About

With a background that includes roles at esteemed institutions such as the National Bargello Museum in Florence, and positions as gallery manager at Colnaghi in London and gallery director at Nicolás Cortés Gallery in Madrid, I established Mercè Valderrey Art in 2021.

I am an art historian, with a focus on European old masters, with a particular interest in how contemporary artists engage with and respond to these classical works. Additionally, I am deeply committed to highlighting the works of female artists and supporting fellow women professionals in the art world.

I approach every project with a commitment to integrity and transparency, valuing collaboration and long-term relationships with clients, artists, and institutions.

My work has been published on multiple occasions, primarily in exhibition catalogues for institutions such as Palazzo Pitti in Florence, the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, the Museo delle Cappelle Medicee in Florence, the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, and the Reggia di Venaria Reale in Turin.

I have curated and collaborated on numerous art exhibitions in renowned museums and galleries like the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the National Gallery in Canada, Ottawa, and the National Museum in Florence, Italy.

I graduated from the University of Barcelona and the University of Granada in Spain, as well as the University of Bologna in Italy, earning multiple scholarships and academic honors across disciplines. I also attended the Centro Internazionale di Studi sul Barocco in Siracusa, Italy.

I am based between Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), California (USA), and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), a positioning that broadens my international reach and strengthens lasting relationships with museum professionals, institutions, and private clients across continents.

SERVICES

I offer a range of services, including event organization, exhibition curation, private collection management, and art sales.

I advise clients in acquiring and selling artworks, sourcing from both the primary and secondary markets. I provide comprehensive art management services, overseeing logistics such as shipping, storage, and installation to ensure seamless handling and presentation. I also coordinate viewings and cataloging, as well as undertake research on unidentified works, collaborating with experts to secure full attributions so they can be placed on the market with proper documentation.

Additionally, I support families in managing inherited collections, guiding them through evaluation, organization, and potential sales or conservation matters. I also handle the entire process of placing works at auction on behalf of clients, from initial valuation and consignment to final sale and transaction management.

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