Scots Bargain Hunt icon Anita Manning's real age and transformation after making history
Bargain Hunt lovers will be familiar with Glasgow born Anita Manning, who has become one of the show's best known experts since she first started making appearances on the show in 2010. Anita, who is now 77-years-old has also been included on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip but the Scots antiques guru made history quite early on in her career.
Her love for antiques first began when her father would take her to auctions in Glasgow. Making history, the BBC star also claims to be the first female auctioneer in Scotland and has now been in the business for over half a century.
She initially studied PE and dance before focusing on buying and selling furniture. Anita has also been running the Glasgow auction house, Great Western Auctions, since 1989 with her daughter, the Express reports. Reflecting on her successful career, Anita spoke about her passion for antiques.
She said: "For as long as I can remember I have been passionate about Art, Antiques and Auctions.
"The beauty in craftsmanship and design, coupled with the social history of the objects, that I am privileged to handle on a daily basis, has been a continual source of joy.
"The drama and excitement of the auction world has been a most stimulating environment and one I relish being a part of.
"Great Western Auctions was established in 1989 by myself and my daughter, Lala."
She continued: "Although the company has grown enormously over the last 26 years, we still regard ourselves as a family firm providing a personal experience and dedicated service to our clients."
Anita was previously known for her famous black hairstyle, which was shaped into a bob.
However, she has since embraced her natural greying hair and chopped it even shorter in a big style transformation.
Fans have also been left questioning Anita's age due to her long time vibrant presence on screens.
She turned 77 last year and will celebrate her 78th birthday at the end of 2025.
Aside from her professional career in antiques, Anita is a mother to a son named Luke, who lives in Hong Kong and her daughter Lala who she works with.
Anita is also known for her active participation in charity events, as supporting others is a passion of hers.
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Last year, she celebrated the sale of a still-life artwork titled Dahlias by Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, which sold for a whopping £220,000.
As the managing director and auctioneer, Anita kick-started the bidding at £80,000, and remarked afterwards: "Scottish Colourist still life works remain in demand, with an international fanbase.
"They are fresh, modern-looking, instantly recognisable and have a universal appeal, a century on from being created.'
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