Art Advisory in Geneva
Art & Collectibles in Geneva
Geneva is the other half of Swiss private banking, and the diplomatic capital of Europe. Its economy runs on private banking, commodities, watchmaking and international institutions, and the members we look after here are typically principals with banking relationships and often a residence nearby.
A work is bought on its merits, with its history checked before money moves. We source through galleries, auction houses and private collections, commission independent condition and provenance checks, and arrange shipping, insurance and storage.
The major auction calendars run through here, and private sales often happen around them. Practically, an international airport with one of Europe's busiest business aviation terminals, and the watch and commodity trades both run through here.
Held locally
How this works in Geneva.
- Requests from Geneva reach a named relationship manager rather than a queue, and the same person stays with the request until it is closed.
- We take no dealer margin, and provenance is verified independently before purchase.
- Where something cannot be arranged in Geneva on the terms you have asked for, you are told that plainly and early rather than late.
Questions, answered once
Art & Collectibles in Geneva, without the theatre.
Which galleries and auction houses in Geneva do you work with?
That depends on what is genuinely open at the time, and it moves. Your relationship manager in Geneva will tell you what is actually available rather than what sounds best.
Can provenance be verified independently before I buy?
We source through galleries, auction houses and private collections, commission independent condition and provenance checks, and arrange shipping, insurance and storage. We take no dealer margin, and provenance is verified independently before purchase.
What duties apply when bringing art into Switzerland?
The position differs by jurisdiction and changes. We confirm what applies in Switzerland with qualified local advisers before anything proceeds, and set it out for you in writing.
How long does a private sale take to complete?
It depends on the request and the season. Your relationship manager gives you a realistic timeframe when you ask, and says early if it is not achievable rather than late.
Is a purchase through you kept confidential?
Discretion is the default. Nothing about the arrangement is shared beyond the people carrying it out, and nothing is disclosed to a counterparty without your instruction.
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A private conversation
Geneva, looked after.
A line, a call or a message is enough. Your concierge will ask what is necessary and take the rest from there.
Speak to BeckonService costs are billed separately at actuals. No commissions, no markups.