Arthur James Advisory — Terms & Conditions

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website www.arthurjamesadvisory.com (“the Site”) and any art advisory, brokerage, introduction, or related services provided by Arthur James Gallery Ltd trading as Arthur James Advisory (“we”, “our”, “us”).

By accessing or using our Site or services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site or our services.

2. About Us

Arthur James Gallery Ltd is a private art advisory and brokerage company registered in the United Kingdom.

We operate as an art advisory, introducer, and broker, assisting private collectors with sourcing, acquiring, managing, and (where requested) reselling artworks. We do not operate as a bank, custodian, or regulated financial services provider, and we do not provide financial, investment, or tax advice.

3. Nature of Services

Arthur James Advisory provides:

  • Curatorial and advisory services for private collectors

  • Introductions to galleries, dealers, collectors, and other third parties

  • Brokerage and facilitation of private art transactions

  • Optional assistance with resale, placement, or onward sale of artworks

All services are provided on a best-endeavours basis and are non-discretionary.

4. Ownership of Artwork

All artworks acquired through introductions or brokerage by Arthur James Advisory are purchased directly by the client and remain the sole legal and beneficial property of the buyer at all times.

Arthur James Advisory does not take ownership, custody, or title to artworks unless expressly agreed in writing.

5. Fees

5.1 Advisory / Brokerage Fee on Purchase

Arthur James Advisory may receive a fee or margin in connection with the successful introduction or brokerage of an artwork. This may be included within the agreed purchase price or disclosed separately, depending on the structure of the transaction.

5.2 Ongoing Fees

There are no mandatory ongoing management or advisory fees unless expressly agreed in writing.

5.3 Resale & Brokerage Assistance

If you choose to engage Arthur James Advisory to assist with the resale or onward placement of an artwork, a brokerage or advisory fee may apply. Any such fee will be agreed in advance on a transaction-by-transaction basis and is typically calculated as a percentage of the sale price or uplift achieved.

Arthur James Advisory does not guarantee resale, timing, pricing, or outcomes.

5.4 Payment Terms

All agreed fees are due upon completion of the relevant transaction or upon receipt of sale proceeds, as applicable. Fees are exclusive of VAT or other applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.

6. Storage, Logistics, and Insurance

Arthur James Advisory may introduce or recommend third-party providers for storage, shipping, framing, conservation, or insurance.

These providers are independent third parties. Arthur James Advisory does not own, operate, or control them and accepts no responsibility for their performance, pricing, or conduct. Clients remain responsible for arranging appropriate storage, insurance, and transport of artworks.

7. Authenticity and Due Diligence

Arthur James Advisory endeavours to work with reputable sources and may provide information relating to provenance or authenticity where available.

However, all artworks are purchased at the buyer’s discretion. Final responsibility for due diligence, condition checks, authenticity, provenance, and valuation rests with the buyer and/or seller. Independent expert advice is strongly recommended where appropriate.

8. No Financial or Investment Advice

Arthur James Advisory does not provide financial, investment, or tax advice.

Any commentary, market information, or discussion provided by us is offered for general informational and collector-related purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial advice or a prediction of value.

The art market is subjective and illiquid. Artwork values may fluctuate, and there is no assurance of resale or value retention.

9. Confidentiality

We treat client communications and information as confidential and disclose details only where necessary to facilitate agreed transactions or where required by law.

Clients acknowledge that electronic communications may not be fully secure and accept this risk when corresponding via email or online platforms.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Arthur James Gallery Ltd, its directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic loss, including loss of opportunity, anticipated value, or market movement, arising from the use of our services or introductions.

Our total aggregate liability, whether in contract or tort, shall not exceed the total fees paid to us in the preceding twelve months.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Amendments

We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version will always be available on our Site. Continued use of the Site or services constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.

13. Contact Details

For queries regarding these Terms or our services, please contact:

Arthur James Advisory
Arthur James Gallery Ltd
Email: privatesales@arthurjamesadvisory.com
Registered Office: London, United Kingdom