKAUFT WAS ER (SIE) MALT.,  1988, Monoprint, Sheet size 29 x 21 cm, Sheet 1 of 3

 

New Year greetings 1988 from Walter Hofmann to J & R Hammond with inscrption (DIE BESTEN WÜNSCHE UND ALLES ERDENKLICH GUTE IM NEUEN JAHR WÜNSCHEN WALTER UND MARA HOFMANN). 

Walter Hofmann (19-- - 19--): DER SOHN DES IKARUS. PORTRAIT EINES PASSIONIERTEN KUNSTBESESSENEN TAGTRÄUMERS. EIN (E) MALER (IN) IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER (DIE) DAS MALT, WAS ER (SIE) VERKAUFT. EIN (E) KÜNSTLER (IN) DAGEGEN IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER DAS VERKAUFT WAS ER (SIE) MALT.,  1988, Monoprint, Sheet size 29 x 21 cm, Sheet 1 of 3

 

New Year greetings 1988 from Walter Hofmann to J & R Hammond with inscrption (DIE BESTEN WÜNSCHE UND ALLES ERDENKLICH GUTE IM NEUEN JAHR WÜNSCHEN WALTER UND MARA HOFMANN). 

Walter Hofmann (19-- - 19--): DER SOHN DES IKARUS. PORTRAIT EINES PASSIONIERTEN KUNSTBESESSENEN TAGTRÄUMERS. EIN (E) MALER (IN) IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER (DIE) DAS MALT, WAS ER (SIE) VERKAUFT. EIN (E) KÜNSTLER (IN) DAGEGEN IST EIN MANN (FRAU) DER DAS VERKAUFT WAS ER (SIE) MALT.,  1988, Monoprint, Sheet size 29 x 21 cm, Sheet 1 of 3

 

New Year greetings 1988 from Walter Hofmann to J & R Hammond with inscrption (DIE BESTEN WÜNSCHE UND ALLES ERDENKLICH GUTE IM NEUEN JAHR WÜNSCHEN WALTER UND MARA HOFMANN). 

Stephan J. M. Scherer (b. 1942)

RIECHER

Coloured Etching

Image

Sheet size

Edition 12 of 100

Signed

 

A present from Stephan J. M. Scherer to John und Renate Hammond on the occasion of his solo show at the Stadttheater Fürth in 1998

Vera Lassen (b.1940): Untitled, Mixed media, 1983, Signed

 

A present from Vera Lassen to Renate Hammond in 1983 with inscription (Für Renate und ihren Jüngsten).

Cölu(b.__): Portrait of a child, 2006, Black and white woodcut, 

Image 12,5 x 10 cm, Sheet size 33,5 x 24,5 cm, Edition 29 of 30, Signed

 

A present from Cölu to John und Renate Hammond in 2006.

Kämpf Reinhard (b.1951): DER FABELREITER, 1976, Black and white etching, 

Image 18 x 14,5 cm, Sheet size 30 x 26,5 cm, Edition 7 of 12, Signed

 

A present from Reinhard Kämpf to John und Renate Hammond in 1984.

M. Justus (b.19--): Untitled, 2003, Screen print, Image 50 x 50 cm, Sheet size 70 x 64 cm,

Edition 13 of 20, Signed

 

A present from M. Justus to John und Renate Hammond in 2003. 

Frank Murphy
Portrait of John Hammond
1967
Black and white photograph
Sheet: 30 × 25 cm

 

This portrait of John Hammond was taken in 1967 by Frank Murphy during a photo session at the Chris Reddington Studio in London.

 

John Hammond (b. 1948)
Portrait of Renate
1976
Black and white photograph
Sheet: 38 × 30.5 cm

 

This portrait of Renate was taken by John Hammond in 1976 in Gräfenberg, Bavaria.