CLARISSA POST
FINE ART
A global art advisory specializing in paintings and sculpture
About
A 20-year Sotheby’s art professional with senior roles in the Impressionist & Modern Art, Post War and Contemporary Art and Old Master Paintings departments, in addition to curatorial experience at the National Gallery and Phillips Collection, Clarissa Post brings a wealth of experience on the art trade to collectors looking to elevate their decision-making.
Founded in 2019, Clarissa Post Art Advisory offers independent, comprehensive and research-based services to individuals and organizations interested in building collections of value and originality. Her primary focus is on the private sale of Modern, Contemporary, Impressionist and Old Master paintings and sculpture. With deep relationships with collectors and institutions worldwide, Clarissa can bring together buyers and sellers of major works of art with discretion and finesse.
Founded in 2019, Clarissa Post Art Advisory offers independent, comprehensive and research-based services to individuals and organizations interested in building collections of value and originality. Her primary focus is on the private sale of Modern, Contemporary, Impressionist and Old Master paintings and sculpture. With deep relationships with collectors and institutions worldwide, Clarissa can bring together buyers and sellers of major works of art with discretion and finesse.
Born in Europe and raised by two voracious collectors – from Bloomsbury painters to Renaissance painters to contemporary ceramics and photography - Clarissa took her first steps in the rotunda of the National Gallery and her destiny was sealed. Dedicating her life to learning about art has been a great adventure and one she looks forward to continuing. Currently, Clarissa lives in NYC with her husband, two children, two dogs, and a growing art collection.
Services
Acquisitions
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Representation and guidance at auctions and art fairs to ensure strategic transacting and client confidentiality
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Developing and editing an existing collection
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Negotiating acquisitions on your behalf
- Researching attribution, authenticity, provenance, and condition
Collection Management
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Managing all aspects of acquisitions, from shipping and installation to insurance and conservation
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Overseeing museum loans
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Revaluation of works in your collection
- Curating of private exhibitions
Deaccessioning
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Devising complete solutions for dispersing individual works
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Optimizing relationships with a worldwide network of collectors to connect buyers with sellers, maximize value, and expedite the process
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Selecting the best method of sale: privately or through auction
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Determining the most beneficial auction house marketing proposal and sale estimates
Expertise
Scholarship
Leveraging my curatorial and art research background, I provide clients with deep insights into historical context and artistic oeuvre to guide intelligent decision making. While my primary focus is on European and American Contemporary, 19th Century, Impressionist, and Modern works, I also advise on Contemporary art from Asia and Old Master paintings.
Leveraging my curatorial and art research background, I provide clients with deep insights into historical context and artistic oeuvre to guide intelligent decision making. While my primary focus is on European and American Contemporary, 19th Century, Impressionist, and Modern works, I also advise on Contemporary art from Asia and Old Master paintings.
Market Insight
I regularly observe global auction results, art fair activity, and private sales to determine broad art-market trends and focused analyses of different art sectors and artists. Clients are motivated to purchase art for a variety of reasons. My goal is to take care to consider the investment value of every purchase, large and small, and to maximize value in the acquisition or dispersal of artworks.
I regularly observe global auction results, art fair activity, and private sales to determine broad art-market trends and focused analyses of different art sectors and artists. Clients are motivated to purchase art for a variety of reasons. My goal is to take care to consider the investment value of every purchase, large and small, and to maximize value in the acquisition or dispersal of artworks.
Extensive Network
Long term relationships with collectors, museums, and dealers have been key to my career success in international sourcing and acquisitions. Significant experience at a major auction house has armed me with behind-the-scenes knowledge of the elaborate auction process. Whether you are buying or selling, I can facilitate this often daunting process.
Long term relationships with collectors, museums, and dealers have been key to my career success in international sourcing and acquisitions. Significant experience at a major auction house has armed me with behind-the-scenes knowledge of the elaborate auction process. Whether you are buying or selling, I can facilitate this often daunting process.
Contact
clarissa@clarissapost.com
+1 (917) 609 0234
+1 (917) 609 0234