Art and antiques services and consultancy
Objects don’t have a voice, but they speak. They do so through materials, manufacturing techniques, and the marks that time has left on them. Reading these traces can reveal unexpected stories, unexpected attributions, and unexpected value. And it is with this interpretation that my experience becomes the means to navigate the world of art and antiques with awareness.
About
Art and antiques have always been my passion, and my profession has grown with me. My name is Marco Zaia, and I am an antiques expert and art consultant.
Turin is the city where my professional journey began, working in antiques shops and restoration workshops, and where I can still count on a vast network of contacts and relationships. Over time, I have expanded into other contexts, such as art galleries, where I have been able to explore and learn the languages of contemporary art.
Since 2005, I have been a technical consultant and expert appraiser for the Court, and since then I have put all my experience and knowledge of the sector at the disposal of notaries, lawyers, accountants, and private individuals.
Case history
One of the aspects I appreciate most about my job is the fact that I handle very different tasks every day, yet they all have one thing in common: they offer me the opportunity to guide those who turn to me towards informed decisions. Whether it’s the valuation of a single asset or an entire estate, advice on managing an inheritance, or the sale of a work of art or an object, my job is to provide answers, dispelling doubts and uncertainties, and to point the way towards safe and sound decisions.
In the Case History section, I’ve collected some of the tasks I’ve been entrusted with over the years.
My services
Listening, analysis, strategy, confidentiality: these are the cornerstones on which my way of working is based.
Listening means starting with people, understanding their needs, doubts, and difficulties.
Analysis means carefully examining the object or situation, without overlooking any detail.
Strategy means offering answers and solutions to move toward a clear and shared direction.
Confidentiality means working with tact and discretion toward objects, situations, and people.
This is the common thread that allows me to tackle different tasks and that ties together all the services I offer: appraisals, valuations, CITES and authenticity certifications, support for inheritance management, and consultancy for sales and brokerage.
The way I carry out my profession reflects my personality: with curiosity, experience, and sensitivity. This means approaching every assignment with the spirit of an explorer, leveraging the wealth of knowledge I’ve accumulated over time and always keeping the focus on the people and assets entrusted to me.
Appraisals
Evaluation
Buying and selling/brokerage
Cites
Inheritance
"Reality is not enough. That's why art exists."




