Objects d’Art & Vertu
We buy the past to invest in the future…
Objects d’Art & Vertu
We buy the past to invest in the future…
Established in 1972
The St. James’s Collection has appraised, brokered and facilitated acquisitions and dispositions in the Art objects world with its discreet international connections and reach - for over 52 years.
Lacloche Freres, Paris c.1920
Additional Services
International tax experts & attorneys can advise on the charitable tax benefits of bequests and gifts to accredited museums & Art galleries through ‘in lieu’ transfers with the UK Revenue & Customs Service (HMRC) and exchanges through the
USA Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Worldwide, tax problems can be solved by facilitating equitable ag
International tax experts & attorneys can advise on the charitable tax benefits of bequests and gifts to accredited museums & Art galleries through ‘in lieu’ transfers with the UK Revenue & Customs Service (HMRC) and exchanges through the
USA Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Worldwide, tax problems can be solved by facilitating equitable agreements under the best possible terms. Contact: info@stjamesscollection.com
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The Galleries
The St. James’s Collection curates a few Art objects as they journey through time, preserving their future survival - items that tell a story and have cultural interest. The Japanese gallery emphasizes the Arts of Japan. Our curators are able to create a collection, a gallery, even a Museum.
Endangered species protection & Conservation
The St. James’s Collection supports any & all efforts to combat the unnecessary and often cruel slaughter of any species just for monetary gain. The CITES convention of 1973 banned the commercial trade in ivory which has led to some stabilization in elephant populations. Rhinoceros populations remain an acute problem but with less impact on the Art market as articles made from rhino horns are rare.
In any event, The St. James’s Collection does not own, nor handles, any items made of or containing these materials produced after the year 1912. Using all available scientific resources, together with 50+ years experience handling Art objects, we remain positive that no items in our Galleries contravene any laws or regulations of any country or jurisdiction.
The St.James’s Collection can advise institutions and private collectors as to the regulations and eligibility for exemptions
That said, it is important to note that zealous, overreaching and draconian enforcement of the laws can be highly detrimental to continued ownership, study and conservation of many precious objects. In several states should the object above be seized it could be destroyed - smashed into pieces and burnt...
Ivory vase by Marcus Heiden,
the interior of the lid inscribed:
PATIENCE IS VICTORY
COBURG 1627