Build Your Collection for an Enduring Legacy
Navigate the Art World With a Guide
Building your personal or business art collection is filled with adventure– unearthing treasures, beauty, history, and enjoyment. To experience your journey fully, you need a guide to navigate the labyrinth of the art world: artist research, trends and market forecasting, value appraisal, and even logistics coordination.
Without broad expertise, you might miss opportunities, buy a forgery, overpay, or damage your new piece in transit or installation. And with many unspoken rules, much subjectivity, and limited transparency, navigating the art world is complex. A knowledgeable guide helps limit your risk and improve your outcome.
Collaboration
Whether you’re an experienced collector or stepping into something new, we work together to understand your personal art style and explore artists to find the right match.
Your appreciation for each piece is of the utmost importance; it must speak to you and connect to your story.
Adventure
Do you consider yourself adventurous? For those interested in collecting, traveling, fine dining, and architecture, LSSAA creates unparalleled experiences, including:
Curated city guides
Tours of international art fairs
Behind-the-scenes and after-hours museum visits
Gallery dinners
Private collection tours
Artist’s studio visits
Expertise
Sophisticated and knowledgeable in both art history and finance, Laura Smith Sweeney and Meghan O’Callaghan are the experts to guide you through the narrow streets of the contemporary art world.
Laura Smith Sweeney, Principal
In a world filled with complexities and uncertainties, finding genuine beauty and authenticity can be a challenging quest. That's where you want Laura Smith Sweeney by your side. Read more.
Meghan O’Callaghan, Art Advisor
You will begin calling Meghan for every visual project you have. Meghan’s eye and her deep wisdom of art are the cornerstones of our advisory process, offering invaluable benefits to clients. Read more.
Your Advocates For Transparency
As an invited member of the APAA (Association of Professional Art Advisors), the only standard-setting professional organization for the art advisory industry, Laura upholds the code of ethics with the highest regard because of her unwavering dedication to her clients.
We do not offer inventory for sale; we accept artwork on consignment
We do not act as private dealers in any transaction.
We do not perform services that would be, or appear to be, adverse to the interests of his or her client unless those services are fully disclosed to the client.
We do not accept financial compensation that creates a conflict of interest between the member and their client
Your Legacy in Art
Every Great Adventure Begins With a First Step
Whether you’re buying or remodeling a new property or commercial space, or building something bespoke, the path to crafting your vibrant and valuable art collection awaits.
Schedule a Consultation
Set an appointment to discuss your goals with our experts.Discover Your Path
Develop a collection strategy tailored to you.Acquire Excellence
Grow your collection, your portfolio, and your legacy.
Curate with Confidence
Enhance your spaces
with provocative beautyUncover new artists
from across the globe, who will perfectly complement your growing collection
Gain insider access
to on-trend artists and exclusive opportunities through our cultivated connectionsLearn how art as an asset class
complements your investment portfolio
Embark on Your Collecting Journey
Schedule a consultation with Laura and Meghan today. By submitting this form, we’ll follow up to set up a consultation.
Thank you for your interest, but we do not accept artist submissions.