Independent expertise for private collectors and their advisors
Lauren works with early-stage and experienced collectors to acquire, sell, curate, and build postwar and contemporary art collections. She brings over two decades of experience, intellectual curiosity, humour, and discretion to the art of collecting.
Years ago, Lauren was asked to develop the acquisition strategy for an eight-figure private contemporary art collection. That project marked a turning point in her career, bringing her academic and curatorial expertise into direct engagement with the art market. It also shaped her distinctive approach to advising: combining art-historical scholarship, curatorial judgment, and market acumen to recognise patterns and opportunities others miss.
Emphasising quality above all else, Lauren developed a three-part approach to assess aesthetic execution, conceptual significance, and art-historical relevance alongside price and market considerations. Collections are built on the strength of individual works and aligned with each client's values and interests. Together, the works tell a story.
Build & Refine a Collection
Collections come together through strategy and curation, rather than relying on what happens to fit over time.
Lauren works with collectors to clarify a collection strategy, a clear North Star based on individual goals and values that informs acquisitions and sales decisions. This often begins with a review of an existing collection to identify its strengths and focus, so the collection can develop around its strongest works and the collector’s vision and priorities.
Acquire & Sell
An ally in your corner aligned with your interests, not someone else’s sales cycles.
Determine which works merit inclusion - and which do not - before considering how to secure them. Sourcing and negotiating favourable prices and terms come only after knowing what is worth pursuing, what to pass on, and when to sell before price becomes the focus.
Clarity in filtering what matters protects the client’s valuable time, capital, and attention.
Why Work with Lauren
Lauren brings PhD-level expertise, curatorial experience, and a trained eye to identify quality and build collections with enduring cultural and market relevance.
Independent advice. No inventory. No pressure to transact. Simply clear judgment aligned with the client’s interests.
Invitation to Enquire
Lauren works with a select number of private collectors and their advisors. Limited engagements ensure the discretion and depth each relationship deserves.
For a confidential, complimentary initial consultation, please get in touch here.