Bruno Legrand | Readme

Im Bruno Legrand French, private art dealer for more than 20 years and living in China for 9 years, and I work exclusively in partnership with my international lawyer Michel GODEST in Paris.

I am a lover of the art and very interested by all the styles and epochs.

My strength is my networks of sellers and buyers that are over the world.

I focus on developing relationships and able to give a hundred percent attention to collectors.

“I’ve worked with some artists and collectors for 20 years. I look at new works all the time—works by mid-career and senior artists, too. I enjoy the engagement with artists and the dialog that continues over the years. Each collector has a vision of the art they want in their lives and how they want to acquire it. It’s about building relationships and trust. Good business is done through these partnerships.

"The world of art changes every minute. With the major changes in the marketplace and the way the market is reviewed, it is important to discuss the intrinsic value of art. I am doing my best to preserve things which are of great value to me, while watching the market and understanding where it's going.

In the secondary market, private art dealers buy and sell their own inventory or act as an intermediary between art collectors and sellers—auction houses, galleries and other private dealers. From the collector’s point-of-view, private dealers may offer superior service due to the smaller scale and specialized nature of their art offerings.

“Private dealers can often be successful in luring consignments away from bigger or more established resellers because they are able to focus their time and efforts into fewer artworks, and are nimble enough to change course or adapt strategies to new market conditions.

“The art dealer can help the collector find the artwork he wants wherever it is located in the world. He is not tied to a specific gallery, location, or provider and can also work directly with the artist. In summary, the art dealer will get the best work at the best price for his client. Auction houses are a convenient place to buy art, but they can charge very steep fees. Buyer’s premium is generally around 25% on top of the hammer price. Additionally the collector won’t get much help after the transaction is conducted, should he want advice on shipping, insurance, framing, and installation of works or any other services. The art dealer on the other hand tries to build a long-term relationship with his clients and will generally help his client as much as possible.” Laetitia Lina, L&L ARTS

When Jason Rulnick was a private dealer he emphasized what he could offer collectors in efficiency and flexibility as well as price.

“I was often willing to offer better, more efficient service, for clients where I felt there would be a long term relationship, or business going in both directions (buying and selling) or the client would be willing to make networking or client referrals to me.

I invite you to look at the offers of paintings that are available to date. Van Gogh, Picasso, Modigliani, Monet, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, non exhaustive list ……