Chris Clifford, the former Director of the Jersey Arts Trust, who established Private & Public Gallery in Jersey in 2016 has joined Le Riche Fine Art Storage as Managing Director.
Commenting on the announcement Chris (pictured) said: “This is an exciting opportunity to lead a hugely talented team in the Channel Islands and to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Le Riche brand, which started 40 years ago in high-end automotive restoration.
“My exhibition programme at Private & Public Gallery, public art consultancy, and the fine art advisory services I provide to private and institutional collectors will continue but this new role will provide additional strength and economic diversification to the professional Creative Industries in the Channel Islands”.
Le Riche Fine Art Storage, located in Guernsey, offers premium storage solutions for valuable art and luxury assets.
Chris added: “It is also a great pleasure to work with a highly experienced senior management team with complimentary professional backgrounds in corporate banking and law, all of which ensure clients’ assets are well preserved and legally protected. With decades of expertise, our specialist team provides comprehensive art advisory services to private and institutional collectors and a full suite of complimentary services such as market valuations, restoration, and strategic collections management to maintain asset value.
“Le Riche Fine Art Storage clients also benefit from tax advantages and expert advice on acquisitions and sales with secure viewing rooms and this bespoke approach ensures discretion, market insight and expert guidance on the international art market.
“Our in-house bespoke packing and crating services provide reliable solutions for art and valuable collectables, whether for transport or long-term storage. We strictly adhere to customer specifications, including necessary certificates and documents for cultural goods, complying with public regulations. Our customised designs provide shock absorption and temperature resistance using chemically neutral materials tailored to meet diverse jurisdictional standards whilst ensuring optimal protection and preservation for paintings, sculptures, antiquities and works on paper.”
