Acquisition & Sourcing
- Medium
- Research, access, negotiation
Finding the right work at the right price through galleries, private collections and the secondary market, including works that never appear for public sale.
Independent art advisory · London & Tel Aviv
Collecting art with clarity and conviction.
We help private collectors, families and businesses buy, sell and care for post-war and contemporary art. Every decision is backed by research, market knowledge and an eye trained on the work itself.
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Our view
The art market rewards knowledge, access and patience. We bring all three to every acquisition, so each work you own is one you understand, love and can stand behind.
Buying art well is about far more than price. It means knowing an artist's market, the condition and history of a particular work, and whether it belongs in your collection at all. We do that work for you, quietly and thoroughly.
We work only for our clients, never for the seller. From a single important purchase to a collection built over many years, you receive candid advice, careful negotiation and complete discretion.
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Specialisms
Post-war and contemporary art.
We advise across the post-war and contemporary field, from established names to artists at the start of their careers. Two areas are especially close to our heart.
Feminist conceptual art
Work that questions how women are seen, heard and represented, from the pioneers of the 1970s to the artists carrying those ideas forward today.
Photography
Vintage and contemporary prints, with close attention to edition, printing, condition and the photographer's own hand.
Services
Advice for every stage of collecting, from the first purchase to the long-term care of a mature collection.
Auction Advisory
- Medium
- Condition, provenance, bidding
Pre-sale research, condition reports and estimates in context, followed by discreet bidding on your behalf in the room, by telephone or online.
Collection Strategy
- Medium
- Focus, budget, long-term plan
Defining what you collect and why, setting a budget, and shaping a collection with coherence, character and lasting value.
Selling & Consignment
- Medium
- Timing, venue, terms
Advice on when, where and how to sell, from choosing between auction and private sale to negotiating the terms of consignment.
Corporate & Interiors
- Medium
- Curation, commission, display
Art for offices, hotels and private residences, developed alongside architects and interior designers to suit the space and the people in it.
Collection Care
- Medium
- Records, logistics, conservation
Cataloguing and provenance records, shipping, framing and installation, plus coordination with insurers, valuers and conservators.
Who we advise
Each client relationship is personal. We take on a limited number of clients so each receives our full attention.
Private collectors
Building depth in an existing collection, or pursuing a specific artist, period or work.
New collectors
A trusted guide for a first significant purchase, with clear explanations at every step.
Families & family offices
Stewardship of collections held across generations, including documentation, planning and sales.
Businesses & hospitality
Art programmes that express a company's identity and reward the people who work and stay there.
Architects & designers
A partner who sources and places original work that suits the scheme and the client's budget.
How we work
A clear process from first conversation to the work on your wall.
- 1
Conversation
We meet in person or by video to understand your taste, your space and what you hope to achieve.
- 2
Brief
We agree a written brief covering focus, budget, timing and our terms of engagement.
- 3
Search & diligence
We present a shortlist with our view on each work's quality, condition, provenance and price.
- 4
Acquisition
We negotiate, bid or arrange the purchase, then manage payment, title and paperwork.
- 5
Aftercare
We handle shipping, framing and installation, and keep your collection records up to date.
London · Tel Aviv
About
Advice from a collector, for collectors.
EzArt Advisory was founded by Michael Ezra to give collectors advice that is personal, independent and entirely on their side.
Michael has been part of the art world since 2011, first as a collector, then as a patron and now as an advisor. He knows from experience what it means to build a collection and live with it, and he brings that perspective to every recommendation.
Based in London and Tel Aviv and travelling widely, Michael works across the art markets of Europe, the Americas and Asia. His network spans galleries, auction specialists, artists' studios, conservators, framers and fine-art shippers.
Every client works directly with Michael from the first conversation to the final installation. Nothing is handed off, and every recommendation comes with the reasoning behind it.
Independent
We act for you alone and recommend only what we believe in.
Discreet
Your identity, budget and collection remain strictly confidential.
Thorough
Condition, provenance and title are checked before you commit.
Clear
Terms are agreed in writing before any work begins.
On the fair circuit
Michael travels the international art fair calendar, from the major contemporary fairs to the specialist events where new talent often appears first.
Art Basel
Basel · Miami Beach · Hong Kong · Paris · QatarFrieze
London · New York · Los Angeles · Seoul · Abu DhabiThe Armory Show
New YorkIndependent
New YorkArt Brussels
BrusselsArt Cologne
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MadridArt Genève
GenevaListe
BaselContemporary Istanbul
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Contemporary African artMinor Attractions
LondonLondon Art Fair
LondonBritish Art Fair
Modern & contemporary British art · LondonAffordable Art Fair
London · internationalPhoto London
Photography · LondonParis Photo
Photography · ParisPhoto Basel
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Begin a conversation.
Whether you have a particular work in mind or are just starting out, we would be glad to hear from you. Consultations are by appointment in London, Tel Aviv or by video call.
Locations
London · Tel Aviv
United Kingdom · Israel