Where Your Story Shapes the Collection.
Where Your Story Shapes the Collection.
At The Eye of the Beholder, we offer a highly personalized art advisory service. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning to explore, we are committed to providing the guidance and expertise you need to build, manage, and appreciate your collection at every stage.
Key Benefits
We understand that every client’s vision and preference is unique. Our services are customized to reflect your personal style, values, and aspirations, creating a collection that resonates with who you are.
With decades of experience across art, law, and investment, our team has an extensive network within the art world. This access allows us to connect you with galleries, private dealers, auction houses, and other art world practitioners ensuring a global reach.
Your privacy and trust are paramount. We uphold the highest standards of transparency, confidentiality, and ethical practice in all transactions, building long-term client relationships based on trust and integrity.
From acquisition to display, our end-to-end services ensure that your art journey is accessible, enjoyable and seamless, with expert support at every stage.
Our acquisition services go beyond simple purchases. We help you discover, evaluate, and acquire artworks that align with your tastes, aspirations, and budget. From contemporary pieces by emerging artists to rare and classic works, we leverage industry connections and in-depth market insights to curate the perfect additions to your collection.
A well-maintained collection requires more than just ownership. Our team manages cataloging, appraisals, conservation, and insurance coordination, ensuring your art’s longevity and preserving its value. We also assist with exhibition loans, offering your collection opportunities to gain recognition while enriching the public art landscape.
Art serves not only as a source of inspiration but as a strategic investment. Our advisors guide you through the financial aspects of collecting, helping you make informed choices that align with both your aesthetic and financial goals. We monitor art market trends, advising you on acquisitions with potential for long-term appreciation and portfolio diversification. From art-backed loans to specialized insurance policies, we advise on securing and protecting the value of your holdings
When the time comes to let go, we help reposition works for sale, donation, or institutional placement—aligning with both emotional and financial goals.
We collaborate with legal and tax professionals to integrate your collection into broader wealth and succession planning.
For those looking to commission a unique piece, we facilitate the entire process from concept to installation. Our network of artists spans various disciplines and styles, ensuring that each commissioned work reflects your vision and elevates your space, whether in a private residence, corporate setting, or public location.
Filippo Petteni brings unparalleled art advisory expertise combining his extensive market knowledge with his legal background to support clients at every stage of the collecting process. His approach treats art as both a deeply personal expression and a valuable asset, assisting clients in building collections that resonate with their identities while offering growth potential.
With comprehensive experience in risk management, art law, and market insights, Filippo ensures each transaction is informed, and aligned with the client’s personal and financial goals. His services cover all aspects of end-to-end support that enhances both the legacy and value of your collection.
Filippo continues to consult on all aspects of Art Law and art market related issues for Forsters Solicitors in London and is a founding member of their Art Group. He is a member of various art related organizations and through his work with Authentication in Art was part of the working group that led to the creation of The Court of Arbitration for Art in the Netherlands.
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