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BASED IN SWITZERLAND
BASED IN SWITZERLAND
OUR HOUSE
OUR HOUSE
CURATING TIMELESS WORTH
Through personalized advisory services, exclusive market intelligence, and our private insights publication "The Curator's Note", we empower both seasoned collectors and new entrants to navigate the art world with confidence.
Our Swiss-Gulf connections uniquely position us to identify emerging opportunities where heritage and modernity converge, creating a legacy that resonates across generations.
Bridging Cultures, Building Collections.
EXPERTISE
UHNW Private Sales
Collection Stewardship
A TRADITION OF TRUST
Our mission
Our vision
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MEASURED PRESTIGE
Private Collector Access
A confidential gateway for distinguished collectors and families shaping tomorrow’s cultural landscape.
Unlock Unique Advantages
It is with genuine respect for your connoisseurship that we introduce the Maison Velin Private Collector Circle — an enclave reserved for UHNW and families whose collections carry both cultural significance and intergenerational vision.
Maison Velin stands at the intersection of Swiss financial heritage and the cultural renaissance emerging under the elevating Gulf art landscape. Our mandate is to curate museum-calibre opportunities with a discreet understanding of Gulf collector behaviour and institutional demand.
Admission is by application only. Each candidature undergoes a confidential review by our expert curatos and compliance team, following the standards applied by leading international institutions.
Upon acceptance, an NDA will be issued automatically, granting access to private-sale portfolios and intelligence reserved for a limited circle.
About The Author
As the founder of Maison Velin, Afra specializes in Swiss-Gulf Cultural cooperation. Afra Pinar is the author of the book "The Billionaire's Guide to Art Investment" and publishes The Curator's Note, an exclusive art intelligence publication for select connaisseurs. Moreover, Afra has designed the proprietary Gulf Collector Index, a framework that tracks the taste patterns, acquisition behavior, and investment sensitivities of Gulf collectors. This intellectual property, owned exclusively by Maison Velin, powers our quarterly reports that decode emerging trends, shifts in cultural preference, and the strategic decision-making of the region’s most influential collectors. Her work continues to shape the future of art investment with refined taste, discretion, and elegance.
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Upcoming Events
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23-25 Oct 2026 - Paris
Art Basel Paris
211 exhibitors from 41 countries/territories and a major European collector week. Preview days are 21–22 October.
14-18 Oct 2026 - London
Frieze London
Contemporary + established/historical works, nearly 300 galleries from 48 countries/regions.
28-30 Jan 2026 - Doha
Art Basel Qatar
A landmark gathering connecting leading international galleries, artists and collectors. A new platform positioning Doha at the heart of the global art market.
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