Private sourcing

ANTIQON offers a Private Sourcing service for the acquisition of works of art, antiques, and collectible objects through its international network of professional contacts, partners, and specialised sources.

Clients gain access both to works available through private off-market opportunities and to those available through the professional art market, international galleries, dealers, auctions, and ANTIQON partner networks.

HOW IT WORKS

Private Sourcing is conducted through a personalised relationship with an ANTIQON curator.

The process may include:

defining the client’s collecting objectives and acquisition criteria;

consultation with an ANTIQON curator;

determining the category, budget, and search parameters;

sourcing works of art, antiques, and collectible objects through professional market channels;

preliminary selection and presentation of suitable opportunities;

support throughout negotiations and the acquisition process.

Each request is considered individually and is not limited to the publicly available ANTIQON catalogue.

SOURCES

To identify and source suitable works, ANTIQON may utilise:

private collections;

confidential dealer offerings;

international galleries and partner networks;

estate and inheritance collections;

auction sales;

private treaty transactions;

the international professional art and antiques market.

This approach enables ANTIQON to identify both off-market opportunities and exceptional works available through established professional market channels and international partner networks.

CATEGORIES

Private Sourcing is available across a wide range of categories, including:

paintings and works on paper;

sculpture;

jewellery and silver;

decorative arts;

porcelain, glass, and interior objects;

watches and luxury objects;

collectible objects and rarities.

Specialised searches may also be conducted in accordance with individual client requirements.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All enquiries and transactions conducted within the Private Sourcing service are treated as confidential.

ANTIQON:

does not disclose client information to third parties without the client’s consent;

does not publish the terms of private transactions;

may provide enhanced confidentiality arrangements where appropriate;

complies with GDPR requirements and internal data protection standards.

CURATORIAL SUPPORT

ANTIQON provides support throughout the entire acquisition process, including:

preliminary analysis and expert review of property;

assessment of condition and available provenance information;

support during negotiations;

coordination of payment, logistics, and documentation;

organisation of conservation, restoration, or additional expert opinions where required;

recommendations regarding the long-term management of the property and collection.

Clients benefit not only from access to exceptional objects but also from professional curatorial guidance throughout the search, acquisition, and ongoing stewardship of their collections.