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WWA / Private sourcing

Tell us the artist. We find the work.

Most important paintings and sculptures never reach a public sale. They pass quietly between private collections, estates and foundations. Name the artist, the period or the exact subject you are after, and the search begins — starting with our own holdings in Zurich, then across a network built over decades.

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Direct access. No brokers, no commission.

Direct access. No brokers, no commission.

WWA is part of the same company and only runs these pages and screens requests. We do not issue quotes, take commission, or act as brokers. Serious, relevant inquiries are put in direct contact with the right specialist straight away.

WWA / Scope

What a search covers

Two routes run in parallel, and you are told plainly which one your work is likely to come from.

01

Our own collection

  • An extensive holding of paintings — 19th-century, Barbizon, Impressionist and modern
  • Classical and modern sculpture, bronzes and marbles
  • Viewing by private appointment in Switzerland
  • Each work presented with its examination file and provenance material

02

The wider network

  • Private collectors, families, estates and foundations across Europe
  • Confidential approaches made on your behalf, your name withheld until you decide
  • Scientific examination and provenance review through the partner laboratory
  • Transport, customs and secure storage arranged once a work is agreed
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WWA / Mandate

How a search runs

A few lines and, if you have them, photographs are enough. Serious, relevant inquiries are put in direct contact with the right specialist.

  1. 01

    Your brief

    Artist, movement, period, subject, format, and the range you are prepared to go to. The more precise the brief, the shorter the search.

  2. 02

    Our holdings first

    We check what we already own. If something matches, you see it in full documentation and, if you wish, in person in Zurich.

  3. 03

    Discreet approaches

    If nothing in our own collection satisfies you, we approach owners in our network. Nothing is announced, listed or advertised.

  4. 04

    Examination before commitment

    Condition, materials, signature and provenance are examined and written up before you are asked to decide anything.

  5. 05

    Delivery

    Insured transport, customs formalities and climate-controlled storage are handled, up to installation at your address.

WWA / Screening

Tell us about the work

A few lines and, if you have them, photographs are enough. Serious, relevant inquiries are put in direct contact with the right specialist.

  • —A substantial private holding of paintings and sculpture in Zurich
  • —Works sourced off-market, before they ever reach an auction catalogue
  • —Named artist, period, subject, format or budget — a search brief of a few lines is enough

Confidential — nothing is published or passed on beyond the specialists concerned.

Attachments (optional)

Your details are used only to screen and forward this inquiry to the right specialist. They are never sold.

Questions we are asked

Can you really find a specific artist?
Often, yes — but not always, and never on a promise. We tell you honestly whether a work of that artist and quality is realistically reachable before you invest any time in it.
How long does a search take?
Days when the work is already in our holdings; months when it has to be found in private hands. Rarity sets the pace, not us.
Do you charge a commission?
No. WWA runs these pages and screens inquiries. Terms are agreed directly with the specialist or the owner, without a layer of brokers in between.
Is my interest kept confidential?
Yes. Your name is never disclosed to an owner without your agreement, and nothing about a search is published.
What if I only have a rough idea?
A period, a subject or even a single painting you admire is enough to start. The brief is refined with you.

Ready to describe your work?

No quote, no commission, no broker. Your inquiry is read, screened and, if it is relevant, passed straight to the specialist who handles it.

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