6 Art Brokerage Business Success Stories [2023]
An art brokerage business advises and assists art buyers in all aspects of selling and purchasing art objects. The art brokers negotiate prices and bids on their client’s behalf. Art brokers offer their services to art dealers, private collectors, gallery owners, individuals, or companies seeking to diversify their portfolios.
To start an art brokerage business, familiarize yourself with the art market, its dynamics, and regulations.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a art brokerage business:
1. Station 16 Editions / S16 ($4.2M/year)
Adam Vieira (from Montreal, Quebec, Canada) started Station 16 Editions / S16 almost 10 years ago.
Hi, my name is Adam Vieira, and I’m the creative director for Station 16 Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Montreal heavily influenced by graffiti and street art.
We showcase original art, sculptures, and works on paper, which changes every month, sometimes every week. We also launch a new limited edition silkscreen print every month with international artists.
2. MyArtBroker
Buy & sell contemporary prints & editions on the MyArtBroker platform. Sell for free to over 10,000 collectors worldwide. Get a valuation today.
- Website traffic: 130K/month
- Business rank: #622K
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Learn more about starting an art brokerage business:
Where to start?
-> How much does it cost to start an art brokerage business?
-> Pros and cons of an art brokerage business
Need inspiration?
-> Examples of established art brokerage business
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4. Ticket Flipping
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- Business rank: #2.39M
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5. Art Blumenthal
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- Business rank: #2.41M
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