Question 1

What does Maegis Arts do?

Accepted Answer

Maegis Arts is a privately held Canadian private-sales advisory and intermediary firm based in Montreal. We represent buyers or sellers and facilitate discreet international private-treaty transactions involving exceptional fine art and rare string instruments, serving collectors worldwide.

Question 2

How does a private sale differ from an auction?

Accepted Answer

In a private sale, a work is offered discreetly to selected buyers rather than publicly at auction. Terms, timing, and price are negotiated confidentially between the parties, with no public exposure of the work or of the seller.

Question 3

Which artists has Maegis Arts sold works by?

Accepted Answer

To date we have facilitated the sale of nearly 300 works, by artists such as Gauguin, Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Magritte, Matisse, Miró, Warhol, Corot, Chu Teh-Chun and Zao Wou-Ki, spanning the Old Masters to the most influential figures of modern and contemporary art.

Question 4

Do you handle rare string instruments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, primarily instruments crafted by renowned master luthier Antonio Stradivari. Alexandre Da Costa, solo violinist and conductor, is our rare string instruments expert.

Question 5

Where is Maegis Arts located, and do you work internationally?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Montreal, Canada, and maintain a global network of collectors, investors, and industry experts, serving clients worldwide.

Question 6

How do I start a confidential conversation?

Accepted Answer

Through the contact form below, or by email at info@maegisarts.com. Every inquiry is handled with strict discretion.

Maegis Arts: Private Sales of Exceptional Works of Art and Rare String Instruments

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