Raj Bisram
Born
Rajkumar Bisram

1956 (age 67–68)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Auctioneer, antiques expert

Rajkumar 'Raj' Bisram (born 1956)[1] is an English 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, Bargain Hunt, and Would I Lie To You?.[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 physical training 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.

References

  1. 1 2 "Register of Births Marriages and Deaths". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  2. ↑ "Channel 4 Four Rooms". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "BBC Bargain Hunt - Raj Bisram". BBC One. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "DESIblitz web-site". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "Bentley's Fine Art and Antiques Auction House". Retrieved 14 February 2021.
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