Objects d’Art & Vertu
We buy the best of the past to invest in the future…
Objects d’Art & Vertu
We buy the best of the past to invest in the future…
Established in 1972
The St. James’s Collection has discreetly appraised, brokered and facilitated acquisitions and dispositions in the Art & antiques world through its international connections and reach - for over 50 years.
Lacloche Freres, Paris c.1920
Additional Services
International tax experts & attorneys can advise on the tax benefits of bequests and gifts to accredited Art galleries & museums through ‘in lieu’ transfers with the UK Revenue & Customs Service (HMRC) and tax exchanges through the US 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. Our curators will create a collection, a gallery, even a Museum for you.
Please take a few moments to view some items displayed in our galleries.
Endangered species conservation & protection
The St. James’s Collection supports any & all efforts to combat the unnecessary 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 there is less impact on the Art market as articles made from rhino horns are rare.
In any event, The St. James’s Collection does not handle, nor own, any items made of or containing these materials produced after the year 1925. Using all available scientific resources, together with over 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 as to the regulations and eligibility for exemptions.
The above 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, especially New York, should the superb object above be seized it could be ground in a woodchipper and destroyed forever…
Ivory vase by Marcus Heiden,
the interior of the lid inscribed:
PATIENCE IS VICTORY
COBURG 1627