Personalised Acquisition Strategy
Build a collection shaped around your financial objectives, personal taste, available space and preferred level of involvement.
Private Art Advisory
Art Investment Advisory
Build a considered art collection with D’Stassi Art
Discover a more informed way to collect contemporary art with guidance from D’Stassi Art’s specialist advisory team.
Combining market knowledge, private access and personalised support, we help collectors and investors identify, acquire and manage artworks with cultural significance, aesthetic strength and long-term potential.
Whether you are making your first acquisition, developing an existing collection or exploring art as an alternative asset, our advisors provide the insight and access needed to collect with greater confidence.
Art Advisory Shaped Around You
Expertise, access and personalised guidance at every stage of the collecting journey.
Expertise, access and a long-term perspective
The art market can be complex, opaque and difficult to navigate without the right guidance.
D’Stassi Art supports private collectors, investors, family offices, businesses and first-time buyers throughout every stage of the collecting journey.
Our advisory service covers artist research, artwork sourcing, pricing analysis, negotiation, provenance, condition, logistics, collection management and future resale planning.
Every recommendation is shaped around your personal objectives, budget, appetite for risk, preferred holding period and aesthetic interests.
Our role is not simply to help you acquire art. It is to help you understand what you are buying, why it matters and how it may sit within a considered long-term collection.
Ongoing Portfolio Guidance
Receive continued support across valuations, insurance, framing, storage, conservation, documentation and future resale.
Private Market Access
Gain access to artists, studios, private collections, secondary-market works and opportunities that may not be publicly available.
Informed Recommendations
Receive guidance informed by provenance, condition, pricing, scarcity, artist development, institutional recognition and wider market activity.
ADVISORY AT A GLANCE
Service
Art Advisory and Art Investment Advisory
Clients
Private Collectors, Art Investors, Family Offices, Businesses and First-Time Buyers
Location
London and International
Acquisition
Research, sourcing, private access, negotiation, due diligence and logistics
Collection Management
Documentation, valuation support, insurance, framing, storage, installation and conservation
Resale
Market assessment, pricing strategy, private placement, consignment and reinvestment planning
Specialism
Contemporary, urban, street and culturally significant art from emerging, established and blue-chip artists
Why Collect Art?
Art offers a distinctive combination of cultural value, tangible ownership and long-term potential. A carefully considered collection can be both personally rewarding and strategically valuable.
Portfolio Diversification
Art can provide exposure to an asset whose value is influenced by scarcity, provenance, cultural significance and international collector demand.
Tangible Ownership
Unlike many financial assets, an artwork can be displayed, experienced and enjoyed throughout the period of ownership.
Limited Supply
Original artworks and controlled editions are inherently scarce. Important works cannot simply be reproduced when demand increases.
Global Collector Demand
The contemporary art market operates internationally across galleries, collectors, institutions, advisors and auction houses.
Cultural Significance
Museum recognition, exhibitions, publications, collaborations and critical attention can all contribute to the development of an artist’s market.
Legacy and Succession
A carefully built collection can be retained, passed between generations, donated, loaned or incorporated into wider estate planning.
Art should be approached as a long-term, illiquid asset. Values may rise or fall, and the future resale of any artwork cannot be guaranteed.
Why D’Stassi Art?
Founded in London in 2017, D’Stassi Art has built its reputation through direct artist relationships, ambitious exhibitions and a specialist understanding of contemporary, urban and culturally significant art.
Our advisory clients benefit from access across both the primary and secondary markets, including artists, studios, private collections and works that may not be publicly available.
We combine commercial understanding with a personal, gallery-led approach. Every recommendation considers the quality of the work, its place within the artist’s wider practice, provenance, condition, market context and suitability for the individual collector.
Our role is not simply to help clients acquire art. We aim to build long-term relationships and support each collection from the first conversation through to acquisition, installation, management and future resale planning.
Direct Artist and Studio Relationships
Access new works, private commissions and opportunities through relationships developed directly with artists, studios, estates and representatives.
Primary and Secondary Market Access
Source works across gallery inventory, private collections, dealers and auction channels, including opportunities not offered publicly.
London Gallery, International Reach
Work with a Shoreditch-based gallery serving collectors across the UK and internationally.
Support Throughout Ownership
Receive guidance on documentation, framing, insurance, transport, installation, collection reviews and future resale.
How It Works
A clear, considered process designed to make collecting informed, personal and straightforward.
01
Private Consultation
We begin by discussing your collecting experience, objectives, aesthetic preferences, budget and desired timeframe.
02
Research and Selection
We identify relevant artists and artworks and prepare a tailored selection supported by market context and available documentation.
03
Due Diligence
We review provenance, condition, authenticity information, ownership history and relevant comparable works before an acquisition proceeds.
04
Acquisition and Delivery
We coordinate negotiation, invoicing, documentation, packing, transport, insurance and installation.
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Ongoing Collection Guidance
We remain available for valuations, collection reviews, care, storage, future acquisitions and resale planning.
Your Advisory Team
Work with a dedicated team combining established collector relationships, commercial experience and a specialist understanding of contemporary art.
Michael Howes
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Michael brings commercial expertise, extensive collector relationships and a detailed understanding of acquisitions across the primary and secondary art markets.
Edward Sanders
Co-Founder and Creative Director
Edward brings more than a decade of gallery experience, working directly with artists and collectors to identify culturally significant works and build thoughtful contemporary art collections.
Your Principal Point of Contact
Matthew Nixon
Head of Sales
Matthew is the key point of contact for D’Stassi Art’s advisory clients and works closely with collectors to understand their objectives, interests and existing holdings.
He helps manage and develop client portfolios, coordinates tailored artwork selections and supports each acquisition from the initial conversation through to purchase, delivery and ongoing collection management.
Art Advisors
Our Art Advisors support clients with artist research, artwork selection, sourcing and the continuing development of their collections.
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Emily Sellar-Elliott
Art Advisor
Emily supports collectors with tailored artwork selections, artist research and the development of thoughtful, personal contemporary art collections.
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Christian
Art Advisor
Christian supports clients across artwork sourcing, artist research and acquisitions, helping collectors make informed decisions that align with their individual interests and objectives.
Client Testimonials
★★★★★
“Seriously great customer service. The team really will go above and beyond.”
H Cully
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★★★★★
“Have dealt with Michael at D’Stassi Art for a while now. An astute art firm that definitely delivers on its promises. They have a great understanding of art, but more importantly, of the value of long-term relationships.”
R Hallak
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★★★★★
“Excellent service. Communication was brilliant and dispatch was super quick. The piece of Schoony art looks amazing. Thanks!”
N Mikulik
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★★★★★
“A great and knowledgeable team who managed to find me my favourite piece of art yet, an Adam Handler. These guys are the go-to people in the art world.”
J Cura
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★★★★★
“Great little art gallery. I attended a superb photography exhibition and the staff were so happy and polite. I loved the place.”
R Grewal
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★★★★★
“Wonderful display of artworks, a super-friendly team and a great gallery space. For anyone looking for an exciting art experience in Shoreditch, I would highly recommend it.”
B Kitchings
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FAQs
Can you advise international clients?
Yes.
D’Stassi Art works with collectors in the UK and internationally and can coordinate cross-border acquisitions, shipping and related logistics.
Local taxes, duties and import requirements may apply.
Is art a good investment?
Art can offer long-term appreciation, diversification and tangible ownership, but returns are never guaranteed.
The performance of an individual artwork depends on factors including the artist, quality, rarity, provenance, condition, acquisition price, market demand and the timing of a future sale.
We recommend viewing art as a long-term, illiquid asset and acquiring works that you would also be pleased to own and enjoy.
Do I need experience to use your advisory service?
No.
We work with first-time buyers as well as experienced collectors, investors, family offices and businesses.
Our advisors explain the market, terminology and acquisition process clearly, allowing you to make informed decisions regardless of your previous experience.
What is the minimum amount required?
D’Stassi Art advises across a range of budgets.
The appropriate starting level will depend on your goals, the artists you are considering and whether your priority is personal collecting, long-term investment or a combination of both.
Your advisor will discuss suitable opportunities during your initial consultation.
Will I own the artwork directly?
Yes.
You purchase and own each artwork directly. Our advisory service is not an art fund, fractional ownership scheme or collective investment product.
Can you arrange insurance and storage?
Yes.
We can help coordinate specialist art insurance, professional storage, packing, transport and installation through suitable providers.
What are the tax implications of buying or selling art?
Tax treatment depends on your location, ownership structure and personal circumstances.
D’Stassi Art does not provide tax advice. We recommend consulting an appropriately qualified independent tax professional before making decisions that may have tax consequences.
Do you only recommend artists represented by D’Stassi Art?
No.
Our advisory service is not limited to the gallery’s represented artists or current inventory.
Where appropriate, we source works from artists, studios, galleries, private collectors, dealers and auction houses across the wider market.
Can you source a specific artwork or artist?
Yes.
We can conduct a targeted search for a particular artist, artwork, period, series, medium or size.
Our network may also provide access to privately held works that are not being advertised publicly.
Can you advise on artworks I already own?
Yes.
We can review your current collection, discuss its structure and help identify opportunities to retain, sell, insure, reframe, conserve or develop particular holdings.
How long should I hold an artwork?
There is no universal holding period.
Art is generally most appropriate as a medium-term or long-term purchase. The recommended timeframe will depend on the artist, artwork, acquisition price, market and your personal circumstances.
Can you arrange private commissions?
Yes.
Where an artist accepts commissions, we can manage the process from the initial brief and proposal through to production, delivery and installation.
Do you guarantee a financial return?
No.
No gallery or advisor can guarantee that an artwork will rise in value or sell within a particular period.
Past market performance is not a reliable indication of future results.
Can you help me sell an artwork?
Yes.
We can assess the work and advise on possible routes to market, which may include private sale, gallery consignment or auction.
Acceptance for resale will depend on the artist, artwork, condition, provenance, pricing and current demand.
How quickly can art be sold?
Art is not a liquid asset and cannot usually be sold instantly at a fixed market price.
The time required to complete a sale can vary significantly. Securing the right buyer and price may take weeks, months or longer.
Do you provide valuations?
We can provide market guidance and collection reviews based on current information.
Where a formal valuation is needed for insurance, tax, probate, litigation or another legal purpose, an independent qualified valuer may be required.
What are your advisory fees?
Our fees depend on the nature and scope of the service, including whether the engagement involves sourcing, acquisition, collection management, project work or resale.
All relevant fees will be explained clearly before you proceed.
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