Who We Are
Velaras is guided by three founders with complementary perspectives—a collector/investor, a private dealer, and a senior auction house executive—who’ve worked together for more than 20 years. Across 1,000’s of transactions worth billions of dollars, their deep activity in under-the radar artists and movements have earned highly sought after first looks from around the world.
Mark Tobey, Rive Gauche II, 1956; World Dust, 1954 © Mark Tobey/Seattle Art Museum, ARS, New York.
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A private dealer for over 40 years, Michael, as a principal, has executed billions of dollars in art transactions and built an extensive global network of galleries, artists, advisors, and collectors.
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An investment professional and co-founder/CEO of a $25 billion alternative asset manager acquired by BlackRock, Jeff brings decades of art-market experience—applying his investment expertise to uncover inefficiencies and value opportunities.
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A senior Christie’s executive for 25 years—culminating as Executive Deputy Chairman and Head of Post-War & Contemporary Art, Americas—Barrett brings firsthand insights from structuring billions in purchases, sales, guarantees, and financing, alongside long-standing relationships with institutions and collectors worldwide.
To learn more about our expertise, please contact info@velaras.com