Mark Stacey
Mark Stacey | |
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| Born | 23 September 1964 Neath, Wales |
| Occupation | auctioneer |
Mark Stacey (born 23 September 1964) is a Welsh specialist in antiques valuation and an auctioneer. He is also known for his television work, frequently appearing as an expert on various BBC shows related to antiques.
Biography and professional career
Born in Neath, Glamorgan, South Wales, Stacey later relocated to London where he gained experience working with prestigious auction houses such as Bonhams and Sotheby's. Subsequently, he advanced to become head of Decorative Arts and eventually served as Director at Hamptons/Dreweatt Neate Fine Art.
Stacey has established himself as a familiar face on BBC antiques programmes including Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Antiques Road Trip. In June 2009, he participated in a light-hearted segment on the BBC’s lunchtime show The Daily Politics, offering insights into the worth of possessions linked to well-known individuals during the aftermath of the UK Parliament expenses controversy.
In 2011, Stacey launched an antiques retail shop located in Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex. Three years later, in 2014, he joined Reeman Dansie auctioneers based in Colchester, Essex, as an auctioneer and valuer. During his tenure there, he notably discovered an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus stored in a residential property in Essex, which was subsequently sold for £13,500.
Personal life
Stacey has two sisters and one brother. Prior to his career in the antiques industry, he was employed as a residential social worker. He began his involvement in antiques as a dealer and later collaborated with various auction houses. Additionally, Stacey is an accomplished organist who occasionally performs at his local Methodist church. He was featured in an interview published in the October 1997 issue of Organists' Review.