Raj Bisram
Raj Bisram | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 London, UK |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | auctioneer, antiques expert |
Raj Bisram (born 1956)[1] is a British antiques expert and auctioneer. He co-founded Bentley's Fine Art and Antiques Auction House in Cranbrook, Kent in 1995.[2] He has appeared on several British TV programmes on antiques including Antiques Road Trip, Flog It!, Four Rooms, Posh Pawn, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and Bargain Hunt.[3]
Early life[]
He was born in London and named Rajkumar. He attended Highgate School. He enlisted in the British Army where he became a PTI instructor in REME. He represented the British Army in competitive downhill skiing and the slalom. He qualified as an Austrian ski instructor and worked as a ski instructor in the resort of Ellmau in Tyrol.[4] Bentley’s Antique & Fine Art Auctioneers was originally founded by Wilfred Wheaton and Raj in 1995 as Cranbrook Auction Rooms.[5]
Personal life[]
He married Susan R Bisram (née Henley) in 1983.[1] He has two adult daughters. His other interests include cooking, skiing, cricket and tennis along with bridge and poker in which he has won a tournament. He also loves magic and is a former member of the Magic Circle.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Register of Births Marriages and Deaths". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "Channel 4 Four Rooms". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "BBC Bargain Hunt - Raj Bisram". BBC One. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "DESIblitz web-site". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "Bentley's Fine Art and Antiques Auction House". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
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- Living people
- English television presenters
- Antiques experts
- People from London
- 1956 births
- BBC people
- English auctioneers
- English antiquarians
- English television personalities
- People educated at Highgate School