Thomas Reinshagen
Independent Advisory in Art and Luxury Collectibles · Zurich
When dealing with art and luxury collectibles, the first decision is often the most important one: choosing the right adviser.
Independent. Discreet. No sales interest of my own – my only interest is the quality of your decision.
30+ years
Art & luxury collectibles market
Ex-Sotheby’s
Former Senior Director at Sotheby’s Zurich
Spear’s 500
Top Recommended Art Adviser 2025
4 languages
DE · EN · FR · ES
SERVICES
Valuations & Appraisals
Independent valuations for sale, insurance (replacement value), inheritance and estate division, gifts, tax and bank collateral. Recognised by banks, insurers and tax authorities in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
Collection Strategy & Management
From the first strategic key work to a coherent collecting line, through inventory, contracts, logistics and the handover to the next generation.
Buy- & Sell-Side Advisory
Choosing the right channel – auction, private sale, gallery, institution – by expected proceeds, risk and timing. On the buy side: off-market access, due diligence and negotiation solely in your interest.
Art Loans & Art Leasing
Liquidity from your collection without selling: structuring with specialised Swiss private banks, terms negotiated on your behalf. Leasing models for office and representative spaces.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Art: Contemporary, Impressionist, Modern, Photography, Editions, NFT
- Luxury collectibles: Watches, Jewellery, Classic Cars, Wine Collections
- Network of recognised specialists for cross-checking special cases
WHO I WORK FOR
- Private collectors and entrepreneurial families
- Family offices, foundations, lawyers and trustees
- Private banks: accredited adviser to leading Swiss private banks
WHY THOMAS REINSHAGEN
- Neutral: no inventory of my own, no auction mandate, no commission conflict – advice exclusively on your side of the table.
- Experienced: over 30 years in the international art and luxury collectibles business, many of them as Senior Director at Sotheby’s Zurich.
- A collector: collecting contemporary art, photography and watches myself for more than three decades – understanding the work while thinking through the financial, tax and legal consequences.
- Connected: a high-quality international network (26,000+ contacts) of buyers, sellers and experts. Mandates from Switzerland, the German-speaking region and internationally.
Thomas Reinshagen · Zollikon/Zurich · Tel. +41 79 293 46 85 · reinshagen@thomasreinshagen.com
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