Mahssa Talaï, Portrait of the parisian art advisor and founder of Mahssa Talai Inc

          Mahssa Talai looks out for the slightest singularities of the art world, through global galleries, international fairs, major exhibitions, public auctions and private collections.

Mahssa Talai carefully oversees the artworks which, considered as suitable investments will naturally increase in value over time, and arranges transport, restoration, framing, inventory and insurance. She also solicits and secures loans to museums, irrefutable proof of institutional recognition, while watching for the most advantageous moment to sell. These artworks of indisputable quality result of a constant quest for the most contemporary artists as well as a strong knowledge of their markets and networks.

Buying

Want to buy an artwork ?

Contemporary art, Artwork from a private collection, Sourced by art advisor Mahssa Talaï, Shirley Jaffe

Shirley Jaffe, Private Client, Paris, Bought in 2020

Advising: We advise and source only significant artworks

Discovering: We discover new artists, new markets, new trends

Following: We follow public auctions and private sales

Negotiating: We negotiate best prices and access conditions

Representing: We represent you at auctions and galleries

Supporting: We support you in fairs, galleries and museums

Selling

Want to sell an artwork ?

Contemporary art, Artwork from a private collection, Sourced by art advisor Mahssa Talaï, Sylvia Sleigh

Sylvia Sleigh, Private Client, Zurich, Sold in 2022

Consigning: We consign artworks with the best market actors when needed

Optimizing: We optimize the transactions and advise on tax matters

Providing: We provide confidential information and curatorial insights

Selling: We sell artworks at the most strategic and advantageous moment

Shipping: We ship artworks and manage import and export procedures

Managing

Want to manage a collection ?

Contemporary art, Artwork from a private collection, Sourced by art advisor Mahssa Talaï, Bertrand Lavier

Bertrand Lavier, Private Client, Dubai, Loaned in 2024

Decorating: We decorate living rooms or working spaces and frame works

Loaning: We loan artworks to galleries and museums for exhibitions

Managing: We manage import, installation, insurance and storage

Promoting: We promote your collections through an international network

Restructuring: We restructure collections redefining goals and tastes

Updating: We update artworks data and estimates on an annual basis

Protecting

Want to protect a patrimony ?

Contemporary art, Artwork from a private collection, Sourced by art advisor Mahssa Talaï, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung, Private Client, Paris, Shipped in 2020

Certify: We certify and authenticate artworks with experts and estates

Checking: We check certificate, condition report, complete provenance

Ensuring: We ensure discretion and transparency in all advisory services

Formalizing: We formalize contracts to protect your interests and artworks

Preserving: We preserve your collections and assist with restoration