James Lisboa Leiloeiro Oficial

James Lisboa Leiloeiro Oficial is an important and well-known art auction house and expert from São Paulo, with more than 38 years of experience in valuation and auctions of modern and contemporary Brazilian art. As an official auctioneer and judicial expert registered with the Board of Trade of the State of São Paulo (JUCESP) and the Association of Judicial Experts of the State of São Paulo (APEJESP), James Lisboa has cemented a reputation for excellence and reliability in the art world.

James Lisboa organizes both on-site and online auctions, containing the works of famous artists. In these auctions, there have been unique pieces that today are part of the collections of such prestigious institutions as the Pinacoteca de São Paulo, the Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo, and the Oscar Niemeyer Museum, among others, like the Art Museum of Rio de Janeiro. Each auction implies a rigorous selection of artistic works that guarantees each client to find precisely what should be added to his collection.

The evaluation at James Lisboa is very detailed, with regard to the artist, signature, technique, and size of the work. Thus, each piece is valued with the utmost care for any judicial purposes, insurance, or sale. In this very transparent evaluation, the selling client is welcome to follow through by providing photos and details of the work for a close assessment of its value.

James Lisboa is also an expert at managing and evaluating large collections; he uses deep relationships with investors and collectors to stay at the forefront of the Brazilian art market. The auction house can handle more than 2,000 works of art in one year—from paintings and drawings to sculptures, furniture, and prints. Every auction session is an exciting event marked by feverish biddings and satisfied clients taking possession of pieces they might have longed for over the years.