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• For living artists, the certificate bears the artist's signature.
• For artists who have passed away, it is issued by the estate or by the agent managing their work.
• And when an older piece reaches us without documentation, Art Thema can issue a certificate in the gallery's name, drawing on forty years of practice and an intimate knowledge of the artists it follows.

Choosing a work is rarely a matter of browsing a catalogue. We take the time to understand the space, the light, the way you live in it, and your budget, and then we propose a short selection rather than an endless choice.

You never buy blind: we bring the works to you, to the exact place where they will stand.

We then stay by your side for everything that comes after the purchase: framing, transport, installation, outdoor fixing for a garden sculpture, care of the patinas and, if needed, restoration.

We also guide the building of a collection over time: which pieces to acquire, in what order, and how they speak to one another.

Forty years in the profession have given us a reliable address book: framers, specialist carriers, installers, architects and interior designers we have worked with for years. Among other projects, we accompanied Barnes for its event at the Hôtel Bleu in Carry-le-Rouet.

We work with

• private collectors, from a first purchase to an established collection;
• companies, for their offices and reception areas;
• architects and interior designers, on interior projects;
• hotels and public-facing venues.

Acquiring a work without tying up your cash is possible. Art Thema was one of the first galleries to offer art leasing in Belgium, more than thirty years ago, and we now assist companies and independent professionals in Belgium and France, together with our partner Sacerd'art.

How it works

You choose the work, you enjoy it in your premises straight away, and you pay a monthly rent over a period of 13 to 48 months. At the end of the contract, you can acquire the work for its residual value, in the region of 10%, return it, or replace it with another.

Why companies choose it

• The cost is spread over time, with no down payment and without affecting your borrowing capacity.
• Your cash remains available for your business.
• The rents are booked as expenses, and VAT on the rents is in principle recoverable.
• You can change works from one contract to the next, keeping your spaces alive.

Who it is for

Companies, self-employed and independent professionals, in Belgium and France. Every work in the gallery is eligible. In practice, we recommend leasing from €5,000 upwards: below that, the arrangement brings little benefit.

In practice

We put the file together with you: choice of work, simulation of the monthly rent, contract and delivery. Tax treatment depends on your situation and your country: we provide everything your accountant needs to review the arrangement before signature.

A question, a simulation? Write to us.

A work can be made for you, for a particular place, or to mark a moment. Several of our artists accept commissions, and we act as the link between you and the studio.

Choosing among the artist's options

The simplest route, and often the most effective. The same sculpture may exist in several sizes, from a table bronze to a life-size piece. The patina, too, can be chosen among those the artist favours: Isabel Miramontes's sculptures, for instance, exist in mineral grey or brown. Gregory Castiglia's stainless steel sculptures come in a wide range of metallic shades, and some pieces are available with a gold or silver leaf finish.

Having a work created

A steel wire portrait by Charles Serruya, an armchair or a chair transformed by him, a metal sculpture imagined for a particular place, a work incorporating a text that matters to you: Gregory Castiglia, Caroline Brisset, Charles Serruya, Béatrice Cols and Maison Fabienne Decornet create entirely new pieces, one of a kind.

Designing a piece for a place

For a garden, an entrance, a hotel lobby or an architectural project, the question is no longer only the work but its relationship to the space: dimensions, base, anchoring, orientation, light. We then work with you, your architect or your landscape designer, from the first sketch through to installation. For seafront locations, our sculptors use suitable materials such as marine-grade stainless steel, which withstands salt spray over time.

How it works

You tell us what you have in mind, the place and your budget. We come back with a proposal and a quote, then a sketch or a simulation depending on the project. A deposit confirms the commission and allows the artist to begin. Allow from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the piece and the technique.

An idea, a place, a wish? Tell us about it and we will tell you what is possible.