Cadell & Co

CADELL IS UNIQUE in being the first art advisory firm to fall under FCA regulation. It was conceived to deliver professional grade advice with no conflicts of interest. It’s mission is simply to help lawyers, trustees and their clients navigate the market when they buy or sell art.

One of the most difficult challenges is to get unbiased, trustworthy advice. In the art market everyone presents themselves as offering independent advice. Yet introductory commissions and broking private sales are the industry norm, meaning the individuals engaged in these practices will always have a financial interest in the outcome of the advice they give. Hardly a surprise in an unregulated market where huge returns are possible.

Cadell focuses solely on the interests of its client, and has developed a structured and transparent process, designed to expand the number of options and reveal the best one. This allows the firm to provide its clients with new and enhanced ways of managing the risks that are inherent in the art market, whilst maximising their returns.

Cadell is led by joint founders; Willem de Gier and Richard Bagnall-Smith. Both former Global Management Executive Board members of Christie’s. The team they have assembled offers unmatched expertise across all disciplines and sectors.

For each art market sector Cadell has a world-class specialist, most of whom are former Department Heads at Christie’s or Sotheby’s.

Cadell covers 27 different markets including: Impressionist & Modern, Post-War and Contemporary, Old Masters, German Expressionism, Modern British, Latin American art and Jewellery.

The project management and research team are headed by a former senior administrator from Sotheby’s, with over 20 years’ experience. Commercial, negotiation and marketing expertise is delivered by Willem and Richard.

FOCUS

Managing the sale of art collections; Delivering prepurchase due diligence on art purchases; Art wealth planning advice to Private Client Professionals and Families

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