Art Advisor

Choosing an art advisor is ultimately about trust. A good advisor does more than find works of art. They help collectors understand what they are seeing, navigate a complicated market, gain access to opportunities and make informed decisions about what to buy, what to sell and what belongs in a collection over time.

Maria Brito is an independent art advisor based in New York, working with new and seasoned collectors, families and institutions. Since founding her advisory in 2009, she has guided clients through acquisitions and sales across the primary and secondary markets, from identitying important works and understanding value to negotiating purchases and navigating galleries, art fairs and auctions.

Every collector is different. Some clients come with years of experience and a highly developed point of view. Others know that they love art but don't yet know where to begin. The process is personal: understanding what draws each client in, introducing artists and ideas, providing context, and helping shape a collection that reflects the person who owns it.

Because Maria represents the collector rather than a gallery, dealer or auction house, her advice is independent. That means looking not only at the art itself, but also at price, provenance, condition, market history and the role a work can play within a collection.

Based in New York and working globally, Maria advises clients on buying and selling art, collection strategy, collection management and long-term planning.