David collected a vast range of intriguing valuables over his lifetime – a Malachite Cigar box, Durs Egg Pocket pistol, Faberge Parasol handle, Coteau Clock, Maude Earl Pointer, Ciuli Table, Russian Imperial Glass Vase, and Quarenghi Hercules armchairs. And that’s just for starters.
A collection like no other...
A visual spectacle
The lavish, elaborate themed rooms at David’s home, Fermoy House, ooze opulence and burst with colours, patterns, textures and spectacle. Densely hung with paintings, loaded with antique furniture, your eyes are set for a feast.
The man behind the collection
Meet David the Great
An avid collector and lover of gilded grandeur, David Roche handpicked over 3,500 works from the finest European makers and designers, then left them for the goodfolk of Adelaide to enjoy.
Fermoy house tours times
10AM – 12PM – 2PM
Discover our Exhibition
The Gallery is also home to an impressive 250sqm exhibition space, which hosts up to four unique, outside-the-box decorative art exhibitions a year. Whether showcasing quilts, vintage toys or iconic fashion, the exhibition gallery advances the arts and honours David’s legacy.
14 August – 24 October | Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Salon des Refusés 2026
Returning to Adelaide exclusively at David Roche Gallery, Salon des Refusés features over 50 remarkable portrait and landscape paintings from some of Australia’s leading contemporary artists. Known as the popular alternative to the esteemed Archibald and Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the exhibition brings together works not selected for the official exhibition, but rather those recognised for their outstanding quality, diversity and experimentation. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience these exceptional works up close.
Image: Liz Stute, Exit Stage Right, oil on canvas 61 x 51cm
Public programs and events
David Roche Gallery hosts a diverse range of talks and public programmes all year round. find out more about our upcoming programs and events here.
