Contemporary British art advisory and private sales
Chichester/London, London
Yes
About Candida Stevens Gallery
Boutique advisory and gallery specializing in contemporary British artists, with a strong network for private acquisitions and discreet secondary-market transactions.
Known For
- Gallery in Chichester, West Sussex representing contemporary British painters and sculptors, with a regular exhibition programme
- Private sales and secondary-market placement of works by established British artists for collectors who prefer not to buy at auction
- Advisory for private clients building collections of post-war and contemporary British art, including commissions for houses and gardens
- Presence at UK art fairs such as the London Art Fair alongside its own exhibitions
Typical Mandate
Candida Stevens works with private collectors, usually based in the south of England or London, who are acquiring contemporary British art for a house, a country estate or a growing collection. Mandates range from the purchase of a single painting in the low five figures to advisory on a series of acquisitions over several years. The gallery also handles discreet resales of works by artists it knows well, and occasionally sculpture commissions for gardens and grounds.
How to Engage
The gallery welcomes direct contact through its website or a visit to the Chichester premises; many clients arrive after an exhibition opening or an art fair. For advisory work, a short brief on the spaces to be furnished, budget range and existing holdings is enough for a first conversation. Sales are invoiced directly by the gallery; there is no formal mandate letter for individual purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candida Stevens a gallery or an art adviser?
It is primarily a commercial gallery representing contemporary British artists, and it also advises private collectors on acquisitions and sales. Advisory clients typically buy both from the gallery's own programme and from the secondary market through the gallery's network.
What kind of art does Candida Stevens Gallery sell?
The focus is contemporary and post-war British art: painting, works on paper and sculpture by living artists and by estates. Prices span from the low thousands for works on paper to the tens of thousands of pounds for major canvases and sculpture.
Does Candida Stevens handle private sales of existing works?
Yes. The gallery places works from private collections with its client base without public listing, particularly by artists it represents or has exhibited. Sellers should expect a commission-based arrangement and an agreed asking price before any work is offered.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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