Art for sale in Amsterdam; buying art from the best galleries!
Amsterdam has become famous for its Golden Age during the 17th century. This prosperity is still reflected in the canals, the warehouses and the rich canal houses. Besides the economic prosperity there was also a cultural boom. Today the most famous artworks of that time are displayed in the Rijksmuseum. And nowadays Amsterdam also offers a wide variety of galleries, art shops and antique dealers where you can buy the most beautiful art and antiques. In this article, we will present you a selection of galleries and art shops in Amsterdam where you can view and buy the most beautiful art.
The 'Spiegelkwartier' as a starting point for buying art in Amsterdam
As a starting point, opposite to the Rijksmuseum, the area called 'Spiegelkwartier' can be found. A charming little neighbourhood and home for over a hundred years to some of the city's best art and antiques dealers. A stroll down the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat is definitely worth to see and buy art, whether you are a resident of Amsterdam or just visiting for the weekend.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; the charming Spiegelkwartier with the Rijksmuseum in the background
Buying stylish contemporary art in Amsterdam
Halfway down the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in the heart of Amsterdam, you will find Villa del Arte Galleries. This spacious and accessible gallery represents a contemporary art collection of more than 30 national and international artists, whose work is exhibited in four emblematic galleries in Barcelona and Amsterdam. In addition to organising individual and collective exhibitions, Villa del Arte also collaborates with other cultural institutions and museums, and the gallery regularly participates in renowned international art fairs. For contact and address details and a preview of the collection online, see here.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; the entrance of the spacious gallery of Villa del Arte
The place to buy colonial art and antiques in Amsterdam
A little further along on Nieuwe Siegelstraat and Keizergracht, Zebregs & Röell is located in a beautiful historic building. Zebregs & Röell is an expert in colonial antiques and rare artefacts from the West Indies to Japan, including furniture, paintings, prints, sculptures, silver, gold, textiles and ethnographic objects from distant shores. His specialisation is the colourful history of European overseas voyages of discovery from the 16th to the 19th century, by Portugal, Spain, England and in particular by the Dutch East and West India Companies, the VOC and the WIC. For contact and address details and a preview of the collection online, see here.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; the rich collection of colonial art and antiques at Zebregs & Röell will take you back to a bygone era
Buying modern and contemporary art in Amsterdam at Galerie Mia Joosten
Halfway down the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat you will find the Kerkstraat, if you walk into the direction of the Vijzelstrstraat you will find Galerie Mia Joosten. Mia Joosten is the gallery / art shop for mainly modern & contemporary art but also classical works are for sale here. Gallery Mia Joosten organizes exhibitions with both established and (young) contemporary artists, at special locations throughout the Netherlands. New works in the collection of: Armando, Pat Andrea, Eugène Brands, Erdem Colak, Marcel Dzama, Hans Hartung, Ger Lataster, Cyril Lixenberg, Antonio Saura, Sebastiaan Spit, Hans Truijen, Jaap Wagemaker, Geer van Velde & Mary Waters. For contact and address details and a preview of the collection online, see here.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; impression of the gallery of Mia Joosten with mainly modern and abstract art
The address for buying modern mixed media, photography and paintings in Amsterdam
If you continue your walk in the direction of the Vijzelstraat you will find Okker Art Gallery. Okker Art Gallery is a gallery for modern & contemporary art in the art heart of Amsterdam. The gallery is an accessible gallery, with a collection that includes works by: Astrid Huisman- Biemans, Jan Cremer, Karel Appel. Kees Salentijn, Joël Moens de Hase, Ripolès, Poren Huang, Cole Morgan, Walasse Ting, Isabelle Scheltjens, Edo Kars, Andy Warho. The works of art are attractive for a broad group of art lovers. For contact and address details and a preview of the collection online, see here.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; Okker Art Gallery an accessible gallery for modern art
The Walhalla in Amsterdam to buy antique as well as modern art and design objects
Tertius Gallery on the Prinsengracht is an exceptional gallery and interior design shop with a fascinating mix of antique and modern art and design. In the tastefully decorated shop you will find unique objects of the world's most famous artists and designers for sale. No wonder that many lovers of luxury interior accessories know how to find Tertius Collection blind. Besides the changing exhibitions of national and international artists, Tertius Collection offers a fine collection of art, antiques, jewellery, design and interior accessories of well-known and upcoming craftsmen. For contact and address details and a preview of the collection online, see here.
Art for sale in Amsterdam; let yourself be surprised by the eclectic selection at Tertius Gallery
Because of corona many galleries are only open by appointment or only at certain times. If you're planning on visiting, it's best to contact us to make an appointment.
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