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Sell art
Sell with Clarity.
Place with Confidence.Expert valuation. Discreet presentation. Access to the right audience.
Sell art
A Considered Approach to Selling Art
Whether you are selling a single artwork or an established collection, we provide clear valuations, discreet advice and access to the right market.
Why Sell with Optima
Why sell
How it works
The process
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01
Get in Touch
Share details and images of the artwork you are considering selling.
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Expert Review
Our specialists review the artwork, provenance, condition and current market demand before providing an initial valuation.
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Strategy
We recommend the most appropriate route to market and agree a clear sales strategy with you.
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Presentation
Your artwork is professionally presented and introduced to a relevant network of qualified buyers.
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Sale
We manage negotiations, documentation and completion on your behalf.
Private Sale or Auction?
We help you choose the route that best reflects the artwork, market conditions and your objectives.
Private sale
- Discreet and confidential
- Flexible timing
- Direct access to our collector network
- Controlled pricing and placement
- Well suited to high-value or sensitive works
Auction
- Competitive bidding environment
- Broad market exposure
- Publicly recorded result
- Clear sale timetable
- Well suited to works with strong auction demand
Insights
Why Collectors Sell Privately
A short film about discretion, strategy and choosing the right route to market.
Artists we specialise in
We're Here to Help.
Inherited a collection?
We provide sensitive, expert guidance to help you understand the value and condition of your collection and the most appropriate options for selling.
Free, confidential valuation
Thinking About Selling an Artwork?
Share a few details with our specialists for an honest, no-obligation valuation and a clear recommendation on the right route to market.