Francesca is a respected art advisor with 20 years of experience in the industry. After completing a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons.) majoring in Art History at the University of Sydney, Francesca joined international auction house Sotheby’s in 2005, where she became Aboriginal Art specialist. In 2010 she established the Aboriginal Art department at Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auction houses. She ran the department at Bonhams until 2024 when she launched her art advisory business, Francesca Cavazzini Art.
Francesca has handled the sales of exceptional works by some of Australia’s leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Her broad knowledge of the Australian art market, her professionalism and her ethical approach to provenance have earned her an excellent reputation in the field. She is a member of the Art Consulting Association of Australia.
Francesca has international art market experience, regularly working with Australian collectors to consign works to salerooms in London, New York and Hong Kong to achieve outstanding results. Auction categories have included Impressionist and Modern Art, Postwar and Contemporary Art, South African art, Prints and Multiples, 19th Century Paintings, Old Master paintings, Books & Manuscripts and Decorative Arts.
Art advisory services
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Whether you are new to collecting or have an established art collection, Francesca can provide tailored buying and selling advice.
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Francesca is an experienced valuer specialising in Australian art including Indigenous art and artefacts. She can provide formal valuations and appraisals for a variety of purposes.
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Francesca can provide tailored collection management services to corporate and private clients requiring ongoing management or ad hoc specific tasks involving the collection.
Contact
Please get in touch
+61 (0) 416 022 822
art@francescacavazziniart.com.au
or by completing the form below.