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Your Personal Art Concierge

The art market is an exciting, yet often elusive, place. Accessing the art world and managing an art portfolio is a complex, long-term process, that can seem overwhelming for new and existing collectors alike. Additionally, each collector has unique motivations and priorities, whether that be the financial, personal or social benefits of art collecting. Recognising that no one dealer, gallery or specialist can provide a turnkey service for art collectors, Artelier brings a new approach: to act as a personal "art concierge", providing a range of bespoke services and acting as the client’s representative in navigating the art world.

What can an Art Concierge offer? Each collector we work with needs tailored support. Some may look to acquire a stand-out piece by an 20th Century Master, others to commission a new work by emerging talent. New collectors may want to work with us to gather an entire collection, whilst existing collectors need reputable specialists to help them appraise and grow their portfolio, and provide ongoing collections management.

Our team have over two decades’ experience of delivering large-scale projects for residences, yachts, hotels, public spaces and beyond, and this expertise provides clients with a wide range of in-house skills at their disposal.

• The scope of our projects has developed a far-reaching understanding of the international art market – rather than representing a set of artists, we draw on our database of over 15,000 artists who have been hand-selected over decades, and also conduct fresh research for every client.
• The scope of our projects has developed a far-reaching understanding of the international art market – rather than representing a set of artists, we draw on our database of over 15,000 artists who have been hand-selected over decades, and also conduct fresh research for every client.
• The scope of our projects has developed a far-reaching understanding of the international art market – rather than representing a set of artists, we draw on our database of over 15,000 artists who have been hand-selected over decades, and also conduct fresh research for every client.
• The scope of our projects has developed a far-reaching understanding of the international art market – rather than representing a set of artists, we draw on our database of over 15,000 artists who have been hand-selected over decades, and also conduct fresh research for every client.

Yet, this broad experience also reminds us that the art world is truly a collaborative place – to cater to the niche interests of collectors, we connect with external experts to draw on their expertise and introduce a wealth of highly specialised knowledge. For instance, we may approach a leading dealer of Picasso lithographs on a client’s behalf, or work with an academic of Barbara Hepworth to appraise a collector’s piece, or work with art advisors of contemporary East Asian art to build on a client’s passion. Our aim is to work with the best positioned individuals for a client's investment goals, becoming indispensable to the client in finding reputable contacts and negotiating on their behalf.

As an Art Concierge, we seek to create a seamless experience for investing in art – liaising with specialists, dealers and artists, so that the client can enjoy the thrill of art collecting in the knowledge that they are making sound investments and their collection is managed by a knowledgeable art partner.

In this article, we take a deep dive into the world of art investment, to provide an in-depth view of collecting fine art today. We will cover:

1. Why Invest in Art?
2. The Art of Strategy
3. Understanding the Art Market
4. Choosing Artists to Invest In
5. The Practical Side – Collections Management

Conclusion

Due to the personal, financial and social benefits of collecting art, it is a unique investment opportunity. A long-term strategy that is tailored to the collector’s personal goals is key, and having realistic expectations of potential returns. The best way to have a fulfilling journey in collecting is to purchase what you love, rather than try to predict what will see the most returns in the future. Researching and developing knowledge of the art market, honing your eye for quality, and keeping an open mind for new artists makes the process more engaging, and sound investments more likely.

Working with a specialist art advisor helps to make financially responsible decisions, so that the artworks purchased will at least retain their value, or have the greatest opportunity for seeing profits. Advisors help with navigating the art market, and increasing access to a wide array of galleries, dealers and off market sales. A knowledgeable advisor can spot talent, increasing the possibility that you invest in the next major artist within the contemporary art world. They can likewise support in proper due diligence for sales of modern masters, or historic pieces. Whether you are looking to safely store the artworks or present them in your residence to highlight your collection, this is best organised through a specialist who is accustomed to maximising the potential of your artworks.