Petra van den Houten, founder of The Art PA, has over 25 years of experience in the art world. A former Associate Director of Christie’s and Deputy Director of Sotheby’s, Petra has worked extensively with emerging artists, commercial galleries, not-for-profit art organisations including Liverpool Biennial and Manchester Art Gallery, art collectors, and philanthropists in Europe, USA and the Middle East. Petra holds an MA in Art History from Leiden University, The Netherlands.
Whether you are a new collector looking for advice on how and where to start buying art, a more seasoned collector looking to commission a work by an emerging artist, or need help managing your collection, The Art PA can help you navigate the art market. We advise on storing, shipping, framing, restoring as well as buying and selling in both the primary and secondary art market.
Services
Art Advisory
Art Management
Philanthropy