Influential Businesswoman Awards 2024, Acquisition International | 23 Fine Art Brokerage MD of the Year 2024 (UK): Jessica Franses essica Franses was born to perform her role. As a fourthgeneration art dealer, she was raised in the world of fine art, and with that comes an understanding of quality that few can claim. Having worked as a barrister specialising in art law, she is uniquely poised to manage a deal from start to finish, capable of conducting due diligence with a keen eye for detail that matches her educated tastes. Jessica’s vast experience comprises gallery work, building an awardwinning art law team, and growing Vitruvian Arts. Alongside the success of the brokerage, she has also established The Art Due Diligence Group (ADDG), which assists collectors with their needs investigating the title, provenance, attribution, and authenticity of artwork before it is sold. Both businesses cater to a diverse, international client base, spanning the full range of familiarity with fine art. Whether a client is new to art dealing or a seasoned professional, they are in excellent hands with Jessica Franses. The comprehensive service at Vitruvian Arts includes buying and selling fine art, art consultancy, private art sales in London and beyond, gallery transactions, and auction facilitation. Owing to the team’s expertise in Impressionism, Post-War works, and both Modern and Contemporary art, very few works are beyond its scope. Vitruvian Arts is well-suited to facilitate the sale of such works, and its impressive breadth of knowledge has earnt the trust of clients who have relied on the business to facilitate the sales of works by Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, and Monet. Throughout her career, Jessica has witnessed profound change in the industry, and she praises the modern market’s support for women dealers and brokers. She also lauds the increasing recognition of women artists, and those from diverse backgrounds, and has seen the market change for the better and promote many cultures and aesthetics that once went underappreciated. With the growth of the Ultra Contemporary Art sector, she also celebrates the representation of younger, less established artists. The unified efforts of collectors, auction houses, museums, and galleries to promote more diversity is leading to a far greater and more brilliant range of cultural and aesthetic choices for collectors, and we are starting to see much higher valuations for these artists’ works. When asked about her greatest achievement, Jessica proudly speaks of handling museum-quality works. She attributes this to the trust that she and the business have cultivated among clients, known in the London art world for discretion and professionalism. Vitruvian Arts has even presented a collection valued over $500 million to museums internationally. The business has handled works of phenomenal value, both cultural and monetary, and Jessica takes great pride in having dealt and presented such influential blue-chip works. Committed to the evolution of its scene, Vitruvian Arts is pleased to have mentored younger companies and colleagues. A core value of the business is to help others grow and in turn contribute to the growth of its wider environment. This is of course amidst an ever-changing landscape, in which the market has transformed with technological advancements such as NFTs and digital art, evolving auction and gallery sectors, and an ever more diverse collector base. Despite the challenge of new concepts, ideas, and market shifts, Vitruvian Arts focuses on staying ahead of the curve and providing an exceptional client service. As the business grows, Jessica is committed to maintaining a high-quality, client-first service. She intends for Vitruvian Arts to grow further still, provide current and relevant services, and sustain the profound success it enjoys in the years to come. Contact: Jessica Franses Company: Vitruvian Arts Ltd. Web Address: www.vitruvianartsconsultancy.com Under Managing Director Jessica Franses, Vitruvian Arts has grown quickly into its niche since 2013. The brokerage helps its clients buy and sell fine art and takes ownership of every deal from sourcing artwork to negotiating sales terms. Owing to Jessica’s expertise and its experienced team of consultants, the business has become a fast staple of the art brokerage world in London. Here, we speak with Jessica to discuss her success, the shifting industry, and her plans for the future. J “ ”
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