When Donald Christiansen founded the New York-based Chelsea Art Group
in 1996, he was, by his own admission, no art connoisseur. But his
shrewd business acumen, innate understanding of financial markets and
eye for talent means that, today, Christiansen is regarded as one of the
world’s leading art consultants. For more than 20 years the Chelsea Art
Group has established itself as a premier art consultancy service built
on a team of artists and industry experts working with a worldwide
network of collectors to secure rare and exclusive pieces. Whether
you’re a seasoned collector or are just starting out, the Chelsea Art
Group is a name you can trust to build a unique art collection.
Of course, once Christiansen started working in the industry, a
deep-rooted passion for art quickly grew – as did his personal
collection. It is this passion and knowledge gained over the past 22
years that Christiansen and the Chelsea Art Group team are keen to share
with clients and interior designers worldwide.
“My greatest interest is to expose people to the fascinating world of
beauty, history, and the value of buying and living with artwork,”
Christiansen explains.
In terms of luxury investments, over the past 20 years, the fine-art
market has proved consistently fruitful and buoyant. The Chelsea Art
Group has an unrivalled insight when it comes to the current market
trends and securing exclusive artworks, sometimes even before auction.
The group’s holistic and bespoke approach means that the buying process
is simplified and the client is provided with the right knowledge to
make informed decisions.
Crucially, the Chelsea Art Group also understands that buying art is,
ultimately, a personal investment. There are no rules when it comes to
personal taste and which pieces make an emotional connection. Art is
something that enhances our lives as well as our homes: a treasured
asset, a beautiful object to cherish, enjoy and pass on to future
generations. The Chelsea Art Group understands the heart and passion
involved in buying art, as well as the potential long-term financial
gains.
The group’s tailored approach covers every stage of the process, from advising on which artists to invest in to finding the best place to display a piece in your home. Combining industry insight, with experience and a personalised approach, you’re in the position to create a fine-art collection that’s truly timeless.
Having recently branched out into the luxury yachting industry, the
Chelsea Art Group initially worked with an LA-based designer to secure
and display work by the likes of Anish Kapoor, Marc Quinn and Tony Cragg
for
a project for yacht company Feadship. It marks a new direction for the
Chelsea Art Group and is an area Christiansen calls “exciting but also
challenging”. It opens up a new realm of possibilities: new clients,
interiors and lifestyles, while also utilising the same resources and
expertise at the core of the Chelsea Art Group.