Curated Connoisseurship

Recognizing Quality 

Connoisseurship appreciates distinction and commits irrespective of prevailing sentiment. 

We have acquired more than 900 works by overlooked, underappreciated or out-of-favor artists and movements.   

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Relying on Experience

Confidence comes from experience and context – not incomplete data, trends, or biased advice.

91% of our acquisitions were made at substantial discounts or premiums relative to prevailing public market data.

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Sourcing Independently

Discernment requires both the absence of conflicts of interests and an extensive global network

We have acquired artworks from approximately 200 distinct sources worldwide.

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Evaluating Constantly

Curatorial rigor demands deep research, firsthand inspections, and ongoing probing conversations.

Each year we view tens of thousands of works in person around the world- across galleries, art fairs, and auction houses- to uncover works that meet our standards. 

Three men are crouched on a concrete floor, intently examining a painting. Various large, colorful abstract artworks lean against the wall around them.

IMAGE 1: Friedel Dzubas, Self Portrait, 1961; Betryal, 1960; Monk, 1960, © 2025 Estate of Friedel Dzubas/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. IMAGE 2: Howardena Pindell, Monet Waterlillies #3, © Howardena Pindell. IMAGE 4: Friedel Dzubas, Untitled, 1984-85; Strange Encounter, 1985; Enclosed Magician, 1948 © 2025 Estate of Friedel DzubasARS, New York.