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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
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Expert Valuation
Specialist market research and curatorial knowledge inform a considered valuation.
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Curated Exposure
Your work is presented to our international network of serious collectors and institutions.
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Private & discreet
Confidential handling and discreet marketing tailored to your needs.
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Global Reach
Access to collectors worldwide through our London gallery and international partners.
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Tailored Strategy
We recommend the most appropriate route to market, whether private sale or auction, based on your objectives.
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Proven Results
Experience placing significant works with private collectors and institutions.
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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02
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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05
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.
Route
Private sale
A confidential placement, timed to the work and the buyer.
Route
Auction
An open-market sale, with a public result and a fixed timetable.
Discreet and confidential
Discretion
Competitive bidding environment
Flexible timing
Timing
Broad market exposure
Direct access to our collector network
Audience
Publicly recorded result
Controlled pricing and placement
Pricing
Clear sale timetable
Well suited to high-value or sensitive works
Best suited
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.