By George, They've Got It

Their backgrounds in art pay off magnificently in the stylish, light-filled home Jonathan and Patricia Crockett have created in Mid-Levels for themselves and baby George.

- Marianna Cerini

The Crocketts are a pictureperfect family. Jonathan, head of 20th century and contemporary art at the auction house Phillips, exudes charm and confidence, as does Patricia, the Hong Kong representative of Berlinbased art gallery Sprüth Magers. And eightmonth-old George—gorgeous and remarkably well-behaved—completes the picture.

They would make the perfect stars of a family movie—and their home, a spacious apartment in Mid-Levels overlooking the harbour, would make the perfect set. Airy and filled with light, it’s neatly decorated with highly desirable classic and contemporary items spread across a palette of greys and blues. Art, lots of it, covers the walls, from the living room and two studies to the master bedroom and nursery. It also comes in the form of vintage and design furniture, sculptures, photography and objects collected on the couple’s extensive travels. The overall aesthetic is both cosy and cool, tactile and stylish. “A reflection of our tastes, both as individuals and as a family,” says Patricia, who is a senior director of Sprüth Magers. “We complement each other quite well.”

The family moved into the house two years ago after relocating from London for Jonathan to take up his appointment with Phillips in Hong Kong. “We had 52 flat viewings in three days until we found this,” Patricia recalls. “We were undecided between Repulse Bay and Mid-Levels, but this area ended up making more sense workwise.” Jonathan walks to his office every morning, and it’s just a quick taxi ride for Patricia to get to meetings with potential collectors, artists and industry peers.