Curating inspiring art collections with your own art adviser
Your home has been designed with meticulous attention to detail, using only the finest craftsmanship and high-quality materials. Elevate your home with elegant investible artworks selected from artists living and working in the UK and beyond.
As your art curator, we select art on your behalf.
The art world can seem inaccessible and complex. It can be a challenge knowing where to start, and how to find artworks you would like to acquire.
We can help you by:
Personalised art recommendations for your space.
Understanding your taste and requirements.
Selecting a shortlist of investible artworks to present to you.
Informing you about trends in the artworld.
Over twenty years' experience of working in the international art world.
Whether you are a new collector or an established art connoisseur, we will guide you to build your contemporary art collection with advice and support from our team of experts.
UNIQUE SERVICE
We are a discreet & professional art advisory, providing tailored advice to our clients based on their taste, preferences, and budget.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
With over 20 years of experience working in the art industry, our expertise and hands-on approach ensures that you get the best possible service.
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Our unique perspective of the market adds value to each transaction, helping you to invest wisely and avoiding pitfalls.
FINE ART EXPERTS
Our experienced specialists in modern and contemporary art provide investment advice, collection appraisals, and expert guidance for selecting art.
Introducing
McCaslin art advisory
We are a small boutique art advisory firm, catering to the needs of new buyers, advising collectors and assisting investors who wish to enter the market. McCaslin art advisory offers a concierge-like service that helps clients acquire and invest in contemporary fine art. We act on behalf of our client.
Ready to get started with your art collection?
McCaslin Art Advisory is a leading art advisory that also offers valuations and a marketing consultancy for artists.
Exhibitions
Buying & Selling Art, Information about the market all in one place
Whether you are a new collector or an established art connoisseur, we will guide you to build your contemporary art collection with advice and support from our team of experts.
Understanding You & Your Objectives:
We believe that understanding your objectives is key to delivering personalised recommendations. That's why our team takes the time to meet with you to discuss your vision, preferences, and goals. By understanding your tastes, space, and budget, we can tailor our recommendations to align with your needs.
Presentation of Initial Artists:
After our initial meeting, we present you with a brief that outlines our understanding of your objectives, preferences, and constraints. We also provide you with a selection of initial suggested artists who align with your preferences and add value to your collection. Our recommendations are based on our research and expertise in the art world.
Refinement and Artist Meetings:
We work with you to refine our proposal until you're completely satisfied. Your feedback is essential to ensure that our recommendations meet your needs. Depending on your preferences, we can also arrange meetings with the suggested artists.
Delivery and Installation:
Our art advisory takes care of every aspect of the delivery and installation process. We work with trusted partners who have experience in handling valuable and fragile artwork.
Photo courtesy of Emmanuel de Bayser @emmanueldebayser on Instagram
Photo courtesy of Emmanuel de Bayser @emmanueldebayser on Instagram
Claire McCaslin-Brown
Claire is an art consultant, curator, writer, and marketing entrepreneur working with international contemporary artists, galleries and collectors from across the globe as well as closer to home. Established in 2016, Claire started her art consultancy in London with the aim of assisting art collectors, investors and those new to buying art acquire the art they love.
She helps individuals create a concept for their art collection in the home, recommends emerging and established artists, curates the collection and can give advice on the interior setting. Through her network, she can source privately high value artworks on the secondary market.
Claire previously held leadership roles with Sotheby's Institute of Art, London where she was marketing director for eight years. She has worked with management consulting firms in communications roles at McKinsey & Company in Germany, EY and Accenture in London, and Countrywide Communications in Brussels. Claire has an MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art and a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages (French & German language & literature).
Art Consultancy
Trust our experienced art consultants to guide you through the art selection and acquisition process. From understanding your preferences to handling the logistics, we provide a seamless and personalized experience tailored to your unique needs.
Get in touch
Contact McCaslin Art Advisory to discuss your art needs. We'll take the time to understand your preferences, budget, and space to provide tailored recommendations that meet your needs.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule a consultation with your art advisor to discuss your goals for collecting art. Our team has a wealth of expertise in the art world, and we'll use this knowledge to provide you with personalized recommendations.
Review the artwork
Your art advisor will provide you with a selection of artworks that meet your personal criteria. We'll provide you with detailed information about each artwork, including its history, style, and artist, to help you make an informed decision.
Delivery and installation
We take care of every aspect of the delivery and installation process, ensuring that your artwork is delivered safely and installed to the highest standards. Our team has the expertise to handle everything from single installations to large-scale projects, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.
Client Testimonials
Irma Isara
Artist
Aline Siobhan Davies
Founder of Sincerely Aline
Renée Pfister
Director at Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy
John Crampton
Art Advisor
FAQs
Simply visit our Contact page and fill out the form to request a consultation. Our team will be in touch to discuss your art advisory needs and develop a customised plan to help you achieve your goals.
We offer a range of art advisory services, including art consultancy and advisory, curatorial and collection management, investment as an alternative asset, marketing (for artists), and conversations and talks (educational consultancy). Learn more about our services on our Services page or drop us a message or arrange a consultation, and we can talk it through with you.
Our fees are tailored to each client's individual needs and vary based on the scope of work required. We provide transparent and competitive pricing, and work with clients to ensure that our services fit within their budget.
Absolutely! We work with clients to develop a highly personalised art buying plan that fits your budget and preferences. Our team has extensive knowledge of the art market and can help you find high-quality works of art at a range of price points, and usually investment quality.
McCaslin Art Advisory does not have a physical art gallery. We offer personalised art advisory services and can schedule private viewings of artworks in galleries and at art fairs. Very often, we provide high quality images of artworks, and a decision is based on the image. We keep a large database of artworks that have all been vetted and in most cases viewed by us.
We work closely with our clients to understand their preferences, taste, and budget. Based on this, we curate a selection of artworks from established and emerging artists that align with your vision.
Yes, we work with experienced framers and installers to ensure that artworks are presented in the best possible way. We can also advise on lighting and other display considerations.
We work in a very consultative way, and discuss everything at every stage of the process. It is very unlikely that you will not be satisfied with an artwork. Should that happen, we will do our very best to replace the artwork with another work of art.