Buy Art
Working with Lindqvist Contemporary provides access to the best modern and contemporary art from the primary and the secondary art markets. We continuously engage with a global network of art galleries, art dealers, art advisors, private collectors, private sales departments of leading auction houses etc. to find artworks that best match our clients’ criteria but also to identify opportunities that we present to our clients.
We support collectors who wish to buy mainly paintings and sculptures from the early days of Modern Art to Ultra Contemporary Art, with a focus on quality, relevance and discretion.
Our role is
to support
you.
Guidance is offered, while the final decision
remains entirely yours.
Why work with an art advisor when buying art
There are approximately 20 thousand contemporary art galleries in the world today, roughly 4 thousand of which have participated at at least one major international art fair at the highest tier of art fairs. The cost and effort associated with visiting the top dozen art fairs in the world annually would be more than significant. It is a daunting task for an individual collector to monitor all art galleries, art fairs or exhibitionss no matter where you draw the line. A developed art advisor has tools, methods and can apply intelligent filters to boil down the numbers of galleries, exhibitions or artworks to something manageable for its clients.
Once you have found something you like the next challenge is Access. Working with an advisor brings clarity and access to a market that can be complex to navigate and engage in. At Lindqvist Contemporary, our art market monitoring, market insight and due diligence form the foundation of how we help clients buy art with confidence.
Clients choose Lindqvist Contemporary for:
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Learning about the art market while building and maintaining an art collection at a high international level
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Access to art works which would be near-impossible to achieve for an individual collector due to lack of monitoring, hard to develop relationships with galleries internationally, lack of strong enough buying history etc.
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Rigorous due diligence including provenance, condition, documentation and pricing analysis
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Strategic insight grounded in gallery relationships and institutional awareness
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Confidential and structured acquisition support from sourcing to installation.
Our
due diligence process
Provenance & documentation
We review ownership history, authenticity, condition and exhibition records where relevant to confirm accuracy and context for each artwork.
Market insight
We evaluate the artist’s market position, gallery representation and institutional presence. These factors are essential when assessing an artist or a specific artwork. We aim to making our clients well-informed when deciding to buy an artwork.
Building a collection with intention
Buying art is a gradual process of shaping a collection that feels personal and considered.
We aim to help you:
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Identify periods, styles and regions aligned with your aesthetic preferences
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Understand how each artwork contributes to your collection
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Balance personal taste with an informed view of the market
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Acquire artworks that resonate over time.
Access beyond the public market
Many of the most desirable contemporary artworks never appear online or at auction. You may see them on art fairs with red dots (indicating they have been pre-sold), obviously too late for you to show an interest to buy the artwork. Our access is built on relationships and daily contact with galleries, advisors and collectors worldwide. This allows us to present off-market artworks that most buyers never have the opportunity to see.
For collectors seeking to acquire significant Modern, Post-War or Contemporary artworks, access often makes a defining difference.
Comprehensive Acquisition Support
From research to installation, we coordinate all aspects of acquisition:
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Art market monitoring, filtering and analysis
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Artwork sourcing
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Provenance and authentication review
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Negotiation and acquisition
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Shipping, customs and insurance
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Installation and ongoing care
This comprehensive service distinguishes Lindqvist Contemporary from traditional galleries, who are limited to their program of artists and often leave everything practical (logistics, insurance etc.) to the buyer. Our clients receive structured, professional support throughout the process.
