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Our Story

A Legacy Built on
Integrity and Artistry

coproartertaditional was founded on a singular conviction: that great organizations deserve great art. From our earliest commissions — sourcing museum-quality canvases for boardrooms and banking halls — we have guided institutional clients with scholarly rigour and curatorial precision, forging lasting relationships grounded in trust, connoisseurship, and an unwavering respect for the traditions that define the fine arts.

1987Year Established
The People Behind the Practice

Our Leadership Team

Decades of combined expertise in fine arts, corporate strategy, and conservation stewardship — united by an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Margaret L. Ashworth

Chief Curator & Founder

With over 28 years in fine arts consulting, Margaret has placed more than 1,400 works in Fortune 500 collections worldwide. A former Sotheby's senior specialist, she founded coproartertaditional to bridge institutional art acquisition with enduring aesthetic vision.

AAA Certified AppraiserICOM MemberFellow of the RSA
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Jonathan R. Pemberton

Director of Corporate Relations

Jonathan brings 19 years of experience cultivating art partnerships with global enterprises. A Cambridge-educated historian of visual culture, he architects bespoke collecting strategies that align corporate identity with museum-caliber works of traditional and classical fine art.

ARCS AccreditedAAMC MemberHarvard ALP Graduate
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Eleanora V. Sinclair

Head of Restoration

Eleanora trained at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence and holds dual specialisations in oil paintings and decorative arts. She oversees all conservation projects, ensuring every acquired work meets the strictest archival and preservation standards for corporate environments.

AIC FellowIIC MemberPalazzo Vecchio Prize 2018
Foundation & Standards

The Principles That Define Our Practice

coproartertaditional is guided by four enduring values and formally recognised by the industry's most respected professional bodies — ensuring every engagement meets the highest standards of integrity and expertise.

Core Values

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    Authenticity

    Every artwork we source, appraise, or place is rigorously verified for provenance and condition, ensuring your collection is built on an unimpeachable foundation of truth.

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    Discretion

    We safeguard the confidentiality of every client relationship and transaction, treating sensitive acquisitions and valuations with the utmost professional reserve.

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    Excellence

    Our curatorial and advisory standards are uncompromising — each recommendation reflects decades of expertise, scholarly rigor, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

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    Stewardship

    We regard art as a living cultural asset to be preserved for future generations, guiding clients in responsible acquisition, care, and long-term collection strategy.

Formal Accreditations & Memberships

AAM

American Alliance of Museums

Accredited Affiliate Member

Membership No. AAM-2019-04782

ICOM

International Council of Museums

Professional Organizational Member

Membership No. ICOM-ORG-11543

AAA

Appraisers Association of America

Certified Member in Good Standing

Membership No. AAA-CM-2021-8834

Membership numbers are provided for full transparency. Clients are encouraged to verify our standing directly with each organisation at their official websites.

coproartertaditional

Bridging corporate distinction with the enduring power of traditional fine arts — curating transformative art experiences that elevate workspace culture and institutional identity.

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[email protected]
+1 (212) 555-0174
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100
New York, NY 10118, USA

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Corporate Art Consulting & Traditional Fine Arts — New York