about us

Barta M.A.I., formerly known as Barta & Partner, is a modern business with traditional values – courage, quality, integrity and respect. Together these values make up what we call the Barta spirit. What sets us apart from other Brokers is that we challenge old ideas in everything we do; this is what makes our success.

Our networking ensures that Barta M.A.I. can serve its clients in the best possible way. Who we are.

Barta M.A.I. has an extensive insight on the art market and collaborates with experienced fine art restorers and appraisers. This networking ensures that Barta M.A.I. can serve its clients in the best possible way. Barta M.A.I. is a member of “The Art Loss Register”, a worldwide database for registering and service for recovering stolen works of art and other valuable possessions. We work for a better and more efficient market by following the principles of independence, discretion, professionalism and honesty. With ever-changing legal landscapes, we set the highest standards of due diligence, accountability, compliance and transactional safety for both, our business partners and ourselves. We consider ourselves as custodians of historical artefacts. By carefully selecting the objects and people with whom we conduct our business, we do everything to protect both, the artwork and its owner.

When founding the Art Insurance & Consulting Company Barta & Partner in 1996, Nikolaus S. Barta addressed an urgent need on the insurance market. Barta & Partner was specializing exclusively in insuring fine art, valuables and private properties. With its strong and innovative product portfolio and its unique service offers, Barta M.A.I., formerly known as Barta & Partner, has not only become a well-established institution in the EU Market but also in Asia. Within a few years, the company has become a leading special art insurance company.

Barta M.A.I. has access to an extensive network on the art market – experienced restorers and appraisers such as those working with e. g. Christie’s Expert Services, Sotheby’s or the Viennese Dorotheum. This networking ensures that Barta M.A.I. can serve its clients in the best possible way. Barta M.A.I. is a member of “The Art Loss Register”, a worldwide database for registering and service for recovering stolen works of art and other valuable possessions. We work for a better and more efficient market by following the principles of independence, discretion, professionalism and honesty. With ever-changing legal landscapes, we set the highest standards of due diligence, accountability, compliance and transactional safety for both, our business partners and ourselves. We consider ourselves as custodians of historical artefacts. By carefully selecting the objects and people with whom we conduct our business, we do everything to protect both, the artwork and its owner. 

our values

Barta M.A.I. is a modern business with traditional values – courage, quality, integrity, excellence in execution, and respect. Together these values make up what we call the Barta spirit: ‘challenging convention’. We’re different from other Brokers because we live up to it, and challenge convention in everything we do. Our success relies on each one of us doing so whatever our job, wherever we work.

Courage

dare to be different

Quality

good enough is not enough

Integrity

true to our word

Respect

ruthless in decision, considerate in execution

our strengths

Expertise

Sometimes only a few security measures are enough to prevent possible damage or loss. Barta M.A.I. works closely with independent security companies. In the case that a client needs consulting, our experts can review existing security measures and provide advice as to how to protect the most valuable objects even more effectively.

Strategy

Advice on purchase or sale with its international fine art network, Barta M.A.I. can also assist its clients in purchasing or selling artworks. It is our utmost priority at Barta M.A.I. to offer clients our tailor-made designed products as well as our comprehensive service.

Network

Trust plays an important role when it comes to insuring fine art or valued private property. Reliability, competence, and flexibility are therefore the basis of our philosophy at Barta M.A.I. The focus is always on the client, the quality level is continuously kept at its highest and our commitment to our clients has practically no limits.

Experience

Barta M.A.I. ensures a full understanding of your artistic preferences and takes into account any artwork you own as well as the opportunities and constraints of your interiors and financial budget. If you have an existing collection, an audit is a good place to start and will allow us to gain a complete understanding of the artwork to insure as well as facilitate an up-to-date valuation.

meet our team

Meghan Bennett

Senior Business Consultant

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Mikey Kenny

Marketing Consultant

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Zackery Mills

Managing Director

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Karolina Hawkins

Founder & CEO

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Arian Wills

Financial Analysis Consultant

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Lidia Huynh

Senior Project Manager

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