Antiques expert and
art consultant

“It’s not the rose, but it lived with the rose”. I am fond of this Eastern saying because I find that it represents me. My name is My name is Marco Zaia and I am an antique expert and art consultant.. Every day, thanks to my work, I come into contact with objects and works that preserve grace and memory, and even though I do not own them, I feel enriched by their beauty and history.

My professional experience began in Turin., among antique shops and restoration workshops, where direct contact with the objects allowed me to learn the different techniques used to craft them, evidence of artistic production throughout the centuries. Still in the Piedmontese capital, I continued my journey into the world of contemporary art by coming into contact with gallery owners, art historians and scholars, from whom I acquired the tools to interpret the expressive languages from the 20th century to the present day.

There was no specific moment when I chose this path: I have always wanted to work with art and antiques, and my profession has grown with me, fuelled by curiosity and the pleasure of discovery.

I deal in works of art and antiques., assets that need to be carefully studied and understood in order to reveal their true value. Since 2005, I have been a member of the register of expert witnesses and the register of technical consultants of the Court of Asti as CTU e CTP.

As an antique expert and art consultant, I work alongside notaries, lawyers, accountants and private individuals, offering my experience in the sector to help them resolve sensitive issues: the management of inherited assets, the sale and purchase of valuable items, and the valuation of works of art.

Every item has its own unique story, and my job is to interpret it so that its value can be understood.

Every assignment I’m entrusted with requires care and dedication, which for me breaks down into four essential steps: listening, analysis, strategy, and confidentiality.