Art Advisory
Portfolio Management
We provide expert guidance in building, managing, and realising value from your art collection.
An Investment To Appreciate
Enjoy your art, and we’ll manage the rest. We take care of delivery, storage, and installation to ensure your piece arrives safely.
Exclusive Access
We use our market expertise and global network to source exceptional art and secure opportunities rarely found on the open market.
Why Collect Art?
Art continues to prove resilient, with strong long-term demand for leading contemporary artists. In 2024 alone, 54,602 print lots sold at auction, the highest in a decade, demonstrating the market’s enduring strength even in uncertain times. For many, art is both a source of enjoyment and a dependable store of value.
At Bents Contemporary Art, we connect clients with exceptional works at competitive prices. Drawing on a trusted global network, we secure rare pieces often before they reach the open market. Whether you’re new to collecting or expanding an existing collection, we help you acquire art that inspires and endures.
Collect Art With Peace Of Mind
Offering Art Investment Opportunities
Collect works by the world’s most influential artists: Andy Warhol, Banksy, Keith Haring, Lucian Freud, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, Damien Hirst, Bridget Riley, David Hockney, Gerhard Richter, and others.
Acquisition Due Diligence
We assist with every stage of acquiring high-value artworks, from provenance verification and condition reporting to escrow coordination and insurance recommendations. Our goal is to make every transaction safe, transparent, and stress free.
Strategic Art Collecting
We assist collectors in building future focused collections through research backed opportunities and trusted market insights. Our approach combines expertise with a personal understanding of each client’s goals, helping you acquire rare and meaningful pieces.
Real-Time Market Data for Accurate Valuations and Analytics
Over 30 years of auction records and data
Over 4,000 Blue-Chip Artworks Monitored for Market Trends and Valuations
Monitoring 250+ Auction Houses Globally for Key Sales and Acquisitions
The global print market grew significantly in 2024. This shows that prints, particularly from blue-chip artists, remain one of the most resilient and accessible sectors for investors.
Prints dominate the online fine art market, accounting for 25% of all online sales. This demand underscores their liquidity, accessibility, and strong investment potential
Outperforming the S&P 500 by 11.5% annually, contemporary art has delivered strong, consistent long-term returns, making blue-chip prints a proven store of value and hedge against volatility.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RETURNS PROCESS
- Read our Return Policy in full.
- Take a look at our Guidelines for Returning Artwork.
- Find out more about our Cancellations Policy.
- Read more about how we process your Refund.
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- Email: contact@ransomart.co.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)20 8629 1525
- We answer calls from 9:00 to 18:00 GMT, Monday to Friday
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If you’re seeking an art valuation, sourcing a particular artwork, or considering selling with us, kindly provide details of the artwork. We will promptly get in touch with you. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or looking to make your first investment in art, we’re here to help you manage your collection or acquire outstanding works with confidence and clarity.