Lisa Jacobs is a private curator and art consultant dealing in the best of modern, post-war and contemporary art who provides professional art advice with buying, selling and collecting art. As the curator of a museum quality art collection, Lisa brings academic knowledge, market savvy and wide ranging expertise to advise any serious buyer, seller or collector, even those entering the art market for the first time. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a work of art, Lisa handles private sales with absolute discretion, art historical connoisseurship and in the strictest confidence. Lisa is recognized for helping collectors navigate the art world smartly, swiftly and elegantly.

Lisa Jacobs Fine Art is founded on a passion for art and a commitment to providing the best service at every step of the buying or selling process. With over two decades of experience in the art world, Lisa offers collectors, both established and new, a combination of solid expertise, top-notch curatorial advice, impartial market advice and unparalleled access to the best works of art.

Living with art is exciting. I believe art adds a dimension to one’s life beyond the material world we live in. Collecting in today’s fast paced digital world can be overwhelming and challenging. Even for those with art knowledge, aspects of the art market can be opaque and difficult to penetrate. Lisa seeks to minimize this, aiming to make appreciation and acquiring great art as fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding a process as possible.

I believe that you should always buy works of art that you love. Making an informed decision as to whether or not to buy that work of art and knowing the right price to pay requires connoisseurship, careful analysis, and due diligence. Lisa is proud to bring her eye for quality, her expertise and careful analysis in order to guide clients to the best works of art on the market whether they are in a gallery, at auction, from a private collection or an artist’s studio.

"Buy with your eyes not with your ears"

Hannelore B. Schulhof

Buying
If you have been dreaming of owning a particular work of art, be it a Modigliani, Rothko, Basquiat, or Cindy Sherman, Lisa's access to the best works on the market sets her apart.

From the moment you contact Lisa, she will work closely with you until your request has been satisfied. Lisa will guide you through every step of the buying process from initial inquiry to acquisition.

Lisa also provides objective advice and assistance with buying works of art at auction. Please contact us for further information.

Selling
Should you be interested in selling a work of art privately, Lisa will identify a prospective buyer, negotiate the sale taking into account the artist’s current market as well as finalize the transaction on your behalf discreetly and confidentially.

Lisa’s many connections in the art world gives her the ability to match a seller’s artwork with a buyer’s desire to own that artwork. You can be assured of getting the best result with her ability to identify the most appropriate buyer for your work of art, quickly, quietly, confidentially and with ultra discretion.

Authenticity

prov·e·nance  
\ˈpräv-nən(t)s, ˈprä-və-ˌnän(t)s\
Definition of PROVENANCE
the history of ownership of a valued object or work of art or literature
Examples of PROVENANCE
• Has anyone traced the provenances of these paintings?
• The artifact is of unknown provenance.

When you are considering buying or selling a high value, important work of art, having the complete provenance is essential.

Evaluating art requires experience and knowledge of both art history and the art market. With over twenty years of experience in the art world and in depth knowledge of both art history and the art market, Lisa is an expert in provenance research.

Provenance research is essential to establishing authenticity, valuation and ownership for a work of art. Lisa believes it is a factor of central importance because it adds value to a work of art. For example, a flawless provenance will have a profoundly positive impact on the artwork’s value. While the absence of a provenance can raise questions about the legal title, proof of ownership as well as the authenticity of a work of art.

Lisa can be trusted to thoroughly investigate the complete history of ownership of an artwork. She provides scholarly and thorough provenance research in an efficient and timely manner. If you are in need of establishing authenticity, valuation and the history of ownership for a work of art, please contact Lisa to find out more about these special services.

Gallerist NY, April 6th, 2012
Some Works From Schulhof Collection Will Go to Guggenheim Venice, Israel Museum
By Andrew Russeth

The Art Newspaper, Issue 234, April 2012
Two museums promised a third of one of the great collections of modern American art
By Christian Viveros-Fauné

The Daily Grist, April 5th, 2012
Schulhof Collection Divided Between Guggenheim and Israel Museum

Artnet, September 8, 1998
Julien Levy, Art Dealer
By Lewis Kachur

The New York TImes, September 4, 1998
ART REVIEW; A Quirky Dealer With a Sharp Eye for Masters of the Offbeat
By John Russell

AXA Gallery
Julien Levy: Portrait of an Art Gallery
AXA Gallery-Press Release

The MIT Press
Julien Levy Portrait of an Art Gallery

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Lisa Jacobs Fine Art
215 West Seventy-fifth Street, 7E
New York, NY 10023

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