The market for fine art and other one-of-a-kind items is unregulated, complex, and often veiled in manipulation, making it hard to know who’s truly on your side. Many acting in the position of advisor, notably gallery owners and associates or auction houses, earn a commission from the sale itself, which creates an undeniable conflict of interest. At Artrium, we work differently.

We serve as your third-party advocate, charging a transparent hourly rate rather than a percentage of any transaction. Our only incentive is to protect your interests—whether you’re making your first major acquisition or managing a multimillion-dollar portfolio.

How It Works

Every client relationship begins with a personalized onboarding process. This includes a one-on-one interview and a series of carefully designed surveys that help us understand your collection goals, aesthetic preferences, investment horizon, and desired level of involvement.

From there, we create a tailored acquisition plan and begin curating customized selections of available works that match your objectives, whether you’re collecting to support the arts, decorate a home or office, acquire pieces of significant cultural or historical value, acquire investment-level pieces near fair market value, or a combination.

You receive:

• Impartial Advice & Market Intelligence
  Clear, unbiased analysis of artworks under consideration, including fair market value estimates, provenance review, and condition reporting.

• Investment Strategy & Risk Mitigation
  Recommendations based on secondary market strength, historical sale trends, and artist trajectory along with guidance on red flags, overpriced inventory, and inflated dealer claims.

• Turnkey Logistics
  We facilitate every step, from auction registration and bidding, to negotiating shipping, storage, framing, and even coordinating installation in your home or office.

• Seller Vetting
  Not all galleries, dealers, or auction houses are created equal. We only engage with reputable sellers and confirm all due diligence before a single dollar leaves your account.

• Acquisition Planning
  We help you account for all costs, including buyer’s premiums, tax, shipping, storage, and conservation, to develop an optimal purchasing plan. 

Who We Work With

• New and seasoned collectors

• Corporate clients and cultural institutions

• Advisors to high-net-worth individuals

• Designers and architects sourcing significant works

• Anyone navigating the art market at meaningful price points

A Smarter, Safer Way to Collect

We believe collecting should be an enjoyable and fulfilling process, and not one riddled with expensive mistakes. Whether you’re buying to live with, invest in, or pass down, we help you build a collection that’s right for you, from both a passion and performance standpoint.

We’re not here to sell you something. We’re here to help you buy wisely.