It’s been years now since the Internet has become the most efficient way to spread some information all over the world. The art industry used to be at the very opposite of this tool : it had to be secret and unique, the piece of art had to be seen and touched to be understood. Yet, the Internet convey just an image.

Surprisingly though, many websites were created for art lovers and found a real success, like Artprice or Artnet. These websites bring a wide range of information to the buyers. Auction prices can be searched very easily now, which makes the job of art dealers harder. In the same way, eBay proved that art could be sold via the Internet, without any contact with the object before the sale. In any of these different cases, the Internet became a powerful competitor to traditional art dealers. Many of them created personal websites and took advantages of adding clic to their mortar.

Only one thing was left to be thought, a website that would bring together art dealers and art lovers on an international basis. ARTFINDING was created last February to do so, developing in a virtual art fair in ten languages. Professionals from the art industry now have the opportunity to exhibit their collection online and art lovers can visit the fair with strong guarantees concerning the lots.
ARTFINDING allows art lovers, interior designer and collectors to save their time and discover new galleries all over the world and a wide range of art pieces. In a few clics, one can see many objects sorted by categories. The selection can also be made thanks to many criteria, such as the price, the colour, the technique, the country of sale, etc.

There is more than a thousand lots online today, from old classics such as an 18th century armchair to dinosaurs skeleton, from European ceramics to contemporary Chinese paintings. The access to the website is totally free and without any obligation for the internet user, there is no need to create an account to visit the collection.

The Artfinding team, supported by the founder and manager Guillaume CHAMPAVERE, was gathered to focus on the art dealers and lovers needs, from skilful technicians to art market professionals. They have worked for art dealers and realised how a website like ARTFINDING was strongly awaited.

Since October 2008, ARTFINDING has a new business model: the website is totally free for art lovers and art galleries; the website is supported by advertisements. For the time being, ARTFINDING is the only art brokering website with sure model.