Independent art advisory · London

Collect with confidence.

Allegra Seymour is an independent art advisor specialising in contemporary and modern art. She works closely with private collectors to source, acquire and develop collections, with a focus on quality, individuality and long-term value.

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Portrait of Allegra Seymour, founder of Allegra Art Advisory
300+artworks sold to global collectors
8+ yearsin the commercial art market
London · Miami · St Tropezadvised international private collectors in
First ClassBA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, Kingston School of Art

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Kind words

In their words.

Purchasing art remotely can be a bit daunting, but Allegra made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. She was incredibly responsive, taking the time to guide me in selecting the perfect piece. The process went smoothly, and the delivery was impressively fast. A huge thank you to Allegra for making it possible for the art and spirit to accompany us for our very special day.
Private collector, France
We recently purchased a piece. I want to extend my thanks in particular to Allegra Seymour. Allegra allowed us to ask all the questions we needed and was even able to show us what the piece would look like installed in our home. The piece is in memory of our beautiful daughter and just fits perfectly with who she was.
Private collector, Ireland
She is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and went out of her way to guide us through the collection on multiple occasions, providing fascinating insights into the pieces.
Private collector, UK
Brilliant. I tend to deal with Allegra who is both very knowledgeable, responsive, helpful…
Private collector, UK
Worked with Allegra and she was so helpful and knowledgeable. This was my second piece of art I’ve purchased.
Private collector, USA
Allegra was prompt with her responses which is very much appreciated as I contacted her on a Sunday.
Private collector, South Africa
A big thank you to Allegra Seymour for being so welcoming and insightful…
Private collector, UK
A thickly painted oil of a church in pale yellow, grey and green, in a pale oak frame on a dark navy wall
Leon Kossoff (1926–2019)Christ Church, Stormy Day, Summer, dedicated ‘For D.A.K.’ (on the reverse). Oil on board, 72 x 50in. (182.9 x 127cm.). Painted in 1994. Photographed by Allegra Seymour at Christie’s, Monsoon: The Peter Simon Collection, Evening Sale.
About Allegra

An eye trained on the gallery floor.

Allegra Seymour has spent nearly a decade immersed in the commercial side of the art world, selling and exhibiting works, travelling internationally and building relationships with collectors across the globe.

Moving between emerging artists, established blue-chip names and the auction room, she brings a sharp eye for opportunity, a discerning instinct and an understanding of what makes a work truly worth pursuing.

For Allegra, it’s never simply about finding beautiful art. It’s about knowing where to look, who to speak to and when to make a move. From the first conversation to the negotiation, the acquisition and the care that follows, she brings a personal, considered approach to every detail.

Her world is one of access, instinct and discovery — connecting the right people with the right art, often finding opportunities beyond the obvious.

You bring the vision. Allegra finds the art.Allegra Seymour, Founder

Sept 2024 – 2026
Luxury Art Sales Consultant, international contemporary gallery
Earlier
Roles with commercial galleries, art fairs and Mayfair's art-weekend events
2020
BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, Kingston School of Art, First Class Honours
A twisting nude figure in a dark doorway against an orange wall, with a purple shadow on the floor, in a gilt frame
Francis Bacon (1909–1992)Figure in Movement, signed, titled, inscribed and dated ‘Figure in movement 1978 Francis Bacon’ (on the reverse). Oil and pastel on canvas, 78 x 58in. (198 x 147.5cm.). Executed in 1978. Photographed by Allegra Seymour at Christie’s, Monsoon: The Peter Simon Collection, Evening Sale.
Approach

From first conversation to final hang.

First
ConversationA private meeting to understand your taste, your space and your plans for the collection.
Then
SourcingA short, considered selection of works, each presented with images, context and price comparisons.
Finally
Acquisition and careNegotiation, purchase, and afterwards the framing, shipping and installation that finish the job.
A large contemporary portrait painting hanging in an elegant London dining room with a crystal chandelier and mirrored wall
Artwork placed in a private London residence.
Services

Your Personal Art Advisor.

Every engagement begins with a conversation about how you live, what you already own and what you want to feel when you walk past a work each day.

Buying art

Finding the right work, checking its condition, provenance and price, and negotiating on your behalf at galleries, fairs, auctions and in private sales.

For first-time buyers and established collectors.

Building a collection

A considered plan for what to collect and why, refined with you over time, so each acquisition adds to a coherent whole.

For collectors and families thinking long term.

Selling art

Advice on when and where to sell, whether at auction or privately, and management of the sale from estimate to settlement.

For owners, families and estates.

Art for homes and interiors

Selecting, commissioning and installing works for a specific room or residence, working alongside architects and interior designers. Bespoke staging brings the art to your space, so you can try it out in situ before you decide.

For homeowners and design studios.

Collection care

Cataloguing, documentation, framing, conservation, insurance liaison and lending, so your collection is properly looked after.

For existing collections of any size.

A charcoal drawing of a seated, bearded figure seen in profile from behind, in a walnut frame on a deep navy wall
Allegra Seymour (b.1998)Life Drawing, signed and dated. Charcoal on paper, 24 × 34in. (59.4 × 84.1cm.). Drawn in 2026. Photographed by Allegra Seymour at Heatherley School of Fine Art. Price upon asking.
Contact

Looking for something extraordinary?

Tell Allegra what you want to buy, sell or place. Every enquiry is private, and every reply is personal.

Step 1 of 3 · About you

About you

Thank you.

Allegra reads every enquiry herself and will be in touch personally, in confidence.