Curated Connoisseurship
Curating without well-founded judgment is simply selecting. Judgment is guided by the knowledge and context amassed through decades of engagement in the art market and thousands of transactions worldwide. Curated Connoisseurship defines Velaras’ evolved strategy for identifying, considering, and acquiring Post-War art through recognizing quality, relying on experience, sourcing independently, and evaluating constantly. This rigor, combined with committing our own capital to every work we offer, is what earns a buyer’s trust and instills confidence in the decision to proceed.
Recognizing Quality
True connoisseurship embraces quality and distinction and commits irrespective of prevailing sentiment.
We have acquired more than 900 works by overlooked, underappreciated, or out-of-favor artists and movements.
Relying on Experience
Decisions are derived from perspective and discernment—not today’s trends, incomplete data, or conflicted advice.
Connoisseurship is developed through decades of immersion in the art market, continuous study, and ongoing discovery.
Sourcing Independently
Connoisseurship requires objectivity and the flexibility to pursue opportunities through both traditional and non-traditional channels.
We have acquired artworks from approximately 200 distinct sources worldwide.
Evaluating Constantly
Research, actual viewing, and consistent inquiry are essential elements of proper curation.
Each year, we view tens of thousands of works in person across galleries, art fairs, and auction houses worldwide to identify works that meet our standards.
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.