About

Christopher Shake is a seasoned art market economist with over a decade of expertise in navigating the complexities of the global art market. His career began on Wall Street in 2007, where he advised private families and individuals as a financial advisor, leveraging his economics degree with a focus on international commerce. Transitioning fully to the art world in 2014, Christopher served as a sales director for emerging galleries, where he generated multi-millions in revenue for emerging artists and helped develop markets for new galleries.

He gained invaluable experience working with art and collectors by opening multiple galleries in London and Los Angeles, participating in art fairs worldwide, and buying and selling works through top auction houses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips. In 2020, he established a gallery partnership, Neon Gallery (later Tsivrikos Shake), and in 2023, he was tasked to launch a specialised team of art advisors with expertise in blue-chip art valuation, acquisition, sales, and art finance.

His proficiency in high-value art portfolio strategy is marked by meticulous due diligence, robust risk assessment, long-term professional relationships, and insightful market analysis and understanding. As an advisor, Christopher has guided esteemed collectors from all over the world, as well as prestigious galleries and institutions toward culturally meaningful and financially sound investments. Driven by a deep commitment to the economics of art, he continues to support collectors, art professionals, and industry leaders in appreciating art’s value as both a cultural treasure and a strategic asset.

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