Fine Art Conservator and Art Market Analyst with 15 years of experience advising collectors and galleries. He specializes in material chemistry, investment strategy, and the logistics of art handling.
Julian Thorne combines a Master’s degree in Art Conservation with a decade of experience in the secondary art market. He operates a private consultancy that helps investors navigate the complexities of buying contemporary art, from spotting high-potential graduates to understanding auction dynamics. Concurrently, he offers deep technical advice on the physical aspects of art creation, including oil painting varnishing, preventing chemical reactions in mixed media, and safe studio practices for sculptors. Julian writes to bridge the gap between aesthetic appreciation and the rigorous technical/financial realities of the art world.