The most important works change hands privately
Access exceptional works sourced privately through our network of collectors, advisors, galleries and institutions. No bidding wars. No public competition. Just thoughtful acquisitions supported from first conversation through delivery.
Every purchase includes 6 months of Club membership.
One acquisition. A lifetime of ownership.
Buying the artwork is only the beginning.
Every acquisition completed through Artscapy becomes part of ONE Portfolio, giving you an ongoing understanding of your collection—not just a successful transaction.
Track performance, manage documentation, unlock financing, arrange insurance and make better collecting decisions over time.
Because great collecting isn't about buying more art. It's about owning it better.
Automatically tracked
Every artwork is added to ONE Portfolio with provenance, documentation and ongoing market monitoring.
Ready for what's next
Value it. Finance it. Insure it. Eventually sell it. Everything begins from the same account.
Your collection gets smarter
Every acquisition strengthens the intelligence behind your collection, helping you make better decisions as it grows.
Why buy privately
Private sales provide access to works that rarely reach the public market, allowing collectors to acquire with greater discretion, flexibility and confidence.
Discretion, not public theatre
No paddles, no catalogue exposure, no market verdict passed in front of the entire trade. You explore and acquire quietly, on your own terms.
Time to acquire correctly
Review provenance, request condition reports, involve advisors and conservators. Private sales let the due diligence happen before the transaction, not after.
Access to private collections
Source directly from private collectors and estates, not stale or burned inventory that has been shopped around every gallery and auction house.
Price discipline, real data
Anchored to actual transaction data rather than the emotional mechanics of the room, so you buy at the level the market truly clears.
Auction is public theatre. Private sale is strategic architecture.
The finest acquisitions are rarely made under the spotlight. Private sales prioritise relationships, thoughtful negotiation and long-term collecting over public competition.
The public room
- Decisions compressed into seconds under pressure
- Prices pushed by the emotional mechanics of bidding
- A public result that becomes part of the market narrative
- A bought-in work publicly marked as having failed
Buying privately with us
- Space to review title, provenance and condition first
- Firm, negotiable or exploratory pricing on your terms
- Confidential — no catalogue exposure unless you want it
- No public failure, no fixed sale date, no forced verdict
Currently available
A rotating selection of works sourced directly from private collections. Enquire to receive full condition reports and pricing.
| Artist | Category | Medium | Description | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonor Fini | Painting | £5,000 | |||
| Tracey Emin | £2,000 | ||||
| Issy Wood | Painting | Painted Trellis Offcut | Provenance: Gift from the artist to the current owner | £15,000 | |
| Jean Cocteau | Drawing, Collage or other Work on Paper | £1,000 | |||
| Tracey Emin | Neon | Provenance: White Cube, NY Private Collection, US | £80,000 | ||
| El Anatsui | Hand-sculpted and formed UV cured acrylic resin inkjet on aluminium | Provenance: Artist's Studio Private Collection, NY | £78,000 |
Leonor Fini
Painting
£5,000
Tracey Emin
£2,000
Issy Wood
Painting
£15,000
Painted Trellis Offcut
Provenance: Gift from the artist to the current owner
Jean Cocteau
Drawing, Collage or other Work on Paper
£1,000
Tracey Emin
£80,000
Neon
Provenance: White Cube, NY Private Collection, US
El Anatsui
£78,000
Hand-sculpted and formed UV cured acrylic resin inkjet on aluminium
Provenance: Artist's Studio Private Collection, NY
We guarantee every transaction, end to end
Artscapy runs the whole process from pin to pin, escrowing your funds and checking condition and authenticity so buying art is genuinely stress-free.
Funds held in escrow
Your payment is secured in escrow and only released once everything checks out.
Authenticity verified
We confirm provenance and authenticity before any work changes hands.
Condition checked
Every piece is condition-reported and inspected so there are no surprises.
Every acquisition, managed end to end.
From sourcing and due diligence to negotiation, logistics and delivery, our specialists manage every stage with complete discretion and care.
Discover
Browse fresh works from private collections, priced at real market levels.
Reserve
Place your offer with confidence. Your funds sit safely in escrow.
Verify
We check authenticity, provenance and condition on your behalf.
Deliver
White-glove logistics bring the work to your door, pin to pin.
6 months of Club membership, on us
Become part of the Artscapy collector community and gain priority access to private opportunities, events and conversations that rarely happen in public.
- Exclusive market analysis and artist deep dives
- AI-powered valuations for your collection
- Priority access to private sales and drops
Buy art the way great collections are built.
Join thousands of collectors using Artscapy to access exceptional works through trusted private sales—and continue managing every acquisition through ONE Portfolio.