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Private Treaty Sales


Art Services

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD specialises in the discreet acquisition, offering and placement of distinguished works of art for private collectors, designers and institutions.

Operating internationally from the United Kingdom, we work principally through private treaty transactions, offering carefully selected paintings and decorative works spanning the 17th to 21st centuries.

Our approach combines connoisseurship, market awareness and measured discretion, prioritising scholarship and clarity over speculation.

Private Treaty Sales

We focus on private sales outside the volatility of public auction environments. This allows for:

  • Confidential negotiation

  • Controlled presentation

  • Direct client engagement

  • Flexible timing

  • Careful market positioning

Each work is presented with clear commentary regarding condition, attribution and provenance within the context of a potential transaction.

Art Consultancy (Transactional Context Only)

We provide guidance to collectors and sellers in connection with the acquisition or placement of works of art.

This may include:

  • Discussion of condition and conservation history

  • Commentary on attribution and provenance

  • Market context based on comparable works

  • Strategic positioning within current collecting trends

Please note:

We do not provide formal valuation, appraisal, probate valuation or insurance valuation services.
Any commentary regarding value is provided solely in connection with a potential sale and should not be relied upon for insurance, tax, estate or financial planning purposes.

International Client Support

We regularly serve clients in:

  • United Kingdom

  • United States

  • European Union

  • Canada

  • Australia

We coordinate professional art transport, export documentation and international shipping under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU / DAP) terms.

All customs duties, VAT/GST and brokerage charges are the responsibility of the buyer, as detailed in our Shipping Policy.

Film & Television Supply

Selected works may be supplied to film and television productions under separate written loan agreements.

All such arrangements are governed by bespoke contractual terms and remain subject to the limits of our dealer insurance policy.

Selling With Us

We accept selected consignments for private sale.

Each proposed work is assessed on:

  • Attribution and scholarly merit

  • Condition

  • Provenance

  • Suitability for our client base

Commission terms are agreed individually in writing prior to acceptance.

As a regulated Art Market Participant, we are required to conduct due diligence for qualifying transactions.

Regulatory & Corporate Status

Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Registered in England & Wales (Company No. 15666518)

Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

Trading Address:
Rose Cottage
Warrington Road
Mickle Trafford
Chester CH2 4EB
United Kingdom

Art Market Participant Registration: XRML00000211615
Supervised by HM Revenue & Customs (supervision valid to 31 July 2026)

Confidentiality

We understand the importance of discretion in fine art transactions. All enquiries are treated in confidence and handled with professional care.

Enquiries

To discuss a potential acquisition, private sale or consignment opportunity:

Make an Enquiry

We welcome serious enquiries from private collectors and institutions.

Important Clarification

This page describes the services offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD and does not constitute:

  • A formal valuation or appraisal

  • A guarantee of sale price

  • Investment advice

Clients requiring formal valuation services should consult an appropriately qualified and insured professional valuer.