Biography
James Kirkman (b. 1935-) was an art dealer and collector of modern art. He started his career with Marlborough Fine Art and became independent in 1972, becoming an agent for Lucian Freud until 1992, when Freud became represented by William Acquavella of Acquavella Galleries, New York. Kirkman arranged for Freud to be exhibited at the Anthony d’Offay Gallery in 1972, 1978 and 1982. He has also worked closely with Frank Auerbach.